Lois Merlee (Crozier) Retan Obituary (1925

Lois Merlee Retan, 89, passed away at her home in Rexford on May 10, 2014. She was born January 3, 1925 in Marysville, WA to Arthur and Merle (Clark) Crozier. She and her family lived in Washington until they moved to Canada. She attended school there and graduated 8th grade. Lois then cooked with her mother feeding logging crews at the logging camps. She returned to the states with her husband and children. In 1959, she married Ronald Retan and together they had a blended family of 10 children. They shared a wonderful 51 years of marriage, and, according to mom--they never had an argument. (We know that was because daddy knew how to shake his head yes!!) She was a great homemaker and she also sold Avon for 40 years, both of which she took much pride and enjoyment in doing. In 2010, she was preceded in death by her husband Ron. She then lived with her daughter, Donna. In her last 6 months of life, she lived with her daughter Merlanne and son-in-law, Roger. The last 6 months were the most enjoyable since she lost Ron, although she never stopped missing or loving him. She was also preceded in death by sons Arthur, Richard, Rodger and Dennis. She is survived by sons Kenneth of OR and Gene of Mayor, AZ; daughters Merlanne (Roger) of Rexford, MT; Donna (Rae) of Hubbard, OR; Patricia (John) of Malta, MT; Coleen (Lowell) of Gildford, MT; and her Missy kitty cat. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory of Eureka, MT.