Lois Johnson Coleman of Perry

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Lois Johnson Coleman, 86, of Perry died May 11, 2020, in her home. Her celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lois, the daughter of Barney and Maxine Johnson, was born July 31, 1933, in Ferguson, Iowa.

She attended Perry schools, graduating with the class of ‘51. She was very proud of her graduating class and remained close with each and everyone of them.

Lois’ first job began the day after graduation with Willis and Willis Law Office. She worked for the firm through its change to Willis and Sackett and then to Willis, Sackett and Dalen.

Lois retired May 1, 2009, after more than 58 years with the same firm. This accomplishment was something Lois was very proud of.

She was united in marriage Nov. 3, 1953, to Harold Coleman, and they had two children, a son, Kelly, and a daughter, Melissa.

Harold and Lois shared a love of motorcycle rides and were known to have matching riding outfits.

Lois loved music, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and games of all kinds, especially double deck pinochle. She played cards up to five times a week with friends.

She was a long time member of the First Christian Church, having held many different positions over the years, one being financial secretary. She could also be found in the balcony before service, taking attendance.

Lois also had a love for auctions, where you could find her most weekends at the National Guard Armory in “her seat” in the front row. She collected many of her “pretties” this way and passed the love of auctions to her family.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; and her sisters, Pat Donelson and Arleen Thompson.

She is survived by her son, Kelly (Carlene) Coleman of Perry and his children, Arielle (Ben) Hansel of Adel and Sierra Coleman of Perry; her daughter, Melissa (Larry) Parker of Anchorage, Alaska, and her children, Katie Graney, Ryan (Jamie) Graney and Dane, Jonah and Larissa Parker, all of Anchorage, Alaska; and three great grandchildren, Weston, Gavin and Addalyn.

Memorial in Lois’ name may be directed to the First Christian Church for youth summer camp missions

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