Blackwell, Lois J. (née Judevine) passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 surrounded by her children. Loving mother of Kathy Blackwell, Mark (Valerie) Blackwell and Rebecca Blackwell. Loving Grammi of Michelle (Jeff) Martin, Russell (Vicki) O’Brien, Lori Lynn (Tim) Strawbridge, Kimberly (Henry) Gonzalez, Jessica (Rob) Larson, the late Mark Jr. Blackwell, John (Erin) Blackwell and Paul (Lisa) Blackwell. Loving great grandmother of twenty-four, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Lois was the founder of the Judevine Center for Autism and a pioneer in the field of autism. She originated and developed a unique, self-supporting model system through which hands-on training programs for parents of children with autism, as well as professional teachers and trainers, may be implemented and maintained over time in diverse locations. She received many awards including the Woman of Achievement award and a Distinguished Alumni award from Washington University in St. Louis. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The family will receive friends at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. The funeral will be conducted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Frontenac Ward, 10445 Clayton Rd. 63131) on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11am. A brief visitation will also be held from 10am until 10:45am at the church prior to the funeral. The interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood. Please share memories of Lois with the family at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Judevine Center for Autism are appreciated, 1810 Craig Road, Suite 109, Saint Louis, MO 63146.
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