Lois Marie Tillotson, 62

Lois Marie Tillotson, 62, passed away at her Bonners Ferry home on June 23, 2011.  

Lois left this life early after a short battle with lung cancer, but she now has the victory. Services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the BridgeWay Assembly of God Church.

Lois was born on July 18, 1948 in Oakdale, Calif., to James and Betty (Tucker) Keck. On Dec. 20, 1969. she married James M. Tillotson. Lois loved first and foremost her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, her family and teaching children.

She enjoyed making crafts, scrap booking and being outdoors riding on four-wheelers scouting for and collecting rocks. Lois traveled on short term mission trips to Russia, Israel and Southeast Asia where she worked on two medical mission outreaches and visited and supported two different children's homes in Thailand and Vietnam.

She was very passionate and dedicated to her daughters and grand children. Lois lived unconditional love to family, friends and her husband of 41-1/2 years.

Survivors include: Her husband, Jim Tillotson, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; daughter Teirza Bristow and husband Steve; Cresenda Gehrke and husband Andy; grandchildren Emma and Ben Bristow Sean and Matthew Gehrke; brother Bob Keck; sisters Carol Keck; Linda Licera and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Betty Keck.

The family suggests memorials in her name to Global Gateway Network.

Family and friends are invited to sign Lois’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.