- Date Of Birth: June 8, 1915
- Date Of Death: March 10, 2010
- State: Montana
Lois Wohlwend Himsl, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Brendan House at the tender age of 94. Lois was born on June 8, 1915 in Northgate, North Dakota to Jennie (Hadwin) and Benedict Wohlwend.
When she was in the seventh grade her family moved to Kalispell. She graduated from Flathead County High School and the University of Montana. She was an active member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority throughout her life.
Upon graduation, she took a teaching position in Broadus, Montana.
Lois gave freely of her time to several organizations. She was a founding member of the Hospital Volunteers and served as its president. As a member of the Republican Women, it was Lois’ inspiration that the Republican Women sponsored the “Chocolate Extravaganza”. She was an active member in American Association of University Women, Home Demonstration and the Altar Society of St. Matthews. In later years, Central School Museum became the focus of her energy. She supported the museum’s fundraising efforts by establishing the Chair – ity Auction and Antique Bridal Show which was held in her home at 305 4th Avenue East. The Himsls opened their historic home for various community fundraisers and events.
Never idle, an accomplished artist, she filled countless hours with creative endeavors including painting, stained glass, needlework, millinery and sewing.
Christmas was a special time at the Himsl home. No space was left undecorated. The life size paper mache angel which Lois made adorned the front porch of the Himsl home and was enjoyed by many.
The family cabin on Flathead Lake was a huge part of Lois’ life. It was being surrounded by her children and grandchildren and parents at the lake that Lois loved the most. This is the legacy she leaves her children and grandchildren.
Lois’ children and family are forever grateful to caregivers Connie Kenfield and the staffs at Prestige Assisted Living and the Brendan House for the tender and loving care they provided to Lois.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister Buryl.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Allen and Linda Himsl of Kalispell, MT; Marilyn and Bernie Olson of Lakeside, MT; Louise and Bob Robinson of Helena, MT; Kathy and Rick Spear of Dallas, OR and Judi Choury of Denver, CO; and her grandchildren, Mark, Mike and Nick Himsl, Aaron and Adam Olson, Missy McCormick and Benji Robinson, and Jamison Choury and fifteen great- grandchildren.
