Lois Irene (Pore) Beckwith, age 91, of Findlay, has had her first day in heaven with her Lord and Savior, a whole soul without that terrible Alzheimer's. She was born August 23, 1924 in Arcadia to Harry Harmas and Ida Maude (VanHorn) Pore. Lois married Richard Roy Beckwith July 27, 1944 and he precede her in death in 1990.
Also, preceding her was daughter, Richelle Dene Conley in 2003 and sons-in-law Kevin Leroy Helberg in 2002 and Larry Allan Frederick in 2014. Surviving are two sons, Carl Forest (Rebecca), Gold Creek, MT and Gary Roy, Findlay. Also surviving are three daughters, Lynda Kay (Keith) Orians, North Baltimore, Daliece Ann Frederick and Nannette Sue Helberg, Findlay. Lois was blessed with 13 grandchilren, 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Plus the many kids that she "adopted" that called her Mom or Grandma.
She retired from RCA in 1986. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years and then a member of Maranatha Bible Church.
Services will be private, however, family will gather at her home afterwards. Arrangements are being handled by HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). Memorial contributions in Lois's name may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice.