Lois
  • Born on: September 4, 1920
  • Departed on: October 29, 2020
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Lois "Chris" Vere Chandlee

Lois “Chris” Vere Chandlee, 103, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Per her wishes, she has been cremated. Services will be held at a later date. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

Chris was born September 4, 1920 to Charles and Mae (Hooper) Chrissinger in Olds, Iowa. After graduation she met the love of her life Robert Chandlee and married May 5, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa. Together they owned and managed the Sunset Motel in Cedar Rapids. 

She is survived by her loving children Sandy (Thomas) O’Hara and Terry (Sharyn) Chandlee; along with 4 grandchildren and their families. 

The family would like to thank the staff at the Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids and Serene Care Hospice for the loving care they gave Chris. 

Memorials may be directed to the family.
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