Lois Esther Sheesley

SERVICES: a memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. BURIAL WILL BE AT (Private) A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com LOIS SHEESLEY Lois Sheesley, loving sister, aunt, and friend to many, and an educator to countless students died at the end of a long productive life on May 5th, 2015. She was born Lois Esther Sheesley to Clayton arid Mary Sheesley on March 9th, 1931 in Tulare, California and died at the age of 84. She grew up in Visalia and graduated from Visalia Union High School in 1949, where she was a very active in student activities and leadership. She remained close friends with many of her High School classmates who were known as the 4gers. Lois graduated from the College of the Sequoias in 1951 where she excelled in many art classes. After C.O.S. graduation, she transfered to California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She worked in the Bay Area for a few years prior to starting teaching Art and Crafts at Mt. Whitney High School in 1959. After three years at Mt. Whitney she taught for 27 years at Lindsay High ~here she taught classes in the Art Department as well as being Lindsay High Schools Yearbook Advisor. While teaching at Lindsay, Lois met Carol Jones who moved in / with her. She and Carol~ also a Lindsay High teacher, became such great friends that they remained housemates until Lois's death. Carol blended in so well with the Sheesley clan that everyone considers her part of the family. Lois retired from teaching at Lindsay High School in 1989 and Carol retired in 2004. Lois is survived by her brother Gene (Anna) of Visalia and Bob (Vicky) of Fresno and Sequim, Washington, cousins Frank Selover (Bonnie) of Lindsay, Marv Waterman of Bakersfield; Six niece and nephews Steven, Scott (Lianna). Brian (Joni), David, Dana Rethwisch (Michael), Donald (Diane).Thirty two niece's and nephew's from Lois's Jones extended family also affectionally referred to her as their aunt. A Celebration of Life Service honoring Lois's life will be held at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel,127 East Caldwell Ave.,Visalia at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to your local humane society or your favorite charity.

Lois Esther Sheesley

March 9, 1931 - May 5, 2015