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LaRae Oram Obituary

LaRae Oram
November 5, 1949 - August 29, 2015
LaRae Fitzgarrald Oram passed away on August 29, 2015 in Pocatello, Idaho surrounded by her loved ones.
LaRae was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska on November 5, 1949. She was the youngest child of Free and Beryl Fitzgarrald. She was raised on the family ranch and worked in the family restaurant. She graduated from Brigham Young University with her bachelor's degree.
She married Jerry Marshall and moved to Pocatello, Idaho where they raised their four children. She made Pocatello her home and served her family and community there for the next 43 years. After her divorce, she married Willam Oram of Idaho Falls and gained five more children to love.
LaRae worked for Johnson Family Chiropractic for the last 15 years and was an independent distributor for Sunrider International for 25 years where she shared her passion for health with everyone. Outside her family, she devoted her time and energy to serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her passion for freedom and conservative values.
LaRae will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Bill Oram; daughters, Whitney (Kevin) Bollar, McKenzie (Gary) Johnson, Hailey (Jason) Dye of Pocatello, Debbra Weight, and Michelle (Mark) Hanny of Idaho Falls; sons, Clark (Tara) Marshall of Fairbanks, Alaska, Jeff Oram of Idaho Falls, David (Elaine) Oram of Boise, and Greg (Stephany) Oram of Salt Lake City; 27 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Cedar Hills Ward building, 5425 Bannock Highway Pocatello, Idaho 83204 with a viewing for one hour prior to services. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 83201, 208-233-1500. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho 83204.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.colonial-funeralhome.com

Published by Idaho State Journal from Aug. 30 to Sep. 5, 2015.
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Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8. AJ

September 3, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of LaRae's passing. We were so grateful for the service she gave for our country and this community. We will miss her leadership and her courage. She loved her country and community and stood strong for conservative values. She will be missed. Thank you LaRae for all you did. It was a privilege to know you. Thank you and your wonderful husband.
Sinerely LesLee and Dennis Stoddard



To know you and your wonderful husband.

Dennis and LesLee Stoddard

September 2, 2015

Both of us are shocked to hear of the death of such a wonderful patriot and leader. She is still and inspiration for all.

John and Joyce Rogers

September 2, 2015

Bill, So sorry for your loss! I was priveledged to have met Larae. May God bring comfort and peace to you at this difficult time. My dad sends his condolences also. Helen (Feinauer) Dunkley

September 1, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of LaRae. We grew up together and have many fond memories of horseback riding,ice skating, youth conferences. We loved the branch growing up and LaRae will always be a great example of kindness to our family.

Marlene Behan Therrien

September 1, 2015

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of LaRae. We had many good memories at our little Branch in Bridgeport, Nebraska. She was always so much fun and a happy person. My love and prayers go out to her family.

Barbara (Behan) Stringham

August 31, 2015

What a great champion of Freedom! LaRae will be missed by all that looked to her for leadership.She is a great friend and we will miss her very much. Are prayers are with Bill and the family!

Mike Adams

August 31, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss remember we are only a call away if you need us for anything. Shane and Nancy

August 31, 2015

All of us who loved my friend LaRae Oram are saddened by her passing. She was too full of life to no longer be here with us. She loved her husband Bill and her family (and mine) and had planned to do that with her amazing grace and style for many more years. She had been my friend for 30 years. Some of our paths were similar and I was blessed to walk with her in both joy and struggles. She was a warrior of many causes and was guided by love and integrity. She made me want to be a better person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was blessed to have been loved by her and I will miss her spark. God speed LaRae...love you to the moon.

Carol Cunninghams

August 30, 2015

The world lost a friend today.

Lance Earl

August 30, 2015

LaRae was an amazing woman. She was strong and brave. She certainly was one of Liberties mightiest warriors. Liberty lost a best friend yesterday. LaRae was an inspiration to me and many others. She will be greatly missed. Bill, I cannot imagine how hard this is for you. I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I pray that the Lord will comfort at this hard time. Bill, I am proud of everything you and LaRae accomplished in the battle to preserve freedom. Job well done.

Ben Gregersen

August 30, 2015

Dear Bill,

Words cannot express my sorrow at this time. LaRae was a beautiful person who worked tirelessly to share her passion for liberty with all who crossed her path. She was such an inspiration to me and many others. I will miss her terribly. I find comfort in knowing she is with God now and will continue her work in the hearts and minds of us all. Bill, you and the family are in my heart and in my prayers.

Karen Calisterio

August 30, 2015

A brief moment is all we have in this world, and your light shined in the darkness so that others might see, and draw near. Your light returns now to join with the source of all Light. Until we meet again in heaven...Rest in peace.

Reina Avila

August 30, 2015

Dearest Bill and families,
LaRae is my friend and an amazing example of what it means to sacrifice for the principles you believe in. Her unwavering quest for Constitutional liberties to be maintained and restored were inspiring and infectious. Dear Bill, I am so very sorry. There are no words powerful enough to give you the comfort you deserve. Put your hand in The Lord's and he will lead you to understanding and peace. Joe and I send our love, prayers, and support to you and your families.
Dawn L and Joe Morrell

Dawn L. Morrell

August 30, 2015

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