Sunday, November 18, 2018
Dear Nina and family, I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Lois' passing when I saw her obituary this morning. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Clovy was my "big boss" when I started at Great American in 1976, but I didn't meet Lois at that time. I actually met her years later through our common, dear friend, Mary Beth Schuder. I know Mary Beth treasured Lois' friendship. Lois and I mourned the loss of Mary Beth together.
It was during those years that Lois convinced me that I could handle driving in Europe as long as I "had a good map and avoided the big cities". My husband, Tom, and I have enjoyed several driving vacations in France and Germany thanks to Lois' encouragement and good advice! I know Lois loved and cherished her trips to Europe with Nina. When I last communicated with Lois (by text), she was looking forward to this years' trip! I was lucky enough to meet Nina once for lunch - at Seasons 52, I think.
Because we winter in Florida, I only had the chance to see Lois a few times a year, but I always loved our conversations over long brunches at First Watch! She always made me laugh! I will miss her.
Once again, my deepest sympathy. We are in Florida now, so I will not have the chance to extend my sympathy in person. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky and Tom Niehoff
