Copy of Mom's Obituary

Claudine Nina Jorgensen

"LORRIE"

Lorrie, of Marysville, Washington was 76 years young when she passed away at home, her husband, Steven, was at her side holding her hand, on the early morning of Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Lorrie suffered with Lung Disease & Leukemia.

Lorrie was born March 29th, 1934 in Los Angeles, California.

She is survived by many family members. Firstly, her "Sweetheart" and Husband, Steven Wayne Jorgensen, being happily married to him for over 41+ years; Marysville. Daughter, Stephanie Annette Seeds; husband William; three grandchildren, Stacie, Scott and Skylar; Granite Falls, WA. Mother-in-Law, whom she lovingly thought of as her own mother, Grace Jorgensen and in loving memory of her Father-in-Law, George Jorgensen; Sioux Falls, SD.
Lorrie had two marriages prior to her life with Steven.

Her first Marriage she had two children; survived by both. Son, Simeon Douglas Omeha; grandson, Sidney; Seattle, WA. Daughter, Violet Marie Fegan; grandchildren, Gabriel, Jacqueline; Harrisburg, PA.

During Lorrie's second Marriage she had five children and is survived by four.
Son, Victor Allen Malkowski; two granddaughters, Angela and Kathleen; St. Louis, MO
Son, Larry Dale Malkowski; wife Donna; St. Louis, MO
Daughter, Lauralei Binns; husband Jerry; four grandchildren, Michael, Dusty, Samuel and Veronica; Clayton, NC
Daughter, Juanita Maria Barry; husband Dave; four grandchildren, Stevie, David, Elizabeth and Sarah; Colorado Springs, CO
Preceded in death by a Son, Ernest David Malkowski; survived by four grandchildren, Tina, Lil' Ernie, Lil' Juanita and Brian.

Lorrie had much love to give and pass around, even if she didn't know you, she would try to make friends with you. Some of her most memorable and passionate interests that will be remembered include playing her Fender guitar and singing on the back porch, having a drink or two (she could make a great screwdriver!), writing poems & short stories, drawing pictures in charcoal pencil, crewel embroidery, crocheting colorful blankets, macramé, crossword puzzles, camping, fishing, being outdoors, going to swap meets, gardening, playing online and e-mailing her pen-pal friends. Lorrie will always be remembered for her many collections; stamps, key chains, buttons, driftwood, pipes, Mickey Mouse, knives/swords and buying many unusual things at garage sales. May it also be known that Lorrie always loved fried chicken!

Lorrie’s lifetime dream, upon her death, was to have her body donated to the Willed Body Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. She was accepted and this dream of hers was fulfilled! Lorrie’s wishes were not to have a funeral or a memorial.

Written by Lorrie in 2006

~Standing Right Next to You~

When you want me, pretend I am standing right next to you,
When you need me, pretend I am standing right next to you,
When you want a hug, pretend my arms are around you and I’m standing right next to you,
When I go from this life, pretend I am standing right next to you, because I really am.

On behalf of Lorrie and family we would have also like to give a big heartfelt thanks to her Hospice Nurse, Suzanne and her Caregiver, Jill for all of their support during a most difficult time in her life.

As Lorrie would say, “Vaya Con Dios!!”