Lois Pugh Christiansen
February 24, 1928 ~ December 30, 2015
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Lois Irene Pugh Christiansen, 87, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Matt Richards officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2016 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Lois Irene Jenner was born February 24, 1928 in Hand County to Arthur and Gladys (Fischer) Jenner. She grew up north of St. Lawrence and was educated at the St. Lawrence School, graduating in 1946.
Lois married Robert J. Pugh on June 30, 1947. They lived on the Pugh home farm south of Miller where they raised five children: Jay, Gene, Kenn, Ann, and Don. Besides farming, they ran Pugh Bros. Fertilizer and were dealers for Artic Cat snowmobiles, Silver Line boats, and Mercury motors. Lois also did custom sewing.
After Roberts death in 1976, Lois went to work as a bookkeeper for Stobbs Sales. She married John Christiansen on August 9, 1980 and they made their home in St. Lawrence. In 2006, they moved to the Plaza in Miller. In April of 2015, Lois moved into the Courtyard Villa in Miller.
Lois was a very talented seamstress and won many awards for her sewing over the years. She also crocheted, knitted, and was an avid quilter, donating many of her quilts to various causes. She was a cancer survivor and served as chair of the Miller Relay for Life. She loved to play games and would never pass up a chance to play dominoes or bingo.
Lois is survived by her two sons: Jay Pugh and Don (Diane) Pugh, both of Miller; daughter, Ann (Tom) Meyer of Spring Branch, TX; four step-sons: Tom, Jim, Joel, and Dale Christiansen; two stepdaughters: Marie Trowbridge and Ruth Lindgren; sister-in-law, Virginia Jenner of Miller; three grandsons; one granddaughter; ten great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert and John; two sons, Gene and Kenn; her parents; two brothers, Irving and Merlin Jenner; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Jenner.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lois’s arrangement.
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My sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with the strength that is needed to cope with your great loss (Psalms 83:18)
My sincere sympathy to the family of Lois Christiansen.
So sorry for your load she was a fun lady
To the family of Lois Christiansen, Had many good times playing domino’s with her, she was a neighbor for many years, my thoughts and prayers are with you, with Sincere Sympathy, Ellen Kay Wagner
We will be remembering all of you in prayer on Monday. Your mother was a real blessing to all of us. We appreciate how she looked after our Mother when she lived in the Plaza. I know you will miss her lots.
Don, Ann and families- We were saddened to see of the death of Lois. She was quite the lady and we enjoyed visiting with her over the years. She was a loyal employee and did a great job. Daughter Kelle received many tips and help on 4-H sewing projects over the years from her. Lois was always interested in how the girls were doing. She was a talented lady and always kept busy. Many fond memories our family has of her and we are sure you will too. She lived a fulfilling life. Thoughts are with you at this time.
To all Lois’ s family- My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May you be comforted by your wonderful memories of a great lady.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Lois passing. May God be with all of you. Wish I could come but I would have to travel alone and do not like to do that when it cold and in the dark.