January 25, 2025 - March 1, 1947
Lois Virginia (Friesen) Ogden passed quietly at home in Spanish Springs in the early hours of January 25, 2025, following several health challenges. Her loving husband of 56 years, Tom, was at her side.
Lois was born on March 1, 1947, in Gladewater, TX, and raised in cities across the southwest US while following her father's career. The family settled in Las Vegas, NV, during Lois's high school years. She met Tom Ogden, the love of her life, in Fallon, NV, at 16. After graduating from Western High School in 1965, Lois attended Nevada Southern University and the University of Nevada, Reno, before joining Nevada National Bank in Reno. She and Tom married in August 1968. They bought their first home in Sparks in 1973 and stayed there until April 1997, when they moved to their current home in Spanish Springs. In January 1974, Lois and Tom welcomed their first son, Troy, followed by their second son, Damon, in July 1976. In 1986, Lois graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Banking, which allowed her to advance to a position as Assistant Vice President at Nevada National Bank and later at Security Pacific Bank before retiring in 1990.
Lois was known by family and friends for her caring and toughness. Her toughness developed at an early age after she lost the use of her right arm in an accident at age three. Her parents told Lois she could do anything she wanted to, and she did. From riding horses and barrel racing to drag racing a 4-speed GTO, changing her boys' diapers, and tying their shoes, there was nothing Lois could not do. "I can't" was not in her vocabulary, and she made sure it was not in anyone else's either. Lois was always there for those in need. Family and friends knew she would be there for them, no matter the circumstance.
For fun, Lois enjoyed camping with the family and traveling with Tom, especially to the Hawaiian islands and on tropical cruises. At home, she tended to her flower garden and her family. She loved her role as Grammy and tried to spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren.
Lois was a wonderful wife, mother, and Grammy and is missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Tom; sons Troy (Terri) and Damon (Becca), both of Sparks; grandchildren Riley Ogden, Annie Ogden, Colin Ogden, and Maura Ogden, all of Sparks; sister Nancy (Alberto) Arnold Becerril of Corvallis, OR; aunt Allyne (Al) Isaac of Beamsville, ON, Canada; brother-in-law Robert (Dawna) Ogden of Reno; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins worldwide.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Jess Friesen; her brother, Charles Friesen; and her sister and best friend, Pat Larick.
A graveside service and burial are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Churchill County Cemetery in Fallon, NV. A Celebration of Lois's Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. in The Cottonwood Room at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs. We invite you to this casual affair to share stories of Lois with her loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lois's honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children, as they helped her through her childhood accident and recovery, or to a charity of your choice.
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