Lois Gilmore

Lois Gilmore died October 23, 2009 at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center, KS at the age of 85. Lois was born on November 21, 1923 in Belpre, Kansas the daughter of Orvil Dewey and Emma Lee (Bridges) Clark. She grew up and attended schools in Belpre, Kansas. She married Merwin Gilmore on December 5, 1944. She worked for Boeing during WWII. The couple moved to Clay Center in 1956 and Merwin preceded her in death on October 10, 1978. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, her twin brother, and three sisters. Survivors include: Son: Keith and his wife, Barb Gilmore, Clay Center, KS Daughter: Marcia and her husband, Jerry Schooley, Kasilof, AK Daughter: Cheryl and her husband, Ed Butterfield, Estacada, OR Brother: Walt Clark, Herington, KS Six grandchildren and Seven Great grandchildren Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel. Officiating the service will be Mr. Walt Clark. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. Visitation will be held on will be held from 3-8PM Monday, October 26, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to may be made to the First Christian Church of Herington in care of the funeral home.