Lois Anne Scheuritzel
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Lois Anne Strong Scheuritzel of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on April 13, 2021. Born April 16, 1929, in Greenwich, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late James Richmond Strong and Beatrice Bradley Strong. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Paul, and her grandson, Clayton Waterfield.
Lois, an avid learner, and an unnervingly fast reader graduated a year early from Greenwich High School and continued her education at the Packard Business College in NYC. After losing her father at a young age, Lois credited her faith and her church for keeping her focused. A tireless volunteer throughout her life, many early memories of Lois were centered around Christ Episcopal Church where she was a lifelong member. She trained to become a Stephen Minister and, later in life, enjoyed volunteering as a visitor for women incarcerated at the Women's Federal Prison in Danbury. Outside of church, she served on the Greenwich PTA Town Council and was active with the Girl Scouts. In her spare time, Lois worked for nearly 25 years as a legal secretary with the law firm Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, a job she treasured.
Lois had a great and enduring love for the outdoors. She and Paul were avid campers and hikers while raising their children and later in life, some of her happiest days were spent with Paul at their cabin in northern Maine. There was not a plant or animal Lois could not name and birdwatching was often an enjoyable pastime. She was a wonderful cook and fortunately for all concerned she was good at it. She was kind and generous with her entire extended family, who were at the center of her life. Lois never lacked optimism or missed an opportunity to offer encouragement and guidance (even if the timing could be problematic). With her love of language, she will be remembered for the many aphoristic and idiomatic expressions she used to convey her thoughts. Lois will also be remembered for her incredible will and indomitable spirit. Death labored long to overtake her.
Lois is survived by her sister, Betty Jane Watson of Greenwich, CT, her three children, Lauren (James) Buchek of New Hampton, NY, Paula (William) Waterfield of Wilmington, NC, and Paul Jr. (Leigh) of Glenmoore, PA, her grandchildren, Danielle (Shane) and James Buchek, Brian (Laura) and Alex (Micaela) Waterfield, and Matthew (Alissa), Sarah, and Timothy Scheuritzel, step-grandchildren Gregory(Cebi) and Keith Waterfield, and her great-grandchildren, Sofia, Emory and Samuel Waterfield and Westley Scheuritzel, and step-great-grandchildren Meghan, Nils, Riley, Faith and Hudson Waterfield.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, on June 26, 2021, at 11:00 am. A reception at the Tomes-Higgins House will follow interment in the Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois' memory may be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare or a charity of choice.