Lois Marie Gildesgard Obituary

In loving memory of Lois Marie Gildesgard of La Grande, Oregon, who departed this world on October 24, 2025 at the age of 93. Lois leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Marie Gildesgard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Nelson Sr. and Grace Nelson (Burson); and her siblings, Bessie Smith and Harvey Nelson Jr.. She is survived by: her daughter DeAnne Mansveld (Randy) of La Grande, OR; her siblings, Paula Chambers and James Nelson of Eagle Point, OR; her grandchildren, Kristin Tierce (David) of La Grande, OR, Kari Parks (Ian) of Cove and Kyle Mansveld of La Grande, OR; and her great grandchildren, Skyler Perkins, Avalon Perkins, Ethan Phares, Vivien Phares of La Grande, OR, Kailee Mansveld of Island City, OR, Kendra Mansveld and Camryn Parks of Cove, OR. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Loveland Funeral Chapel (1508 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850).