Class Memoriam
LOIS L. WALL MAXEY
May 10. 2008
Lois L. Maxey, 65, passed away Saturday, May
10, 2008, at her home in Lewiston. Lois was born Feb. 11, 1943, to Harry and
Josephine Wall in Wallace, Idaho, who later divorced. Josephine married George
Hayes, who raised Lois and her siblings. Lois always considered George to be
her father.
Lois lived in Lewiston most of her life. In
the eighth grade, Lois volunteered for the Salvation Army and enjoyed every
minute she spent there helping. Lois graduated from Lewiston High School in
1961. Lois completed a certified nursing assistant program as well as started
classes to become a social worker, but due to health reasons was unable to
pursue her degree.
Lois married Everett Maxey Oct. 19, 1961. The
couple had two sons together, while Lois helped raise Everett’s daughters.
Lois worked at Tri-State Convalescent Center
for a time. She also worked as a home health care provider as well as caring
for the elderly in her own home.
In her earlier years Lois enjoyed
painting, doing ceramics and reading Harlequin Romance novels. She also enjoyed
watching the “Price is Right” with her sister-in-law Loretta Maxey and spending
her afternoons with her dearest friends Lee and Forest Hamilton. Lois also
enjoyed spending time with her many grandsons. But the most joyous time in
Lois’ life was the time she spent at the mouth of French Creek, near Riggins,
with Gene. There, Lois found peace and happiness in the simplistic way of life
on French Creek.
Her husband, Everett Maxey; a
twin sister Loris; a brother, William; a stepdaughter, Lisa May; and a
grandchild, as well as her parents, preceded her in death.
Lois is survived by her sons, Dan
Maxey and wife Shannon; their sons, Gareth and Grayden; and Jason Maxey and wife
Jamie; and their sons, Aaron, Jaiden, Jamon and Landon; her stepdaughters, Dani
Maxey of Hamilton, Mont., and Teresa Anderson of Lewiston; five other
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brother, Robert Wall of
Spokane.
A celebration of life and
barbecue/covered dish dinner will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer Park
in Lewiston. The Rev. Brad Heflin will be officiating. Flowers may
be sent to her sons. Memorials can be made to either the American Heart
Association or the American Diabetes Association.