Lois B. (Ball) Stark was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 27, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2023 at the age of 97. Lois was the daughter of Harry Elmer Ball and Jessie Leora (Sackett) Ball. She leaves behind her husband of 78 years, Edward (Bud) Phillip Stark, four daughters, Donna Stark, Karen (Vern) O'Brien, Lori (Wayne) White, Stacy Hailey, and one son, Richard (Minnie) Stark. Lois was preceded in death by son James (Carrie) Stark. Along with her six children she has 14 Grandchildren, 30 Great- Grandchildren, and 1 Great-great grandchild. She is loved and will be missed by all.
Lois lived most of her life in Washington, beginning in Tacoma, then Fife, Milton, Pacific and finally in Edgewood (with a side trip to Oregon). She enjoyed camping with family and had favorite places in Canada and at the beach. Lois and Ed were foster parents for over 22 years.
She was an active member of her church and community, including helping at the local food bank, women's bible study group, Alter Guild and quilting group. Relaxing time included reading, visiting with neighbors, sewing and cooking. She liked to do crafts and enjoyed walking with family and friends.
She will be remembered as someone who was kind, caring, supportive, and welcoming to all. She will be missed.
Lois lived most of her life in Washington, beginning in Tacoma, then Fife, Milton, Pacific and finally in Edgewood (with a side trip to Oregon). She enjoyed camping with family and had favorite places in Canada and at the beach. Lois and Ed were foster parents for over 22 years.
She was an active member of her church and community, including helping at the local food bank, women's bible study group, Alter Guild and quilting group. Relaxing time included reading, visiting with neighbors, sewing and cooking. She liked to do crafts and enjoyed walking with family and friends.
She will be remembered as someone who was kind, caring, supportive, and welcoming to all. She will be missed.
Lois B. (Ball) Stark was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 27, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2023 at the age of 97. Lois was the daughter of Harry Elmer Ball and Jessie Leora (Sackett) Ball. She leaves behind her husband of 78 years, Edward (Bud) Phillip Stark, four daughters, Donna Stark, Karen (Vern) O'Brien, Lori (Wayne) White, Stacy Hailey, and one son, Richard (Minnie) Stark. Lois was preceded in death by son James (Carrie) Stark. Along with her six children she has 14 Grandchildren, 30 Great- Grandchildren, and 1 Great-great grandchild. She is loved and will be missed by all.
Lois lived most of her life in Washington, beginning in Tacoma, then Fife, Milton, Pacific and finally in Edgewood (with a side trip to Oregon). She enjoyed camping with family and had favorite places in Canada and at the beach. Lois and Ed were foster parents for over 22 years.
She was an active member of her church and community, including helping at the local food bank, women's bible study group, Alter Guild and quilting group. Relaxing time included reading, visiting with neighbors, sewing and cooking. She liked to do crafts and enjoyed walking with family and friends.
She will be remembered as someone who was kind, caring, supportive, and welcoming to all. She will be missed.
Lois lived most of her life in Washington, beginning in Tacoma, then Fife, Milton, Pacific and finally in Edgewood (with a side trip to Oregon). She enjoyed camping with family and had favorite places in Canada and at the beach. Lois and Ed were foster parents for over 22 years.
She was an active member of her church and community, including helping at the local food bank, women's bible study group, Alter Guild and quilting group. Relaxing time included reading, visiting with neighbors, sewing and cooking. She liked to do crafts and enjoyed walking with family and friends.
She will be remembered as someone who was kind, caring, supportive, and welcoming to all. She will be missed.
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