Lois Ann Craggs

Traverse City - Lois Ann (Decker) Craggs, 87, of Traverse City passed away July 28, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side.

Lois was born on August 23, 1930 in Detroit. Her parents were Ben and Luella Williams.

Lois married the love of her life, Mr. Jack Craggs on March 26, 1949 in Detroit.

Lois was a devoted and active member of Faith Reformed Church. Her faith was very important to her and she read her bible often. It was her favorite book. She wrote poetry that was inspired from the Lord.

In her younger years Lois enjoyed playing ping pong, water activities, skiing and playing tennis. The family chalet at Nubs Nob was a special place to her and the entire family.
In her free time she enjoyed playing cards, especially solitaire, euchre, catch phrase and skip bo. She transcribed books to braille to help the blind. She loved watching the birds, especially chickadees and hummingbirds. She had a pet hummingbird at the condo in Palm Spring named Violet that would eat from her hand. Lois also enjoyed watching movies, gardening and tending to her flowers on the deck.

Anniversaries were special to Lois and Jack and they celebrated many in Palm Springs, California. They loved dining at the Babes Restaurant. For their 25th anniversary they traveled to Acapulco and for their 50th went on a cruise to St. Thomas. In more recent years, as health issues arose, Lois loved taking rides with her husband on their golf cart around their property and to visit family.

Lois was preceded in death by her son Fred. She is now with him in Heaven. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Bob and Gene.

Lois is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Jack, children Ken (Luanne), Chris (Mark) Bowie and Kathy (Kendall) Smith; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 4 to 8 pm at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions in memory of Lois may be directed to the Parkinsons Foundation.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories and condolences with the family.

The family is being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.