Lois Ernestine (Alexander) Schneider, 92

Lois Ernestine (Alexander) Schneider, 92, passed away in Careywood, Idaho, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at St.Agnes Episcopal Church, Sixth and Oak, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Rev. JP Carver is officiating.

She was born on Jan. 4, 1914, in Webb City, Mo., the daughter of Ernest and Gladys (Burton) Alexander. Her family moved to Chicago, Ill., where Lois attended Austin High School, graduating in 1932.

Lois moved to the Los Angeles, Calif., area, where she met and then married Ottow Schneider on Aug. 25, 1942, in Tacoma, Wash.

In May 1944, Lois joined the Navy WAVES, enlisting for the duration of World War II. She served as a hospital assistant until her discharge in August 1945.

After the war, Lois and Ottow moved to Ridgecrest, Calif., where they resided until 1972. Lois attended St. Michael's Episcopal Church. She was also active in Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for more than 50 years, serving at various times as an officer in the local organization (Llyod E. Frost Ship 4084) and the District 10 and Department of California. During her time in Ridgecrest, Calif., Lois also worked 10 years at Ridgecrest Hospital, running central supply.

Lois and Ottow retired in 1972, bought property in Careywood, Idaho, moved there and built their dream home, where they lived until their deaths. While in Careywood, Lois attended St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Sandpoint, participating in many of the church activities.

Lois is survived by her sons Tony (Janet) Schneider and Eric (Ann) Schneider of Careywood; grandchildren, Gregory (Rachel) in Vermont, Troy (Darla) of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Kerry in Washington; and great-grandchildren Mike and Jessica of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband Ottow on July 26, 1995;, her mother Gladys Alexander; and four brothers James, Robert, Keith and Howard.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.