Lorraine D.

Winger Darley

1918 ~ 2010

DARBY, MT - Lorraine D. Winger Darley, 91, passed away peacefully in Darby, MT. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on June 2, 2010.Lorraine was born June 7, 1918 in Lake City, UT, to Loren and Hazel Mae Winger. In 1919 the family moved to Riverdale, ID, where her parents bought a small farm.

Lorraine graduated from Preston High School, Preston, ID. During her school years she enjoyed all sports, swimming, hiking and dancing.

Lorraine started her telephone career with Mountain Bell in 1937 and retired with Pacific Northwest Bell in 1981. She had a 12 year reprieve to stay home and raise her three children.

In 1942 Lorraine married Alvin C. Lundemo of Bremerton, WA. During this marriage she had two daughters, Kathleen and Patty Jean. In 1950 the marriage was dissolved. While living back in Idaho, in 1952 she married Carl Tom Darley. They were blessed with a baby boy, Bruce Thomas Darley.

Lorraine dedicated her life to her family and church. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served two separate missions for her church. She was also a member of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers.

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Doing genealogy research for her ancestors was a major pastime during her retirement years. Traveling was also another favorite pastime, but not enjoyed as much as time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was the very best mom, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend a person could have.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Hazel Mae Winger; sister, Bernice Condie and her son, Bruce T. Darley.

Surviving family is a twin brother, Loren D. Winger of Roy, UT; sisters: Zelma Hampton of Pocatello, ID; Audra Case of Woods Cross, UT; twin sisters, Jean Simpson (Orville) of Idaho Falls, ID; and Jo Sorenson of South Jordan, UT; daughters, Kathleen Wedin (Galen) of Chehalis, WA; Patty Jean Conn (Kemp) of Darby, MT; step-daughter, Zella Dahlquist (Charles) of Sandy, UT; step-son, Ken Lundemo (Inez) of Seabeck, WA; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, UT on June 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on June 11 at 11:00 a.m. (Viewing from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.) at the Bountiful 2nd Ward House, 650 S. 200 East, Bountiful, UT. Interment will follow at Bountiful Memorial Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com

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