Lois Ann "Cookie" Beatty (Shibler), age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center (CCC) in Joshua Tree, California. She was born on December 28, 1942 in Newark, Ohio to William and Theresa Shibler (Wessinger). She graduated from Newark Catholic High School, then went on to work for Park National Bank, where she had a life-long career of over 41 years; working at various branches including the Main Office, Utica and N. 21st St.


Throughout life, Lois loved to garden, tending to her bonsai trees, dancing, crocheting, and competing in dog shows, where she won many ribbons with her favorite dog, Precious. She was actively involved in her children's lives, and her Parish community of St. Francis de Sales, in Newark, Ohio. At St. Francis, she served in different roles, including being the treasurer for the local Boy Scout Troop 8, a CCD aide, and a Eucharistic Minister. She was also an active member with the Women of St. Francis, and CHRP (Christ Renews His Parish).

Later in life, Lois moved to Twentynine Palms, California, where she loved attending mass on Sundays at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Eventually, she became a permanent resident of the CCC in Joshua Tree, California, where she continued having an active lifestyle, and caring for the resident cat, Tonka. She was the President of the Rotarian Club, and an active member in both the Bible Study, and Journalism clubs. Lois loved reading her bible and teaching residents how to pray the rosary; frequently praying for, and with, others.


Her beautiful life will be remembered and cherished by her two children: Heidi (Bryan) Burgett, and Scott Beatty. She will be missed by her two grandchildren, Breanna and Matthew Burgett, her brother, Bill (Liz) Shibler, her nieces, Nancy Vivo, and Julia Landrum, and her nephew, Phillip Shibler. She joins in heaven her mother and father, Theresa and William Shibler, and her nephew, David Shibler.

Friends, family and others whose lives Lois touched are invited to the Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center (CCC), 6722 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, California, 92252 on December 28, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. for a Celebration of Life Service and 74th birthday party to honor Lois Beatty's life. The family requests her favorite colors teal, turquoise, blue and green or any bright colors to be worn for the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in her honor be made to the Joshua Tree Rotary, PO Box 1323, Joshua Tree California, 92252.

Another Celebration of Life Service will be held in Newark, Ohio on May 23, 2017. Details will be made available closer to that date. Lois will be interred at Newark Memorial Gardens at that time.