Lois Bronson

Lois Marie (Affeld) Bronson, 79, of Ironside passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14, in Huntington.

She was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, to Elmer and Irene Affeld. After her 1957 graduation from Grant Union High School in Canyon City, she met Thomas Bronson. The two wed on May 24, 1959, in John Day.

During their years together on their hay and cattle ranch in Ironside, she worked right alongside her husband, and together they raised four children. She lived life to the fullest through her passions for cooking, gardening and reading.

She was a steadfast woman, facing many adversities of health during her life. She was diagnosed with cancer in the 1970s and defeated it, despite the great odds. She also endured heart complications later in life, and amazed doctors with her persistence and speed of recovery. She was a fighter, and she leaves a legacy of strength.

She was preceded in death by her brother Curtis Affeld.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas “Tom” Bronson, of Ironside; four children, TJ (JoAnn) Bronson of Ontario, Eric (Rhonda) Bronson of Huntington, Pete Bronson (Terri Presley) of Prineville and April Bronson (Jim Walker) of Burns; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial will be held at a later date by the family.