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Daniella Dittmann uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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A living tribute to a beautiful soul, to a life so beautifully lived. Aunt Lois was a role model in my life. Her presence was a source of comfort and strength. I cherish the memories we created together, the laughter we shared, and the lessons she contributed.
Always in our minds, forever in our hearts.
Love,
Daniella
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Hannah May uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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Nana..
I see you in the sunrises,
I see you in the stars.
Whenever I’m having a bad night, things seem extra hard,
I go outside and talk to you.
You are the reason I’m traveling. You inspired me to make my own adventures, my own stories.
I miss you more than Words can say. I see you in my mom, my papa, my aunts. It makes me happy knowing all the lives you’ve touched.
The last time we talked you were telling me stories about your adventures with my mom.
You promised me that you would come out to Death Valley and go on an adventure with me as soon as you got out of the hospital.
I feel you around me. Ive been going on more hikes. I’ve been showing you my favorite spots. Ive been telling you about the history of the trails we’ve been taking. I know you would’ve loved them.
I know you’re happy being with unca bud again. And I know that you lived a very exciting and fulfilling life. This isn’t goodbye, it’s a see you later. Until we meet again.
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Chelsea Douglas uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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I remember the first time I met Grandma Lois, It was at the "August Family Birthday" party at the Cement Ship beach in 2019. Steven and I had only been dating for a few months at that point. Lois and Bud were both so full of life and remember thinking how blessed they were to have a love like that in their old age. When we would go out we would occasionally run into Bud and Lois at Jefferey's and they would always ask us to sit and join them. We would sit, eat, and talk with them and it was really nice. We both miss that so much.
After Bud's passing, we started visiting Lois' house weekly. Lily would run around her house and while one of us chased her around making sure she didn't break any of Grandma's stuff, the other one got to talk to Grandma. I loved talking to her about her art. She knew everything about every piece in her house, and I always found it so impressive. The way she had curated and arranged the pieces in her house really showed her artistic acumen. Steven enjoyed hearing the stories of the art pieces that were made by other family members, and the stories Lois had about their family. We will miss her tremendously. The warmth of her home - her art, and family photos, her potted-plant garden, and all her snails. We will miss her laugh, and the conversations we would all have together. She treated me like family, and I'm so grateful for that. Lily loved her Great-Grandma too, and we're so grateful they got to bond and spend time together.
Thanks for everything Grandma, we love you
Steven, Chelsea, and Lily
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
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My dearest Nana,
The memories I have of you I will cherish deeply for as long as I live. From Christmas, Thanksgiving, and all the moments and dinners in between. You made growing up something to enjoy and learn to love. Your wisdom and all your beauty will forever be missed. You have and will continue to hold a deep love in my heart and I hope you will be proud of who I become and watch over my family. I love you beyond words can explain Nana.
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
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This wonderful woman was my Gramma. She was the constant in my life. If things went wrong, or I needed a reality check, she was there. As a kid, I remember being scared of her. She had a way with words where you knew exactly what she thought, and sugar coating was not her style. However, she also had a heart of gold, and once you got to know that side of her, no part of her was scary anymore.
She opened my eyes to a side of life I never thought would be possible. She worked hard for everything she had, and instilled in me the value of hard work. She also took me out to fancy restaurants and taught me table manners, how to speak to adults, and how to act in public. She gave me the most unforgettable “Welcome to womanhood” talk and while I was morbidly embarrassed at the time, it’s a treasured memory now.
She travelled the world, and took me on trips, just the two of us when I was younger, which resulted in me having so many new experiences that instilled a passion in me. My first camping experience, my first time to national parks, my first back packing overnight trip, using a creek for a cooler rather than a cooler, etc. one time, we got pulled over by a state trooper in Kansas for about 5 different violations and he let us go with a warning because he liked that she was taking her granddaughter on a road trip. She still laughed about that all the time.
Her old high school friends described her as a swell girl in her yearbooks, and while I absolutely agree with them, she was so much more. To me, she was my gramma. She was everything a gramma should be and more, and I’m so lucky I got to call her mine.
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
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I left home and Texas as soon as I got my HS diploma and moved to California. I had just turned 18. Ended up working in a department store where I met Lois's daughter Robin. We ended up becoming friends and even sharing an apartment for a time.
Lois, knowing I was on my own, soon took me under her wing. She made sure I was included in family events like her infamous Christmas Eve parties. She was the person I made a beeline for whenever I needed motherly advice. She called me her third daughter. (I'm betting there are more of us "daughters" out there, but I'll take it.)
