Stevensville – Lois E. (Paulson) Howard passed away on June 3, 2024 at the age of 91, at the Missoula Health and Rehab Center after a rapid onset illness.
Lois was born on July 29, 1932 in Poplar, MT to Clarence and Irene Paulson (Erickson). At a very young age she moved with her family to Sunset Bench in Stevensville. She attended Upper Burnt Fork Elementary School and then Stevensville Public Schools until she graduated high school in 1949. She went on to become an elementary school teacher and proud alumni of the University of Montana, touching young lives in Deer Lodge MT, Reno NV, Missoula, and Stevensville. She completed her Masters of Education to become the Principal of Lone Rock Elementary School in 1969. She then joined her beloved husband Ivan, in numerous business ventures to include Red Ranch Realty, partner in “The Wye” convenience store, and Red Ranch Mini Storage in Stevensville. Her greatest love was for her husband and family, travel, horses, ranching, bowling and golf. Her love of teaching and business gave great meaning to her life.
Lois had trouble understanding why her family had all left her behind and could not understand how anyone could live to be 91 years old. She was a great woman and professional in all of her adventures in life and touched many young minds to remind them “you are not working up to your potential.” She will be missed and loved by her remaining family and friends… in remembrance of Lois, please try to enjoy life and help others whenever possible.
A service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville. Ivan and Lois will be interred at a private service at Sunnyside Cemetery. She will then be with the family she loved so much.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.