Lois M. Gaston, age 83, of Grant, Nebraska passed away, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.
Lois was born March 31, 1938 in Fairbury, Nebraska to James and Edna (Weyer) Thompson. She received her education in Alexandria, Nebraska, Long Beach, California, and Fairbury, Nebraska, graduating from Fairbury High School in 1956.
On June 30, 1956 Lois was united in marriage to Alvin L. Gaston in Alexandria. The couple made their home in Fairbury and later in Maryville, Missouri. They moved to Grant, Nebraska in 1966. Lois was employed at John Deere Implement in Grant, Perkins County Hospital and Perkins County Sheriff's Office. Her hobbies included crocheting, reading and traveling. Lois most importantly loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren She was a member of the Grant United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. Mrs. Gaston was a charter president and was active in the B.P.O. Elks Does.
Lois is survived by her daughter; Brenda (Randy) Barry-Schommer of Chadron, Nebraska; three sons; Rodney (Pam) Gaston of McCook, Nebraska; Bradley (Diane) Gaston of Crawford, Nebraska; Stephen (Chelle) Gaston of Venango, Nebraska; grandchildren; Rick ( Jennifer) Barry of Crawford, Nebraska, Mitch (Heather) Barry of Chadron, Nebraska. Brian (Tracy) Gaston of Cheney, Washington, Cory Gaston of Glenwood, Iowa, Kyle ( Marissa) Gaston of Hooper, Nebraska, Gregory Gaston of McCook, Nebraska, Jason Gaston of Golden, Colorado, Dr. Jeffrey Gaston of Elk Grove, California, Chantel (Josh) Wegener of Littleton, Colorado, Austin (Krista) Gaston of Madrid, Nebraska, Zac (Larissa) White of Ogallala, Nebraska, and Elijah Gaston of Venango, Nebraska; 8 great-granddaughters; Natalie, Averielle, Rylan, Mayley, Kalen, Kayla, Ann and Lily; and 6 great-grandsons; Kasen, Mitch, Troy, Jayden, Benjamin, and Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her parents; her three brothers; Don, Clifford, and James Thompson; and her three sisters; Frances McKay, Ruth Anderson and Ann Aguilar.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., from the United Methodist Church in Grant, Nebraska with Rev. Lorri Kentner officiating.
Cremation to follow services with private family interment of cremains in the Fairview Cemetery of Grant at a later date.
Online condolences may be given at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button. The service will be recorded and put on the website after the service.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
COVID-19 precautions are still being followed and masks are recommended.
Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.