Mrs. Lois Elon Dossey

November 24, 1929 - April 11, 2016

Lois Elon Dossey, 86, of Asheville, died April 11, 2016 at her residence. A native of Los Angeles, CA, she was daughter of the late A. Sivert and Clare Bartosh Ferman. Earning her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from UCLA, she loved teaching music in Los Angeles Public Schools. She was so proud to have her children’s choir featured on the Johnny Carson “Tonight” show and three (at last count) of her former students have gone on to become music teachers. Lois was part of a nine-member adult choral group which earned 1st place at a concert held at the Hollywood Bowl, the judge was Stan Kenton. After moving to Western North Carolina in 1994, Lois became an award winning watercolor artist. She participated in numerous events and exhibits gaining many awards and recognition as one of the best water color artist in the world. Lois enjoyed sharing her talent by teaching classes privately as well as Givens Estates and The Botanical Gardens of Asheville. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Dr. Donald E. Dossey. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804