Service: Due to COVID-19, private family burial of her ashes will take place at a later date.
Lois Nicolai, age 98, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society Canton. Due to COVID-19, private family burial of her ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hope Lutheran Church or the Canton Good Samaritan sunroom.
Lois was born on April 10, 1922 in Kenneth, MN to Walter and Rikka (Engebretson) Colbeck. After graduating, she lived in Chicago before returning to SD. She married Arthur William Nicolai Jr. on November 5, 1948. In addition to raising her daughter Shelley, she worked at Weatherwax Menswear, Central Plains Clinic, and with her daughter at Homestead Collectibles in Canton for 11 years. She was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. She enjoyed volunteering at the church and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelley Eneboe of Orange City, IA; grandchildren Rikka (Dusty) Koele and Nicholas (Anna) Eneboe; great-grandchildren, Cadence, Camdyn, and Casey Koele; honorary granddaughter, Laura Anderson; grandcat, Neil Catrick Harris; along with many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Ruel Eneboe. www.andersonandsonsfh.com
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Lois was born on April 10, 1922 in Kenneth, MN to Walter and Rikka (Engebretson) Colbeck. After graduating, she lived in Chicago before returning to SD. She married Arthur William Nicolai Jr. on November 5, 1948. In addition to raising her daughter Shelley, she worked at Weatherwax Menswear, Central Plains Clinic, and with her daughter at Homestead Collectibles in Canton for 11 years. She was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. She enjoyed volunteering at the church and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelley Eneboe of Orange City, IA; grandchildren Rikka (Dusty) Koele and Nicholas (Anna) Eneboe; great-grandchildren, Cadence, Camdyn, and Casey Koele; honorary granddaughter, Laura Anderson; grandcat, Neil Catrick Harris; along with many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Ruel Eneboe.
As a member of Hope Lutheran, my children were recipients of holiday cards from Lois. She was our most faithful volunteer at the Vacation Bible School registration table and helped earn hundreds of dollars for Hope youth and capital needs by selling the grocery and gas cards every Sunday morning. Her support of church activities will always be remembered and she will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to her family…her pride and joy!
Shelly and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, your mother was a wonderful lady, I always enjoyed visiting with her when you owned your shop. Sending you lots of prayers.
Shelley and family,
So sorry to hear the news about your mother . She was a very sweet lady . I always enjoyed conversations with her at your store. May she RIP . Jeanne Epling
My condolences, Lois was one of my first and best rider to Hope Lutheran, via Project Car. She talked about he daughter and all the heartache on her son-in-law health problems. She was a very nice woman and I enjoyed driving her to her church!
Shelly and Family: my condolences to you for a great mom! She always had smiles to share! She was so dedicated to you and the store in Canton. And so much energy! The memories are many, I’m sure. Here is a virtual hug! 🙋♀️
Shelly,
We are so sorry to hear of Lois’ passing. We have many wonderful memories of her while at Hope. She treated us like her family and we will always remember her kindnesses. We called her “Grandma Lois.” I am so sorry that you have to go through this during this difficult time in our country. We pray that your many memories will bring you joy and God will give you HIS perfect peace at this time.
Love, Paula & Jerry Merkouris, Ruth Ann, Ryan, Rich and Rosie