Omar Lofgren Obituary


OMAR E. LOFGREN
September 15, 1925 ~ November 28, 2012

Omar E. Lofgren passed away peacefully on Nov 28, 2012 at the age of 87. A lifetime resident of Washington, Omar was a graduate of the University of Washington and a former US Marine.
He retired with 33 years of service from Pacific Northwest Bell and also served as the Director of the Spokane Area Economic Development Council.
Omar is survived by his wife, Helen; his two children, Christopher and Tracie; and his two grandchildren, Grace and Christian.
A Vigil Service will be held December 3, 2012, 5:30 p.m., at Saint Philip Catholic Church in Woodland, WA. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 4, 11:00 a.m., at Saint Philip Church.

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Published by The Columbian on Dec. 1, 2012.
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Dear Helen and Family,
We Sisters are remembering Omar with our prayers at this time. May he be close to you all each day.

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

December 5, 2012

Dear Helen and family,
Although we have know one another a short time, I believe our paths were meant to cross and we were to share our losses with one another. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very bittersweet time.
May you feel loved and cared for -

Lynn Blevens

December 4, 2012

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Omar E. Lofgren for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

December 4, 2012

Helen so sorry to hear about Omar. You both did so much for St Phillip Church. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Angie Ferguson, Alina Ferguson and Theresa Filla.

Angie Ferguson

December 3, 2012

Helen, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Marlene Norman

December 2, 2012

Helen,
Omar was a unique individual and someone I am proud to have known. You and the entire family are in our prayers.

Chuck Steilen

December 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to all the Lofgren family. Hoping you find peace and joy in the memories you will always have. Rely on friends and family in the days to come to give you comfort.

Angline Cranston

December 2, 2012

Helen,

This is Kathy Finley, Maury and Gerry Hickey's oldest daughter, and I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of Omar's passing. We haven't seen you in a long time, but I remember you both and remember, I think, being at your house when I was a girl. Much peace to your family at this time.

Kathy Finley

December 2, 2012

Helen, Tracie & Chris - Remember all the good times! Omar is now free! I'll bet he's already fishing with God. Peace be with you. Love, Ed & Susie

December 2, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May God grant Omar eternal rest and peace and may He bless your family with consolation and joy as we begin the Advent season in the church. I will offer a Mass Sunday, December 2, for Omar and his family. In God's love, Bishop Kenneth Steiner (brother of Maryl Merwin)

Bishop Ken Steiner

December 1, 2012

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Omar

Ray & Eileen Lewis

December 1, 2012

My prayers & thoughts to the family. Omar was my boss at the phone company. He was always a gentleman & highly thought of & respected. I worked with Helen on the Service League at Sacred Heart Medical Center. A wonderful family & what a blessing when a loved one leaves so many nice memories. May God's promise of eternal life bring you comfort.

Susie Morgan

December 1, 2012

Very sad to read about Omar this morning. We attended St. Phillips for several years and Omar was like a Grandpa to my then two little girls. We truly feel blessed to have known Omar. God Bless.

Peter & Casaundra Rosenkranz

December 1, 2012

I met Omar in Spokane, 1961. He was my boss and mentor. However he taught me much more. Through the years, I'm sure he remained the consummate gentleman.

Jack Bona

December 1, 2012

So very sorry to read about Omar. I am an old friend from the San Juan Islands. He was a lovely man and I know he will be missed. Strength to you all.

Beverly Richdale

December 1, 2012

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