And, like any good mother, there was a time or two when she sat me down and gave me a "come to Jesus" talking to. Like after my divorce when I'd moved back to California, and she was trying to help me buy a house. I was desperate to find a home for myself and my dog and cat, and was bugging the heck out of her to hurry up already! I think I may have even suggested "if she was too busy I could find somebody else". (Passive aggressive anybody?)
So I got the the "come to Jesus" talk.
And I never felt as loved as I did right then. I mattered. Writing me off for my abysmal behavior was never even on the table.
I was fortunate to have been able to spend four days with her at the hospital while she was still lucid. At one point, she sighed and told me I was like a three year old: always with so many questions. LOL!
Well, I took that to heart and realized I was anxious and yes, talking too much. So I stopped and allowed blessedly quiet silences. It was lovely. It gave her time to gather her thoughts and talk about what SHE wanted to talk about.
She was right again.
Her love was unconditional. She'd say her piece and move on. No matter how bratty I could be, she never abandoned me. Although there were many years we didn't talk often (young and stupid), I always knew she had my back.
Always.
I will miss her dearly. My world is a little emptier without her in it.
(Photo taken February 2024 when I visited her for her December birthday. We'd gone out to lunch and had a great time.)
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Lisa Adams Mitchell uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 14, 2024
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My lifelong memories of your kindness, care, and beautiful birthday cards will always bring a smile. A "one-in-a million" Aunt who deeply touched my world.
Much love forever, Lisa Adams Mitchell
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Kristin Adams uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 14, 2024
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Forever sharing love and good time
Matthew Adams
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Monday, June 10, 2024
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It's hard for me to put into words what i am feeling right now. I've never been in the world without my Mom and I can't believe she is gone.
My Mom was my rock and the glue that held our whole family together, where do we all go from here. We must not forget her ways, values and love, she was an incredible person.
I will never stop loving my Mom, and each time I think of her, she will be by my side. I will miss her and hope I can be as strong as she was.
Hug your loved ones, tell them you love them, travel, laugh, dance - my Mom would want you to.
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John Fuchs uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 10, 2024
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It's fitting that the first two testimonials in this book were from Angel #1 and Angel #3.
Lois has been my California Mom for close to 40 years. She's been my only Mom for the past 4 years. She was also my business partner, my mentor and my friend. Her and her husband, Bud, were inspirations and role models for me.
It was the luckiest day of my life when I met and fell in love with their daughter, Robin and married into this wonderful family. I wouldn't be who I am today without Lois and Bud in my life.
It's hard to imagine life without their everyday presence. But I know that I won't be without them. They will always be with me for as long as I live and I will try to pay their gifts to me forward!
Lois was an avid traveler and I wish her a Bon Voyage on this new journey. Godspeed by Cali Mom!
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Diane Manchester uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 7, 2024
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Diane Manchester posted a condolence
Friday, June 7, 2024
The S.A.D. Family group has said goodbye to another legend… Lois. Lois was my dad‘s only sibling, and her life is an inspiration to me; I loved my Auntie Lois. She was a lifelong learner and traveler, and I will remember her whenever I fly on a plane to my next adventure. She will be missed, but forever in my heart.
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John Fuchs uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 7, 2024
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Lois Irene Dittmann Chance
“The Jersey Girl”
It was a cold winter’s day
In Jersey back in 1932
Someone was about to born
I think you know who
Madeline and Henry Dittmann
Had reason to celebrate and scream
Their daughter was born
They named her Lois Irene
She already had a big brotha
His name was Walta
He was 6 years old
The story of their lives
Was now ready to unfold
A Joorsey girl she was
Born and bred
From Union Hill to North Bergen
This young girl was moving ahead
And just when you thought
An East Coast girl she would stay
The family up and moved
To Californ-i-a
She was a beautiful young lady
A dancer to boot
It didn’t take long
To catch the eye of a fine young suitor
And so it was
They married and had 4 kids
Rob, Regan, Robin and Rhonda
The 4 RSS’s
The family was blooming
And the picture framing business was booming
Dittmann’s was opened in 1963
Lois and Walta
….and the whole family tree
But life’s full of changes
And challenges, too
Along came Uncle Bud
He was too good to be true
And then grandkids came
And they grew up fast
Stacey, Shaunda, Steven and Taylor Jean
No longer the princess
Lois became the Queen
And now, there’s great grandkids
Hailey, Hannah, Sariya, Stryker and lil Aazad
Give Lois a diploma
She graduated from a Mom
All the way up to an Oma
She was a strong woman
From good German Stock
She spoke her mind
She was solid as a rock
And now she has passed
And that’s a very sad day
We’ll carry on her legacy
She would want it that way!
Bon voyage our dear Mom, Grandma, Oma, Aunt and friend!
A Memorial Tree was planted for Lois Chance
Thursday, June 6, 2024
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