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Lois Gayle Bridge
71, of Weiser, Idaho, passed July 15, 2019 from complications of a car accident.
Lois was born to Lawrence Jay Bower and Wanita Crow, September 18, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho. She attended Kuna High and then pursued an education in travel. She married Larry Bridge in 1963 and they lived together in Weiser Idaho and Wasilla Alaska. Together they raised three children. Lois and Larry purchased a family ranch, 7UE, on Cove road in 1976; Lois supported Larry’s love of ranching. She worked as a baker in Weiser and then Payette with Jan and Gary Mullins. In 1983 Lois and Larry moved to Alaska and fell in love with the state and its people. She worked as a baker for Carr’s Grocery store and then as a travel agent. She enjoyed being a travel agent due to her adventurous spirit. In 2001 Lois and Larry moved back to 7UE Ranch and shared a life until his death in 2010. She was a great friend to many people in Idaho and Alaska.
She is survived by her children, Lyle Bridge (Lisa), Leslie Eisenbarth (Robert), Laina Winters (Isaac).