Lois Salo, 1926 – Dec. 22, 2015
Published on January, 48 2016
The Peninsula/Palo Alto Branch misses-Lois Salo, its longtime membership chair, who was best known as a coalition builder. She networked with peace and justice, environmental and homeless groups in bringing issues to city and county governments.
A growing concern with the plight of the homeless in recent years led her to advocate against evictions, for the right to sleep in cars, and for housing. Roughly 6,000 people are homeless in Santa Clara County. Lois was proud of her daughter Hillie Salo's work in establishing a local seed bank.
The branch has added to its anniversary exhibit in a local library a plaque honoring Lois’ many years of service to WILPF and recognizing her outstanding courage and commitment to disarmament and global peace, and her tireless efforts championing the equality of women and minorities.
The branch is planning a memorial service for Lois on February13. For details, contact WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com>
“It was a privilege to work with Lois on WILPF issues these past two and a half years, I appreciated her unwavering focus on whatever topic we were currently concerned about. She never missed an opportunity to speak out and remind the assembled group to pay attention to thus and such and take action on it", said Cherrill Spencer. “Our Peninsula/Palo Alto Branch of WILPF is already missing her leadership.”
