In Memory

Lois Elaine Cooper (McKeand) - Class Of 1948

Lois McKeand, 83, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2013 at her home in Bakersfield, California. She was born February 4, 1930 in San Marino, California to Carl and Grace Cooper. Lois was the youngest of five children. She was a graduate of South Pasadena High in 1948 and continued on to Whittier College and received her BA degree in 1952. Lois majored in psychology and minored in education. It was during this time that she met her husband of 51 years, Robert J McKeand.

Over the course of 14 years, Lois taught grade school off and on while starting a family of her own. Lois and Bob raised five children. She enjoyed family vacations at the beach house in San Clemente and the many vacations at the cabin at Lake Tahoe. Along the way, Lois made many friends. She was a member of the Fresno and Elk Grove Newcomers group. Here she developed many friendships that have lasted throughout the years. Her greatest achievement though, was the family she loved and raised. We are truly blessed for the home she created. Lois is survived by her children, Robert McKeand Jr of Coarsegold, Laurence McKeand of Reno, Nevada, William McKeand of Clovis, Lisa Crosswhite of Bakersfield, and Scott McKeand of Elk Grove; daughters-in-law Cheryl McKeand and Lauren McKeand; son-in-law Shaun Crosswhite; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The Fresno Bee, July 10, 2013