Lois Walter Obituary

Lois Natalie Josephsen Walter SUMMERVILLE - Lois Natalie Josephsen Walter entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2010. Lois was the widow of Howard A. Josephsen and Charles Walter. Born on Jan. 16, 1922 in Worcester MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J and Lena Norberg. Lois was a graduate of North High School in Worcester, MA. She married Howard in 1941 and together they raised their family in Shrewsbury, MA. She worked at the former Kings Department Store in Shrewsbury for many years and later retired from Norton Co. in Worcester. After Howard's death in 1991, Lois relocated to SC and was married to Charles Walter from 1997 until his death in 1999. She was a great cook and a music lover who sang in the choirs of Central Church in Worcester, MA and Peace Presbyterian Church in Goose Creek, SC. Surviving are her Daughter, Karen Josephsen Parmenter of Worcester, MA, Son, Howard N. Josephsen and his wife Doreen of Goose Creek, SC. She also leaves four grandchildren; Wendy McIlwain (Andy) of Charleston, SC, Lisa Price (Devon) of Asheville, NC, Tricia Leary of Worcester, MA and Robert Leary (Amy) of Dudley, MA. She leaves five great-grandchildren; Jackson McIlwain, Kaela Price, and Emily, Krystina and Julia Leary. Lois also leaves a dear Sister in Law and Brother in Law, Norma and G. Everett Holmes of Worcester, MA as well as nephews, Brad, Paul and Jeffrey. She also leaves four step daughters; Janice (Gordon) McGilton, Robin (Steve) Greenstreet, Carolyn (Mike) Day and Christine Walter. She leaves her Pug Maggie in the loving hands of her good friend Thelma Rushlow and leaves many other good friends at Crestwood Mobile Home Park in Summerville, SC. A Memorial service will be held in the clubhouse at Crestwood Mobile Home Park on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA. Donations in her name may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.tricountycremationcenter.com ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843) 821-4888. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths