Death date: Apr 6, 2003
Lois passed away peacefully in her home in University Place following a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents William A. and Bertha Robblee and by her brother William H. Robblee.Lois attended school in Read Obituary
My deepest sympathy and prayers to your and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless##imported-begin##Richard - Dick Blocher##imported-end##
Lois and I were roommates in Germany where we both taught school in the 1950's. She was so full of life and such a joy to know and love. My condolences to her husband, "Mac" as I knew him then, and her family. May God bless her family and comfort them at this sad time. Love, Betty(Birdsong)Mann##imported-begin##Betty Birdsong Mann##imported-end##
Dear Gene and Family,
I am sorry to here of your loss. It does not seem that long ago when the Shoemaker's and McKay's were neighbors in University Place. As kids growing up next door my brother and I spent so many hours playing with Tommy in both our front and back yards. Last summer I went to my 30th class reunion and drove by our old houses thinking of the great times we shared in that neighborhood. Thank you so much for being such wonderful neighbors. My prayers are with your family.
Love,
Tom Shoemaker
1101 Hupmobile Ct NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-275-0601##imported-begin##Tom Shoemaker##imported-end##
I was a privileged CJH student of Mrs. McKay during my 7th grade year, 1972-73. Mrs. McKay always knew how to bring out the best in all her students. After 30 years, Mrs. McKay still remembered my work in her class! I was fortunate to run into her last summer during one of her stays on FoxIsland. She continued to remain the positive person I will always remember! McKay family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. With Sincere Sympathy, Diana##imported-begin##Diana Foster##imported-end##
Lois and I taught together at Curtis Jr/Sr High School. As I look back I remember her great laugh and smile. Memories that will last forever. My condolences go out to the family at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Mel Jangard##imported-begin##Mel Jangard##imported-end##
Dear McKay family,
Our heartfelt condolences from your former neighbors and friends. Thanks to Lois' teachings, our daughters, Nancy and Wendy became excellent homemakers and seamstresses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andy and Kay Ward##imported-begin##Andrew and Kay Ward##imported-end##
Gene McKay and family
Loving thoughts and prayers go out
to you at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Jonn Bardell##imported-end##
This note is from Lorna Trelor and myself. Our thoughts are with the family on this day. But the two of us have great memories of our teaching days with Lois and "Foxy Ladies" parties.All of the years at Curtis Jr Hi..Keep all the happy thoughts......Adelle##imported-begin##Adelle Smith##imported-end##
LORI AND FAMILY, MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY TO GET YOU THROUGH THESE SAD DAYS. LOVE AND PRAYERS, PAT WENDT, (JOE TOMASI"S MOM) GOD BLESS YOU ALL.##imported-begin##PATRICIA E. WENDT##imported-end##
Dear McKay Family,
I received a phone call from my friend Lee Fenton, last night regarding the passing of Mrs. McKay. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
I donÂ’t remember a lot about her classes (although I do remember a lot about geography), but I do remember her standing in the hallway between each class, and since I had a locker right next to her door, talking to her every day. She cheered me up when I needed cheering, and got me moving when I needed a push (I was one of the smallest 7th graders, so she also served as my bodyguard). In short, she watched over me at a time in my life when I think everyone needs someone to watch out for them, Junior High. I was extremely lucky to have her. I always enjoyed seeing her as I got older, and was fortunate to run into her a couple times as an adult. I currently have a son who is in 7th grade and I hope that many years from now he has as many good memories about his current teachers as I have about Mrs. McKay.
I think the highest praise you can give a teacher is that they not only helped make you smarter, but they made you a better person, and I definitely feel that way about her.
Thank you for allowing me to share in this time with you.
Sincerely,
Matthew Whinery
Seventh Grade student at Curtis Junior High in 1976-77
(I had Mrs. McKay for Homeroom and Core)##imported-begin##Matthew Whinery##imported-end##
