Lois Ann Dorler Johnson, 65, of Austin, Texas, formerly of South Florida, North Carolina and Long Island, passed away on October 22, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Queens, NY on February 16, 1948 to the late Olga Pauline Macuch and George Orville Louis Dorler, Lois was the oldest of eight children. Her husband, Robert Johnson, and brother, Jack Dorler, precede her in death. She is survived by her son, Kyle; siblings, Jill Wilson, George Dorler, Gae Falbo, Jane Poliseno, Richard Dorler and Lyn Taylor; brother-in-law, Brian Taylor; sister-in-law, Laura Dorler; nephews, Russell Thompson, Thomas Falbo Jr., and Gregory and David Taylor; nieces, Lana and Georgette Falbo, Michelle Poliseno, Jennifer and Jeanette Dorler, and Jessica Taylor; and fiance, Tom Wilson.
Lois graduated from Uniondale High School on Long Island in 1965. She was a student at Broward Community College and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Lois completed her degree at St. Edwards University in Austin. She worked for Bell Telephone in NY, and Plantation Frozen Foods (SYSCO) in Miami. She also managed the daily operations at Tire Fair in Miami.
Lois was a devoted mother to her only biological child Kyle, however many others, including Benjamin Buchard, looked upon her as a mother figure. She treated her niece, Georgette Falbo, like the daughter she never had. Later, she worked as a dedicated substitute teacher in Austin schools, and put her creativity to good use at a local florist during the holidays. Lois enjoyed a very full life, filled with friends, travel, shopping, gardening, interior decorating, baking and crafts. Lois was a talented woman who could sing you a song, hem your pants, decorate your home or build a bridge in your garden. She had a knack for accepting people as they are, overlooking their shortcomings and encouraging them to capitalize on their strengths. Lois knew all the hot deals and could never pass up a good sale- no store was ever too far out of the way when she was looking for a bargain!
Lois was an animal lover at heart. She always had at least one pet. Although she had a special admiration for Yorkshire Terriers, her cats, Calib and Teddy, were a source of constant joy and amusement.
Lois will be remembered for her beautiful smile, endless energy, generosity, positive attitude and broad range of knowledge. She will be missed dearly but never be forgotten.