Lois Adams

Lois I. Adams, age 93, of Austin, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Our House Memory Care where she was a resident for the past few years. Lois was born October 10, 1918 in Hayfield, Minnesota to George P. and Katherine (Chapman) Boysen. She was the youngest of four children. She married Alden "Ray" Adams in Austin on August 24, 1940. Lois assisted Ray in his Powerite Electric Motor shop. She enjoyed golfing and playing cards with her many friends at the Oaks condo in Austin. Lois was a WIBC tournament participant in many bowling tournaments around the country as well as many local bowling leagues. She and Ray enjoyed traveling and Big Band dancing around the area. Lois was a member of the Elks and American Legion Auxiliaries. Survivors include her nephew, Irvin "Skip" (Patricia) Boysen, Urbandale, IA; many long time friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray on April 21, 2006; her parents, George and Katherine; brothers, Irvin (Lucille) Boysen, Alvin Boysen; sister, Frances (Doug) Blunt. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Donald Zenk officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude's Hospice, both in Rochester, Minnesota.

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