Obituary

Lois Irene Stanton (Edwards), 90, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Spring Creek Center in Bellingham, WA on September 15, 2019.

Born March 19, 1929 in Boise Idaho to Walter and Hazel Stanton, Lois lived most of her life in Ferndale and Bellingham.  At 16, she left Ferndale with her cousin Vye, sister Bernice and family to be a missionary/teacher in Bogotá, Columbia while also studying at the university of Bogotá. She left Bogotá during a political uprising and relocated to Cuba in the early 50’s to run an orphanage. Fearing political unrest in Cuba, Lois returned to Bellingham and graduated from WWU with a BA in education.

Lois taught Spanish and coached drama at Blaine HS for 30 years. Many of her students remember her fondly for her sense of humor and quick wit.

“Aunt Lo” loved good food and was a terrific cook. Her homemade rolls and raspberry jam were always a hit at family meals. Teasing and laughing came second nature to her.

Lois was married to Lloyd Edwards for over 50 years and adored their pugs, especially her little Lulu.  Surviving Lois is her nephew Ronald Weden, niece Judith Weden, great nephews Eric Weden, Brady Rowe and Ed Rowe, and great niece Stephanie Weden along with extended family and dear friends.

Memorial service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale September 27^th at 1:00PM.