1934
Lorraine
2014
Lorraine Moran
May 23, 1934 — June 2, 2014
Lorraine Moran, 80, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, June 2, 2014, at Woodland Lodge in Fergus Falls.
Lorraine Jean Ripley was born on May 23, 1934 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Bureau) Ripley. She attended Fergus Falls High School.
In 1954, Lorraine married Harold Moran and the couple was blessed with four children.
Lorraine and Harold made their home in Henning, where Lorraine held many jobs over the years. She worked at the Henning Hatchery, Henning Nursing Home and Henning School. Following Harold's death on February 4, 2005, Lorraine retired and moved to Fergus Falls.
In her spare time, Lorraine enjoyed gardening flowers and plants, word search puzzles, and was especially fond of animals. She was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed many races at the Fergus Falls I-94 Speedway with Herb. Most important to Lorraine though, was time spent with family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
She is survived by her fiancé, Herb Svare of Fergus Falls; son, Russ (Pam) Moran of Henning; daughter, Paula Jacobson of Fergus Falls; two siblings: Harold (Shirley) Ripley Jr. of Park Rapids, and Arvella (Johnny) Peterson of Fergus Falls; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and spouse, Lorraine was preceded in death by two children, Pam and Penny; and a son-in-law, Jim Jacobson.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Friday, June 6, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church.
Clergy: Pastor Craig Palach
Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elizabeth
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Condolences: GlendeNilson.com
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Lorraine Jean Ripley was born on May 23, 1934 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Bureau) Ripley. She attended Fergus Falls High School.
In 1954, Lorraine married Harold Moran and the couple was blessed with four children.
Lorraine and Harold made their home in Henning, where Lorraine held many jobs over the years. She worked at the Henning Hatchery, Henning Nursing Home and Henning School. Following Harold's death on February 4, 2005, Lorraine retired and moved to Fergus Falls.
In her spare time, Lorraine enjoyed gardening flowers and plants, word search puzzles, and was especially fond of animals. She was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed many races at the Fergus Falls I-94 Speedway with Herb. Most important to Lorraine though, was time spent with family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
She is survived by her fiancé, Herb Svare of Fergus Falls; son, Russ (Pam) Moran of Henning; daughter, Paula Jacobson of Fergus Falls; two siblings: Harold (Shirley) Ripley Jr. of Park Rapids, and Arvella (Johnny) Peterson of Fergus Falls; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and spouse, Lorraine was preceded in death by two children, Pam and Penny; and a son-in-law, Jim Jacobson.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Friday, June 6, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church.
Clergy: Pastor Craig Palach
Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elizabeth
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Condolences: GlendeNilson.com
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