Lois Marie Heldenbrand

HELDENBRAND - Lois Marie Heldenbrand, 73, went to be with her Lord on October 6, 2009. She was born in Hoisington Kansas to Eva and Gale Bickle. She married her husband Carl in 1950 in Great Bend, Kansas. She and Carl were blessed with two sons whom they loved very much. The awesome two some went on to devote their lives to their two sons, daughter-in-law, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lois always did for others whether in the form of meals, time, prayers or love. If you were her friend, you were her friend for life. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her son Curtis whom she mourned every day; also by her brothers Bob and Carl Bickle. She is survived by husband; Carl whom she was so devoted to for fifty-nine years, son Edward and his wife Gina of Roswell, NM grandchildren, Valerie and her husband Robert, Jonathan and his wife Kara, and Casey Edward; great grandchildren Taylor, James, Kadence and Lilian, all of Jacksonville, Fl.; her brother Don and his wife Chris of Hays, Ks; many nieces and nephews; her "special daughter" Pam Boggs and Ruby Palmerlee, who helped Lois in many ways; and also many cherished and devoted friends. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She loved the countless hours of volunteer work with the VA hospital, Girls State, and being Mrs. Santa Claus, bringing joy and happiness at the special time of the year. Everyone who knew Lois will miss her. She was a wonderful force of nature. Memorials can be sent to The Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle NE Ste E, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or New Mexico Donor Services, 2715 Broadbent Parkway Ste H NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, in Lois' memory. Lois' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010