(1965-2023)
Lori Ann Van Leeuwen, our beloved sister and aunt, “Aunt Lolo” unexpectedly, though peacefully passed away Dec. 4, 2023, surrounded by her remaining loving family. She fought valiantly to the end with her lion’s heart and her bullish taurus mind, persevering fourfold than expected, given her circumstances.
Lori was born on the 1st of May, 1965, in the city of Salt Lake to Georgia Ann and Ray Van Leeuwen. She grew up and was educated in the west desert of Dugway (DPG), Utah, where she graduated from Dugway High School. She loved horseback riding, drill team D-ettes, and hanging out with loyal friends. Most all her working career was spent working either under or for DOD Army as a civilian, working for Lockheed Martin, then later being directly employed in the civil service. She enjoyed her job with all it entailed, from getting to travel around the world, to hanging from helicopters. She was a lover of animals, loved fishing and camping with her family, and gardening.
She is survived by her sister Robyn Mailhot McCown, brother- and sister-in-law James “Jim” and Jo Michelle Van Leeuwen, and her two nieces Linzi and Emily Van Leeuwen; additionally three half-brothers Kirk, Spence and Joel Van Leeuwen. She was preceded in death by mother Georgia Van Leeuwen and sadly recently deceased brother Mark Allen Mailhot and brother-in-law Lee McCown.
We all miss our mother’s presence; Lori missed her mother Georgia tremendously. We’ll forever miss Lori’s presence, from her sincere smiles, warm hugs and big-hearted love, our lives will never be the same, a reserved void that can never be filled by any other.
There will be a funeral mass Dec. 15, 2023, at 11 a.m., at St. Marguerite Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah.
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