LOIS A WORKMAN Obituary (1928

Lois Alice Workman, 86 passed away peacefully On March 3rd, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was greatly loved and will be missed by everyone. She was born April 19, 1928 in Libby, Montana to Floyd & Myrtle Carvey. When she was young her family relocated to Eureka where she lived the rest of her life. She married Myron Persson and they had 5 children together. They later divorced and she married the love her life Wayne Workman. Wayne brought three children into the marriage and Wayne & Lois had two more children together blending the "his, mine & ours" into one great big family full of love. They had 41 wonderful years together. In Lois's earlier years she enjoyed Christmas treeing and became the Montana State tree tying champion. She worked hard all her life in the sawmills, raising her 7 children and later owning & operating the Sunshine Cafe, a local favorite restaurant for many years. Anyone that knew Lois knew her passions in life were her family and friends, rocking & singing to her grandchildren and picking huckleberries. When age started to catch up with her spending time with her family and friends playing cards is how she spent many of her days. Anyone that played cards with her knew her competitive side. She was famous for making the best huckleberry dessert! Lois is preceded in death by her parents Floyd & Myrtle Carvey, husband Wayne Workman, son Harry Persson, sisters Melba Cain, Ida Hoerner, Patty Keller, Brothers Nick, Beryl & Tog Carvey and son in law Don Merrell. Survivors include her sister Von & George Paine, brother Lorn & Charlene Carvey, Steve & Rose Carvey, & Clyde Carvey, her children Scott & Laura Persson, Rick & Naomi Persson, Rodney & Rita Workman, Alma Lee Merrell, Pat & Jerry Romine, Charlotte & Jeff Park, Becky Hanks, Carla & Ed Rasmussen, DeAnn Liebig & Jeff Lynn, and daughter in-law Barb Persson; and. 23 grandkids and 24 great grandkids. Services were held on Saturday March 7th, at 1:00 at the First Baptist Church in Eureka. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.