Lola Pritchard Obituary (1924 – 2022) – Rainier, WA

Lola Ellen Pritchard

June 9, 1924 – Aug 9, 2022

Lola Ellen Pritchard passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Vancouver, Washington on August 9, 2022. Lola was born in Prescott, Oregon on June 9, 1924 to Owen and Ida (Stickler) Sims; she was raised in Rainier, Oregon, graduating from Rainier Union High School followed by Business school in Portland, Oregon.

She married Carroll Pritchard on January 6, 1945. Carroll and Lola had 4 children; Stacey (Kathy), Carol (Rick), Jeannie (Robert) and Jill (Don). Lola was preceded in death by her sister Delores Smith, husband Carroll (2005), parents Owen (1938) and Ida (2002).

Lola is survived by all of her children, 5 nieces and nephews, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Lola was active as a Sunday school teacher at Rainier Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts leader and a Home Extension Participant.

Lola was the best mother a kid could want. She welcomed our friends into our home; she made all the grandchildren feel they were her favorite. She was a homemaker, cooking tasty meals for family and friends, sewed, crocheted, gardening and playing cards with family and friends. Service will be Wednesday August 24,2022 @ 11am, followed by lunch then a graveside @ Hudson Cemetery @ 2pm. Groulx Family Mortuary

Published by The Daily News on Aug. 21, 2022.

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