Lois May Blair Gress, age 85, of East Helena passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2015 at her home in East Helena. Lois was born to Emil T. and Jessie (Dean) Olson in Morris Minnesota on October 30, 1930.
Following her graduation from high school, Lois met and married Albert Blair on October 3, 1950 in Morris, Minnesota. They made their home in East Helena in 1951. Albert was employed by ASARCO in East Helena. Lois worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Big Sky Care Center for 17 years and was a homemaker raising the three children, Robert, Sandra and Doug. She enjoyed her family to the fullest, was an amazing cook and loved people and sewing. Albert passed away March 31, 1993. Lois married Joe Gress April 5, 1996. He died February 23, 1998. In addition her husband’s Lois was preceded in death by her son Doug, and son-in-law Bill Wolff; three brothers and a half-sister.
Lois is survived by her son, Robert C. Blair (Barbara Kallevig) of Helena, daughter, Sandra Wolff of Yakima, WA; grandchildren, Tanya Allison of Ohio, James and Dana Blair of Kalispell, Lacy and Chris Gransberg and Amber Blair all of Helena; great grandchildren, Kristopher and Chasen Allison, Lexi, Austin and Brooke Blair, Teaana and Tanner; two step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Betty, Gloria and Deloris and one brother Emil, Jr. all in Minnesota; her dear friend Helen Brown of East Helena and several nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 5th at the Helena Valley Faith Center, 708 E. Groschell Street East Helena. A reception will follow at the East Helena Volunteer Fireman’s Hall. Placement of her cremated remains will be at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery with her first husband Al. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Lois.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 5, 2015
Helena Valley Faith Center
708 E. Groschell Street
East Helena , Montana 59635
Reception
Following the Service
Saturday December 5, 2015
East Helena Volunteer Fireman's Hall
2 E. Pacific Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 5, 2015
Helena Valley Faith Center
708 E. Groschell Street
East Helena , Montana 59635
Reception
Following the Service
Saturday December 5, 2015
East Helena Volunteer Fireman's Hall
2 E. Pacific Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
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bob blair says
rip mom you put up one hella fight all thismran more memorys your the best love your son bob blair
sandra wolff daughter says
Mom you will always be in my heart. We had good times and hard times. but in the end it was all worth it. Love you forever, sandy
Sharon (Plake) Nyland says
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. It has been a lot of years since I last saw her, but she was always a good friend to my Gramma (Evelyn Ninow). We learned how to make Christmas Trees out of coat hangers from your Mom and I will always remember that. Rest in peace Lois.
Kevin/Gail Christensen says
Auntie these last 8 years I got to spend with you will be cherished forever in my Heart. No more Pain.No more Suffering. We had a Special Bond which I can cherish and hold dear. Love You Always. Rest In Peace Auntie . Love your Niece Gail. And Husband Kevin
Kevin/Gail Christensen says
And a Special Prayer for Sandy,and her family, Bob, and his family ,Tanya and her family, James And Dana and there family.and Doug’s children. A special prayer for Jean. Lois you will Be greatly missed you will be always be in our Prayers. Our Favorite one 23rd Psalm .
Angie Enger says
Bob, so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in your time of sadness.
Sandy owens says
My thoughts and praters go out to you and your family Bob. Your Mother was a very caring person and will be missed.
Linda Scheid (Mook) says
Bob and Sandy………It’s been so many years, but even as a really young kid living on Main Street, I can still remember those fried cookies your Mom made! Looked like flowers and had cinnamon and sugar on them. I can almost smell them now! I’m sorry for your loss and wish you only good memories.
Linda Scheid (Mook)