Lois Pepper

Lois Jean (Williams) Pepper was born at her grandparents’ home south of Bonesteel, S.D., to Roy and Alpha (Lunn) Williams Nov.27, 1935.
Lois grew up in Bonesteel, attending country school and Bonesteel High School before graduating as valedictorian of her class in 1953. She worked as a teller in the Bonesteel bank both before and after graduation.
In 1955 Lois married Wayne Baldwin and together they had two sons, Michael Mark and Timothy David. As a homemaker, Lois poured her heart into caring for her family. Later, she moved to Winner, S.D., where she embraced a new professional role as the business manager at Midwest Auto and became an active member of the local Business and Professional Women’s organization, taking several trips with the group.
In 1990 Lois married Vernon Pepper. They had been schoolmates while growing up in Bonesteel.  They enjoyed many travels together by airplane and camper; memorably trips to the Caribbean, Australia and Sweden where Lois explored her ancestral home.  After living in several different places, they eventually returned to Bonesteel, where they made their home once again.
Lois had a great love for her family, a remarkable eye for decorating, and a love for collecting dishes. Affectionately known as the “Glitter Grandma,” she was famous for her glitter-adorned greeting cards. A woman of faith, Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel, where she played the organ and taught Sunday school in her younger years.
Lois passed away peacefully at the Lake Andes Health Center Dec. 30, 2024, from mental and physical complications. She was 89.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Max Williams.
Lois is survived by husband, Vernon; sons, Michael (Mary) Baldwin and Timothy (Mary Beth) Baldwin; her seven grandchildren, Lisa Baldwin, John Baldwin, Timmi (Mark) Bubac, Lindsay (Jared) Anderson, Paul (Bailee) Baldwin, Jesse Baldwin and Alec Baldwin; and 10 great-grandchildren who brought endless pride and joy to her life.
Services were Jan. 4 at  Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel with Pastor Don Windsperger officiating. Casket bearers were Jeremy Thoman, Brady Meyer, John Baldwin, Paul Baldwin, Jesse Baldwin and Alec Baldwin. Music was provided by organist Lisa Reiman, and register was Avery Zeisler.
Interment was at Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel.