01/17/56 ~ 12/30/02
Lori Bevan, age 46, suddenly passed away Dec. 30, 2002 in Moab, Utah.
She was born on January 17, 1956, in Salt Lake City to Laura J. Bult and Jack B. Neilson. Lori was raised in Salt Lake City where she made many true and lifelong friends. She graduated from Olympus High School in 1974 and married Mark Bevan in 1974 (later divorced) with whom she had two most wonderful boys, Zach and Ben. Later she met her soulmate, Keith Herrmann who worshipped every breath and every step she took, and together they built their dream home, the Adobe Abode Bed and Breakfast, in Moab Utah. It was a labor of love.
Lori was one of the brightest and most sincere, kind-hearted souls to ever grace this earth. She will be forever remembered and missed by those who were privileged enough to know her and to love her. She was one giant redwood who spread her arms to embrace family, friends, life, and living. Her beautiful hand-painted motto hanging over the threshold of her home reads, "Live Well-Laugh Often-Love Much." Zach wants everyone to know how deeply he loved his mother and how utterly he will miss her. We are so sad to have her go.
Lori is survived by her infinitely-loved son, Zach; partner, Keith Herrmann; mother, Laura J. Bult; stepfather, Gordon E. Bult; sisters, Chris (Neil) Timothy, Tara (Stan) Christensen; stepsisters, Laurie (Dave) Berceau, Linda Bult, Lisa Stevens; ex-husband, Mark (Leslie) Bevan; stepdaughters, Lorrie (Marc) Macy and Kim (Matt) Wick; grandsons, Riley and Jacob; and eight nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Jack, and son, Ben, who died serving his country in the U. S. Marine Corps.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South, where friends may call two hours prior to services.