Obituary of Lorraine Thora Stock

Our most cherished and beautiful Mother, Lorraine Thora Stock, passed from this mortal existence on November 24, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on January 7, 1920 in the little town of Deweyville, Utah to Thora Lauritzen Pearce and Clifford H. Pearce. Lorraine was a perfect lady who exemplified grace and dignity throughout her life until her final moments on earth. She was devoted to her family and was blessed with creativity and good humor which sustained her throughout her life of 94 and three-fourths years! Paris and Fish Haven, Idaho held a special place in her heart as this was where she spent her early years and where she met her eternal companion, Clifford David Stock. While Clifford was attending Utah State, Lorraine attended the LDS Business College and also was employed by Utah Coal. Clifford would thumb his way down to Salt Lake to see his sweetheart and finally they were able to marry in May of 1942. After numerous moves, they purchased a home in Palo Alto, California where they were blessed to spend 55 years in "Camelot". Lorraine loved music and dancing and she and Clifford were active members of the Star-lighters Dance Group. She looked forward to having her family over for fabulous dinners that she cooked. She loved decorating for the holidays. She had artistic talents which were self-taught: Floral arranging, painting, sewing lovely dresses, playing the piano and concertina and she upholstered nearly every chair in the home--each piece looking professionally done! She loved genealogy and was a stalwart member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Lorraine was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fulfilling her various callings with love and dedication. Our family gives special thanks to the entire staff at the Beehive Home in East Millcreek where she was treated like a Queen with tenderness and respect. Farewell to our sweet, darling Mother until we meet again. She is survived by her four daughters and their husbands: Crystal (Richard) Dunn, Taunita (Doug) Reynolds, Kathryn (Tony) Moreno, and Dresden (Chris) Loafman. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great children. Preceded in death by her husband of 71 years. Interment will be at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto, California.




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