Lois Arlene Beck Saenger passed away on July 11th, 2005 in Houston, Texas. She was born on February 13th, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Lois was a devoted daughter and preceeded in death by her parents Louise Augusta Halfpap Beck and John Robert Beck, Sr. and sister-in law Shirley Diehl Beck. She is survived by her brother John Beck, Jr.; her husband of 54 years Robert Craig Saenger; wonderful mother to son Rick and wife Vicki Saenger; grandchildren, Allana, Alysha, Mason Effertz and Ashley Jacobs; daughter Robin Saenger and Steve Corrado; son Jay and wife Jane Saenger; son Scott and wife Andrea Saenger; grandchildren Kayla and Christina; daughter Jane and husband Gary McDonald; grandchildren Kelsey, Benjamin, Eric and Carly Oetker and son in law Jeff Oetker; daughter April and husband David Keeling; and grandchildren Mason and Tanner.
Lois’ thoughtfulness, kindness and compassion made her a treasured friend to many. She was a faithful member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church for 40 years. Lois was a gifted teacher who especially enjoyed working with pre-K children. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting. Artistic and creative, she made over 100 beautiful quilts.
Lois loved antiquing and was always looking for that special item that would catch her eye at estate and garage sales. She saw the beauty in simple things, always looking for the best in all situations. She was never afraid to speak her mind and her strength supported many of us through trying times. Her nurturing nature and loving kindness lives on in each of us who knew her.
We will cherish her memory and celebrate her zest for life. We celebrate and thank God for the life Lois lived, knowing that her love has truly made this world a better place, and that her spirit is never far from us. Godspeed Lois.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, July 16th, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77035. Lois has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church by sending a check or money order to 4930 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77035, phone 713-723-3509, or to The American Cancer Society by calling toll-free to 1-800-ACS-2345 (check or money order to P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Georgia 30368-2454 along with their donation form, or online by going to the American Cancer Society's website), or any charity of your choice.
We also give many thanks to the cherished friends too numerous to mention, to the doctors and caregivers at MD Anderson, and those at the Hospice at the Texas Medical Center for their help and support through her illness.
Lois will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
