Lois Marie Bryan

Lois Marie Bryan

January 7, 1927 – November 5, 2020

Lois Marie Bryan, age 93, passed away at Valley Manor Care Center on November 5th, 2020. Lois was a lifelong resident of the western slope. Born January 7th, 1927 in Montrose, she grew up in Ridgway where she attended High School. She married Robert James Bryan on March 18, 1950 and had two children. Robert James and David Allan.

Lois was a devoted housewife, mother, Baumgardner family member and friend to many on the western slope. She and Robert lived in Ridgway, Gateway, Grand Junction, Blue Mesa and Montrose during their children’s primary education. When their children moved on, they lived in Placerville where Robert worked for the state highway department and Lois worked at the US post office. After they retired, they moved to Meeker for several years until Robert passed away. She moved back to Montrose shortly after, where she lived until she passed.

She was preceded in death by Robert, her parents, 5 brothers, two sisters, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. She is survived by two brothers; Kenny and Wayne and two sisters; Jean and Shirley, her two sons, Robert James, his wife Shawn from Tehachapi Ca, David Allan and his wife Mary Jo from Golden Co. Also, survived by three grandchildren; Jessica and fiancé Nick, Jimmy and partner Shane, and Aron and fiancé Ashley. She was also blessed with three great grandchildren; Ariana, Kalec and Roan.

Lois will be buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery next to Robert on Sunday November 8th by her two sons, with a small private service. Primarily due to Covid-19, a friends and family memorial will be planned for later in the year.

Crippin Funeral is assisting Mrs. Bryans family.