Lois passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at her home in Helena, Lewis & Clark County, Montana. Lois Ann Tweten was born December 22, 1941 in Rolette, Rice County, North Dakota, the daughter of Kenneth William Tweten and Anna (Shjerve) Tweten Skjervem.
She was born with sparkling blue eyes that could light up a whole room. As a girl she was shy but with age came wisdom. As a mother, grandmother, and friend she was happy to give you her lovingly opinion tempered by great life experience and accompanied by and often evoking a laugh or knowing smile.
Lois was raised in North Dakota and graduated school at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She felt blessed by the relationships she developed with many of her cousins who attended Hillcrest with her and considered them brothers and sisters.
In September 1961 she married Henry Joseph Felix in Rice, MN. They settled in Arizona and had three sons. In September 1971 she married Dwayne Garvin Matz in Shelby, MT. They had one daughter and lived in Dutton, MT.
In 1980 she made her home in Helena, MT. Lois was a faithful attendee of Helena First Assembly of God Church where she made many dear lifetime friends. She retired from the State of Montana in 2004; where she left lasting imprints of friendship. She gave of herself for the benefit of others without a second thought. “Mommy”, “Grandma”, “Great Granny” are defining terms for Lois. Family was her priority but her generosity extended beyond her immediate family. Lois was one amazing woman and will be greatly missed here on earth. But as her niece said, “I can see her happily dancing her way to heaven!”
Lois was preceded in death by one son, Craig Roger Felix, her parents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Lois is survived by her three children, Joel Felix of Helena, MT, Jeffrey Felix of Great Falls, MT, and Michelle (Matz) Patterson of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Devin Felix, Jade Felix, Sierra Felix, Mathias Patterson, Michaila Patterson, and Kinsey Patterson; great grandchild, Addison Felix; five brothers, Johnny Tweten, Bob Skjervem, Harley Skjervem, Duane Skjervem, and Howard Skjervem.
A memorial service celebrating Lois’ life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at the First Assembly of God Church, 2210 Dodge Ave, Helena. A reception will be in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the memorial service. Interment will be in Rolette, North Dakota at a later date. Please visit below to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Lois.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday February 25, 2013
First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Monday February 25, 2013
First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday February 25, 2013
First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Monday February 25, 2013
First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
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Twila & Dave Elenbaas says
Michelle and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Lois. She always had such a special glow and a wonderful, loving smile…due to the One who lived in and through her! We are praying for you in this difficult time, knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, but also knowing how much you will miss your amazing mom!
Twila & Dave Elenbaas
Stacey Humiston (Schultz) says
Joel, Jeff and Michelle,
I am sorry about the loss of your mom. I will never forget her gentle yet firm way she put up with all of us on the school bus. I have nothing but fond memories of her. I know there will be difficult days ahead but also know that she is out of pain and in a better place. Love to you all
Stacey
Linda Shjerve Marion says
Lois was a friend to everyone in my family. She and my brother Dale were two of a kind with their stories and laughter. She was especially close to my sister, Helen. They talked by phone on a weekly basis and stayed at her house when she went to ND. They had so many fun times together. My sister Joyce and Lois roomed together when they worked in MN. We are all missing her already. To know her was to love her. Our prayers and hearts are with you.
Allen, Diana, A.J. & Brittany Richards says
To All of Lois’ Family,
We met Lois when she came to work at the Montana Department of Health and she became a dear friend to us. We will never forget her smile, her laugh, and her sparkling blue eyes! She was always there for anyone who needed anything and that definitely applied to us. When we moved to Yuma, AZ in 2004, we had too much stuff and needed another truck driver…Lois was there for us and she drove our smallest moving van to Yuma. We had quite an adventure and she helped to make the trip lots of fun! Our daughter, Brittany, always remembers when she played “fancy ladies” with her in the pool at the motel on our way. She was one of a kind, and we will all miss her so much! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and we send our most sincere sympathy. Good-bye Lois…until we meet again!!
T Alston says
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in the hope of seeing your loved one again by means of the resurrection (John 5:28,29)
Mary Cole says
I met Lois when she worked for the Department of Health. She was always such a joy to be around and always had a smile. We shared our Norweigan heritage frequently and when I would make lefse I would share with Lois.
I will miss seeing her around.
Sorry Joel!
Lorraine Shjerve says
It’s hard to believe that Lois is gone from this world. Lois and I were planning to get together this coming summer. I believe she will be having fun in heaven with all of our relatives. Lois and Dale had the same personality. They made all of us laugh. It’s hard to have your Mom gone from this earth. The future does get better , it takes time
Rick Bowlds says
Hi Joel,
Very very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was truly an Angel with a heart bigger than she was. I must say she really was one of the finest people I have met, truly wonderful, wonderful wonderful.
This is a shock to me too! I always enjoyed our time…. she was really in tune with what is good in this world.
Give my best to Deven, Sierra, Jade, and your very cool grand daughter.
Thanks for letting me know.
We’ll be in touch!!
Rick
Eloise Tweten Mahru says
To the family of dear Cousin Lois –
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Lois’s family members, especially her children and grandchildren, from your cousins in California. Lois and I, and our brothers, played together all the time when we were tiny tots in Rolette, ND and I have wonderful memories of those days. She was Lois Ann Tweten and I was Eloise Ann Tweten. ‘Eloise’ is just ‘Lois’ with an ‘e’ on each end and at age 5 or 6 we thought that was pretty funny. And we were exactly the same age. Joel, Jeffrey and Michelle – our love to you. I hope to share memories of your Mom with each of you whenever we can. Love, Eloise (Home # 714-731-7227)
addison felix says
my great grandma was so kind and so wonderful I miss her so much