Lois G. Dresser

Lois Gagnebin Dresser, age 89, passed away peacefully in Greenville, Delaware on August 23, 2018.

Lois was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the only daughter of Charles Louis Gagnebin, Jr. and Charlotte Potter Gagnebin. A graduate of Beaver Country Day School in Brookline and Goucher College in Maryland, Lois moved to San Francisco in 1953 where she met her husband-to-be, Duane W. Dresser. They were married in San Francisco on January 15, 1955.

A longtime resident of Hillsborough, California, Lois was an active member of the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, the Junior League of San Francisco, the Coyote Point Museum Board of Directors and Auxiliary, and the Peninsula Tennis Club.

Lois was predeceased by her parents and by her husband. She is survived by her brother, Charles L. Gagnebin III, her niece, Rachel Gagnebin Talay, her sons Duane W. Dresser, Jr. and Dr. Lee P. Dresser, her daughter Martha Dresser Irons, and five grandsons and one granddaughter.

A memorial service is being planned for the fall. Interment will be private

Donations in her memory may be made to the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, One South El Camino Real, San Mateo CA, 94402 or to a charity of your choice.

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Arlene Callaghan writes,

We are so sorry to hear about Lois. She was a lovely woman. It was a pleasure to have known both Lois and Duane. Did you know that Mitzi Dowse passed away in July ?

08/31/2018 08:51 pm

Rachel Meyer writes,

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lois. She remained very involved with CuriOdyssey (formerly Coyote Point Museum). The Coyote Point Museum Auxiliary was an outstanding force of nature-- an incredibly generous, resourceful, committed and talented team of women! On behalf of museum staff and board we send along our best wishes to the family. Rachel Meyer

09/04/2018 01:37 pm

Linda Lanier writes,

Dear Martha, I am currently at Arches National Park on vacation. Rachel (Meyer) remembered I knew your mom fairly well and texted me the news. Please let me know if there will a St. Matt’s Service ([email protected]) CPM/CuriOdyssey is flourishing- I’d love to give you a behind the scenes visit if at all possible - the results of your mom’s labor and support. Your mom, dad and I also worked for years at PTC on the Hardcourts. I have so many fond memories of your parents!! (& love the photo of your mom). With sadness, Linda

09/04/2018 08:02 pm

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