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The Neely Family

LN1: - 1 L-R: Jill, Phil, Sally, Lois and Matt

Lois Lynne Neely born 26 June 1961 in Freeport, Illinois. She is the third of three in her family. Lois has many special talents ... of particular note is her hobby with flowers. Lois has always had a special affinity with animals, talking with the family dogs and riding her horse, Daisy. She and her brother, Matt, both started riding about age 3 on the farm. After Lois graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979, she attended one year at George Fox College in Newburg OR. She was picked to join the college group of students for a ten-day European trip, with the highlight being the Passion Play, performed every ten years in Oberammergau, Germany. After one term at Chemeketa Community College, Lois followed her brother and sister into the United States Marine Corps, rising to rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl) in the Marine Corps Reserves.  In recent years Lois has become a master at crocheting, making many beautiful items and sharing with family members. Being a frequent visitor at the library in the college town where she lives feeds her habit as an avid reader. Lois's interest in cooking has her trying new recipes and when Jill visits they often enjoy cooking together, sharing tips and ideas. With spring arriving, Lois makes the local Farmer's Market a frequent stop gathering fresh produce to use in her cooking.

Lois Lynne Neely

Born in Freeport IL June 26, 1961, home for my first five years was on a dairy farm near Pecatonica IL. My family moved to Oregon in 1967 and growing up in the country gave me a chance to have lots of pets. We had the usual dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits,  but  I also raised  and exhibited sheep and my horse at county and state fairs throughout my junior and senior high school. Part time and summer work at the State Department of Revenue helped fund one year at George Fox College, a Christian college, in Newburg OR. I enjoyed a 12 day European tour with the group from George Fox.  The Passion Play at Oberammergau was a memorable part of my trip.

The next year I attended Chemeketa Community College, as it was closer to home and I could commute. Following the example of my sister and brother, I enlisted in the Marine Corps, as a reservist. I attended boot camp at Paris Island SC and office training at Camp Pendleton CA.

Currently I enjoy my apartment in Corvallis, Oregon, walking, reading, cooking, bike riding and visits from my Mom and sister, Jill.  I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends and caseworkers.

LN1: - 2 Lois graduates in 1979

LN1: - 2A Lois, United States Marine - 1981

LN1: - 3  the Three Amigos	LN1: - 4 Lois, Matt, Mom and Jill at the brick house - dairy farm
LN1: - 5 Lois, Mom, Sally, Matt and Jill at the dairy farm	LN1: - 6 Jill, Lois, Sally and Matt
LN1: - 7 Christmas at the Neelys	LN1: - 8 Some of Lois' flower arrangements at her Corvallis apartment 2019
LN1: - 9 the Three Amigos at the dairy farm	LN1: - 10 Lois earned this Operator Certificate for Vydec Text Editor while working for Oregon Dept of Revenue
LN1: - 11 Lois' Grandfather Robert Neely and Great-Aunt Marian (on the horse) came out from Illinois for Lois' graduation in 1979	LN1: - 12 The Neely ladies
LN1: - 13 Lois was flag-bearer for Scio Lamb Festival, riding with the Santiam Riders 4-H Club	LN1: - 14 Matt Leads the Team in Cavortin Exercises - 1995
LN1: - 15 Lois by the huge rhododendron at Janus House where she lived in 2016	LN1: - 16 Lois by Sally's fireplace with the mantle lace Lois crocheted, Nov 2008
LN1: - 17 Matt comes to visit Lois in her Corvallis apartment 1999	LN1: - 18 Phil comes to visit daughter Lois in Corvallis May 1990
LN1: - 19 Lois joins Sally & Jill 2009 to create Christmas cards	LN1: - 20 Lois & Matt care for orphan lamb 1967 Lebanon, Oregon farm

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