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Lois Ann Brist Mar 11 1953 - Jul 13 2011
Funeral services for Lois Ann (Mrs. Timothy) Brist, age 58, of Watertown, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Watertown Wesleyan Church in Watertown. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate. Music will be provided by Peggy Biswell. Lois passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her residence. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be Lois’ grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be: Zach Brist, Jordan Brist, Troy Fisher, Chad Fisher, Nathan Geist, Lindsey Geist, and Angie Fisher. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Saturday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Lois was born on March 11, 1953, at Watertown, SD, to Lyle and Betty (Cohoon) TeBeest. She attended Watertown schools. On October 3, 1970, Lois married Timothy Brist at Watertown, SD. The couple made their home in Watertown where Lois ran a daycare business and worked at Jenkins Living Center. She enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, playing cards, planting flowers, working puzzles, and using the computer. She also enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family, especially with her daughter. Lois is survived by her husband, Timothy, of Watertown; her children: Travis (Gina) Brist of Aberdeen, SD, and Todd (Jennifer) Brist and Trista Brist all of Watertown, SD; five grandchildren: Tyson, Abby, Tomas, Allison, and Emma; and two sisters: Brenda (Roger) Fisher and Ronda Hanson all of Watertown, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard TeBeest.

Lois Ann Brist
Mar 11 1953 - Jul 13 2011

Funeral services for Lois Ann (Mrs. Timothy) Brist, age 58, of Watertown, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Watertown Wesleyan Church in Watertown. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate. Music will be provided by Peggy Biswell. Lois passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her residence.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be Lois’ grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be: Zach Brist, Jordan Brist, Troy Fisher, Chad Fisher, Nathan Geist, Lindsey Geist, and Angie Fisher.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Saturday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.

Lois was born on March 11, 1953, at Watertown, SD, to Lyle and Betty (Cohoon) TeBeest. She attended Watertown schools.

On October 3, 1970, Lois married Timothy Brist at Watertown, SD. The couple made their home in Watertown where Lois ran a daycare business and worked at Jenkins Living Center.

She enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, playing cards, planting flowers, working puzzles, and using the computer. She also enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family, especially with her daughter.

Lois is survived by her husband, Timothy, of Watertown; her children: Travis (Gina) Brist of Aberdeen, SD, and Todd (Jennifer) Brist and Trista Brist all of Watertown, SD; five grandchildren: Tyson, Abby, Tomas, Allison, and Emma; and two sisters: Brenda (Roger) Fisher and Ronda Hanson all of Watertown, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard TeBeest.

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Comment posted by: June Muston Good
Wed 27th Jul 2011 10:51 pm

Ronda and family, I am so sorry I wasn't there during this time of loss.
my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Comment posted by: Barbara Comes Luft
Wed 27th Jul 2011 10:02 pm

Dear Family of Lois,
I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear wife, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Brenda and Lois both cared for my children when we lived in Watertown. The children were so happy to be cared for by them, and also their mother, Betty, who would many times, offer to take over whenever the girls were not available to do so.
I was so very grateful for these wonderful girls and also their Mom. I'm sure Ronda helped with them when the children were at their home. I was h

Comment posted by: Scott Larson Yakima WA
Fri 22nd Jul 2011 10:42 pm

Tim and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Take care.

Comment posted by: peggy alvarado
Sat 16th Jul 2011 04:31 am

Trista and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Lois was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sorrow time.

Comment posted by: Steve and Gayle Brownlow
Fri 15th Jul 2011 08:21 pm

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are friends of Todd and Jenn from Albert Lea, Minnesota. May you all find strength in each other.

Comment posted by: Adam Perrigo
Fri 15th Jul 2011 02:38 pm

Travis, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment posted by: AECOM and Job Corps friends
Fri 15th Jul 2011 10:54 am

We work with Lois' son, Travis. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We all love Travis very much and send comforting thoughts and prayers to him and family.

Comment posted by: Sue Hines
Thu 14th Jul 2011 06:42 pm

Was so shocked to hear about this. My prayers are with you Ronda and family.

Comment posted by: Kristen Dunn
Thu 14th Jul 2011 05:29 pm

I just can't believe she's gone. I will never forget the times I got to hang out with her and the family!!! I'm very honored that I got the chance to meet such a wonderful woman and I will never forget her!! R.I.P Ma!!!! I love you soo much and I miss you terribly! I'm just glad all your pain and suffering is done and you get to be at peace! Say hi to Elvis for me!!

Comment posted by: Kristy Bell
Thu 14th Jul 2011 12:18 pm

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my heart and send my most positive thoughts and energy your way.

Comment posted by: Jodi Simerly
Wed 13th Jul 2011 11:58 pm

Trista,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom is now resting in the arms of angels and she will forever be a special guardian angel to you!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Comment posted by: Carol Person
Wed 13th Jul 2011 03:17 pm

I am in so much shock, I just can't believe that she is gone. What a special loving person she was. I'm glad that she doesn't have to suffer any longer. I will cherish or time together friend. RIP (POOKIE BEAR) Lois! Til we meet again!

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