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1957
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2012
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Lorrie Caraway Obituary
Des Moines
Lorrie Caraway, 54, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, following a courageous two year battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, January 23, at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel. Private burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery.
Lorrie was born and raised in Des Moines and attended East High School. She married Laird Caraway on June 5, 1976. Lorrie worked many years for Country Kitchen then Montana Mikes. She had many hobbies, her favorite was spending time with her family.
Lorrie is survived by husband, Laird Caraway, her children, Kerri (Jeff) Habick, Joseph (Jennifer) Caraway, William (Valerie) Caraway, and James Caraway; siblings, Danny Jacobson of Carson City, NV, Sheri (Ron) Daniels, Paula Greene; grandchildren, Amanda Sparks, Madison Habick, Logan Sparks, Joshua Sparks, Nicholas Caraway, Alexander Caraway, and Cameron Archer; and great-grandchildren, Cayden Sparks and Jordin Sweet. She is preceded in death by her parents, Beverly Jean (Graves) and Raymond Jacobson.
The family will receive friends from 3 tp 5 p.m. Sunday at Westover Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stoddard Cancer Center. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.
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Chrissy Michael
January 23, 2012
I cared for Lorrie for the last few months at Methodist and truly enjoyed our time together. It always brightened my day to find out that I'd be caring for her. I saw first hand the love and commitment that Laird had for her. I appreciate the opportunity to have known them and send my deepest condolences to the entire family.
Joyce Schwalbe
January 21, 2012
I Worked with Lorrie at Country Kitchen She was a great person always had a smile on her face. My condolences go out to her loved ones at this time of sorrow.
January 20, 2012
I'm Kerri's mother in law and Jeff''s mother. I met Lorrie for the first time at Kerri and Jeff''s wedding. My first impression of her was (what a very kind and loving person she is).Kerri and Jeff will always have wonderful memories of her to get them through this hard time. Kerri is one of my daughters now and I can only hope she will love me half as much as she loves her MOM Lorrie.
January 19, 2012
We Miss you sooooo much!! Love you and see you when I get there
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Amanda Pope
January 19, 2012
Thank you Lorrie for always being such a sweet lady. I hope you find peace, and a big cup of Iced Tea.
Amanda Pope
January 19, 2012
My sister is married to Lorrie's son Joe. I've spent some time with Lorrie and she was such an amazing, wonderful and sweet person. I feel blessed to have known her for the little time I did. I can see her now, healthy with a big cup of sweet tea that she loved to drink, watching over us all. To all that knew her, to her family I am so sorry.
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