Lois Elaine (Hylton) Ketchum, 88, passed away December 3, 2020. Lois was born in Yoder, Colorado to Donald Jesse Hylton and Nina Ruth (Arey) Hylton. She spent her early childhood in the country near Yoder, Colorado. When she was ten years old, the family moved to town. Lois spent the rest of her life in Colorado Springs. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Louis Tesnear; and her sister-in-law, Georgia Hylton. She is survived by her two brothers, Carl (Karen) Hylton and Don Hylton; nieces, nephews, their children and grandchildren; and cousins.
Lois worked at Montgomery Ward and retired after 50 years. In her retirement she was nanny and caregiver to many children, including nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. They fondly called her Aunt Loisy. She loved children and enjoyed being with them and caring for them. She also worked part-time for 12 years at Colorado Springs Christian School Handprints Child Care. Lois made several trips to Branson, Missouri with family. She loved going to the shows. She looked forward to these trips and enjoyed them so much.
Lois was a faithful Christian and a long-time member at Central Christian Church. For many years Lois had a birthday card ministry. She sent hundreds of cards on behalf of the church. She was also known for bringing treats to the children on Sundays, which they looked forward to and loved. Lois loved her family. Lois loved giving gifts to family and friends. She thought about her gift selection a lot and always seemed to pick gifts each person would enjoy. Lois was a thoughtful, kind and loving person. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Viewing and visitation will be Thursday evening, December 10, 2020, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Memorial Gardens, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs. Lois and her life will be celebrated on her birthday, Saturday, January 23, 2021, 1:00 pm, at a memorial service at Academy Christian Church Westside, 2002 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.
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