Lois Klein

Lois Irene Biesecker Klein, died May 12, 2016 at her home in Boise. Lois was born in Boise, ID to Ertle and Elvira Biesecker on November 9, 1921. She attended Maple Grove School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1939 and then from Boise Business University. Lois met Albert Klein and they were married November 23, 1941 in Pocatello, ID. Together they raised six children. She lived a life of service. She was a leader in many professional and church organizations, including the presidencies of Primary, Relief Society and Young Women as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She and Albert served two full-time missions together: the Mexico City North and the Arizona Tempe. She was also known as the “Eternal Room Mother” as she served in her children’s classrooms. Our dear mother and grandmother will be remembered for her needlework. Each grandchild possesses a personal, handmade quilt from their grandmother. Countless babies have worn her hand-crocheted booties, and many newlyweds and great granddaughters have received beautiful hand-crocheted doilies with a candy dish. Lois was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Albert; her parents, Ertle Biesecker and Elvira Edson; her brothers: Lyle, Ray and Claire; her dear sister, Ruth Crow, and her sister-in-law, Mary Allinger, and two grandsons: Frank Patterson and Kyle Redford. She is survived by her children: Duke Klein (Maxene), Bette Deveraux (Jim), Lola Ferkovich (Alan), Anna Patterson (Curtis), Karen Klein Redford, Bruce Klein (Monica); and her sister-in-law, Anne Biesecker. Her legacy will continue as over 120 descendants carry her memory forever in their hearts. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM in the Ustick Ward building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11918 W. Ustick Rd., Boise. Burial will follow at Cloverdale Memorial Park. A viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Services are under the direction of the Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com We express appreciation to the Applewood Home and the Legacy staffs for their loving care of our mother.