Allmen, Lois Gladys
Lois was born in Douglas, Arizona on May 4, 1916. When she was ten, her father who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad, was transferred to California in 1926. Later, her mother also opened a small grocery store in El Rio., Lois married the love of her life, William Henry Allmen, Sr. in 1940. Their wonderful marriage of 65 years was blessed with six children. Lois graduated from Oxnard High School and Ventura College. She received her B.A. from UCSB and a Masters Degree in Spanish from California Lutheran University. After receiving her Masters Degree they traveled extensively throughout Mexico, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, China and Europe., Lois was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, serving in the Women’s League and singing with her beautiful soprano voice in the choir. She served as choir director and sang many solos for weddings and other events. Her love of music included playing the guitar and piano and singing around the house, much to the joy of her family. Her dedication to her Lord and Savior was a true inspiration to her family, friends and community., A teacher by profession, Lois taught at Wilson and Fremont Junior High Schools in the Oxnard Elementary School District for twenty years. She first taught Physical Education classes and then Spanish classes for 20 years and retired in 1977., She was a member of the Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society and the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies where she held several state level offices, including President in 2004. Lois also taught silversmithing classes for twenty years. She loved making silver pieces and won numerous awards for the beautiful pieces she made, including Best of Show at the Ventura County Fair as well as many other Gem and Mineral Shows. She also served as a volunteer and judge in the Gem and Mineral Division at the Fair., Lois was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Bill, and is survived by her devoted children: Bill, Jr. (wife Christie), Annette Birch (husband Lyle), Elaine Campbell, John Allmen, Ilene Edgein (husband Ken), Alice Peterson (husband Jim); 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren., Lois’ two greatest attributes were her love and her laughter, and these will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched with her presence., Viewing will be from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Reardon-Payton Mortuary. Private family burial service will be held Saturday morning. A memorial celebration of her amazing life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1500 North “C” Street, Oxnard, CA at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund and/or the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Endowment Fund.
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