Lois Ann WILMOTH Obituary (2024)

Lois Wilmoth, 79 of Yakima, Washington, passed away at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born the second of nine children, to Burnell and Lyla Schulz of Richardton, North Dakota, February 26, 1945. She moved to Yakima, Washington in 1965 and has resided here ever since. Mom taught at West Valley High School for 30 years. She loved teaching and her students equally. She made many lifelong friends as a teacher and peer. Mom coached, volunteered, and had numerous hobbies. By far her favorite hobby was her Pygora goats. She could often be found cleaning, spinning, or some other project with their fleece. There was never enough time for all her ideas. Mom's greatest love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved watching her great grandsons until her health would no longer permit her to. Mom is survived by her sisters Dianne Oeltjen, Jane Getz, Zita Pryor, Jolyn Haugen, brothers Ed Schulz and Herb Schulz, her three children, Cheryl Sanderson (Buster Elgin), Lisa Sanderson, David Sanderson (Tyffani Calwell), three grandsons Bryan Voelker, Bo Voelker (Alexandria), Jerrod Scott, and two great grandsons, Henry and Lincoln Voelker. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, brother Don and sister Bernadine. We would like to thank our two hospice nurses, all the family, friends, and neighbors, that either sent cards, letters, flowers or just stopped by to ask about Mom while she was ill. Thank you, Wiley Union members, for all your support. Mom said she finally found the church that made her feel at home. Mom's funeral is Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am, at Wiley Union Church, with a reception to follow.