LOIS LOUISE CLARKSON

LOIS LOUISE CLARKSON September 18, 1932 May 19, 2024
Lois Clarkson of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in palliative care at St. Joseph’s home.
Mom’s memory will always be cherished by her daughter, Dawn Cote; son, Kevin (Jeannette) Clarkson; son, Blair Clarkson (Sharon Perry), daughter, Marcia Clarkson; sister, Lucile (Wally) Novak; sister, Marlene Lemon; sister-in-law, Loretta Lemon; and Aunt Doreen (Jack) Pickett. She is also survived by her grandchildren , Tracy (Graham) Cowley, Challa (Vance) Crouse, Lee (Carla) Clarkson, Jillian Clarkson (Tyler Gabrysh) and Alex Winters (Tedd Huckabay); as well as numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Lois was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ralph Clarkson; parents, James and Evelyn Lemon; in-laws, Lee and Clara Clarkson; brother, Larrie Lemon; brother and sister-in-law, Merlin and Shirley Lemon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce and Cal McKeag; son-in-law and grandson, Lyle and Darryl Cote; and great granddaughter, Kressley Clarkson.
Mom was born at home in Mair, SK on September 18, 1932, the oldest of five children. She started her schooling at Grangehurst where her father, James , had his schooling. Her father was a grain buyer with Searle Elevators and transferred to Fairlight, SK in July 1940. Then to Glenavon, SK in July 1941, and in August 1942, he transferred again to Willmar, SK.
Lois and Ralph Clarkson were married on February 10, 1951, in Arcola, SK. Mom and Dad resided in Willmar for many happy years where they ran a general store. Dad wore several hats including school bus driver, postmaster, and a bulk fuel delivery dealer. In 1976 they closed their business in Willmar when Dad took the Postmaster position in Manor, SK, and in 1983 he took the postmaster’s job in Redvers, SK. In 1988, Dad retired, and he and mom moved to Carlyle, SK. During their time in Manor, Mom worked at the Moose Mountain Nursing Home in Carlyle, and after moving to Carlyle, she worked part time as a security guard at the RCMP station. In 2002, they moved to Regina, SK, and then to Medicine Hat, AB, in 2005. In 2007, they moved into the Valleyview Care Centre in Medicine Hat.
Mom was always active in the community including Fall suppers, church events, bonspiels, and whist parties. She liked golfing, loved music, and was a very good dancer. And we all have special memories of the many years we shared at our cottage at White Bear Lake. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and embroidery. In her later years, she loved to read, play games on her computer, do crossword and other word puzzles, read the newspaper every morning, and was an avid fan of curling. We all avoided calling or stopping in to visit when a curling game was on!
She was always gracious, kind, and loving, and a friend to all she met. She might express some displeasure if we did something she didn’t approve of, but she never spoke harshly of anyone. She was always our light to guide us and taught us to treat others with respect, to care for others, and to walk humbly through life. Mom didn’t loudly voice any religious claims but the way she lived her life and her everyday actions loudly proclaimed what she believed. She loved her family, and they were always on her mind and in her heart. We loved her dearly and will always miss her. Thank you, Mom.
According to Mom’s wishes, a gathering of family at her graveside will be held at a later date, where her ashes will be interred with Dad in the cemetery in Arcola, SK. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lois Clarkson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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