Lois Larane Briggs

Palmer resident and longtime Alaska resident Lois Larane Briggs, 58, died unexpectedly at her residence in Palmer on Feb. 12, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Valley Funeral Home, 151 E. Herning Ave. in Wasilla. Officiating will be Pastor Peter Gallardo of the Family Christian Center in Palmer. Flowers are welcomed at the service.

She was born Aug. 23, 1951, to Richard F. and Carol Jean (Lynch) Briggs, in Boise, Idaho.

Lois had worked as a certified nursing assistant until she became disabled. Her hobbies included quilting, ceramics, fishing, camping and gardening. She was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Lois is survived by her daughter and son-in–law, Batina Jeanne Neuser-Crocker and Michael Crocker; daughter Trisha Neuser; son and daughter-in-law Ronnie L. II and Shannon Wieber, of Wasilla; daughter Daina Flood of Kentucky; grandchildren Angel and Tianna of Anchorage, Jessie, Cody, Justin, Jaqulynn, Breanna and Shantell of Wasilla, Heather of Eagle River and Savannah and Raven of Kentucky; great-grandchildren Camren of Anchorage, Julian and Max of Wasilla; significant other “Jimmy” Charles Marsh of Palmer; step-father Gail White Sr. of Nikiski; brother Richard Briggs and sister Lola Rozell, both of Washington; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Terry Landaal of Wasilla; Patty and Bob Day of Nikiski; brother and sister–in-law Gail Jr. and Rhonda White of Nikiski; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and daughter Jackie.

Arrangements were made through Valley Funeral Home and Crematory, Wasilla Chapel.