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Gary Kim Lorimor
Dec. 26, 1956 - Oct. 18, 2022
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Gary Kim Lorimor was called home at the age of 65. The world has tragically lost a great brother, father, and opa.
Gary was born in Eugene, OR, on December 27, 1956. He grew up in Corvallis, OR. He attended Corvallis High School where he graduated in 1975 with a full Air Force ROTC scholarship. He attended Oregon State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
After graduating he went directly into pilot training. He then attended the Air Force Institute of Technology and received a Master's in Engineering. He accomplished much in his career and retired from the Air Force after 25 years with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the state of Washington.
Gary continued his love of flying with RC planes and drones. He volunteered with the Lewis County Radio Control Club. He was a devout catholic.
Gary is survived by his brothers: Rodney, Dennis, and Donald; his children: Benjamin, Grace, Ellen, Rachel, Olivia, and their mother; his 9 grandchildren; and countless extended family and found family members.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on November 10 at Willamette National Cemetery (11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, OR 97086). A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (400 S. Andresen Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661). Please send all flowers to St. Joseph's.
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OLIVIA LORIMOR
November 4, 2022
Quick Update, A typo was delivered. To the newspaper
The Services are as follows
Military Service (Open to Public)
November 10th @ 2:30pm
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd.
Portland, OR 97086-6937
Memorial Service
November 15th @11am
St. Josephs Catholic Church
400 S Andresen Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
Rich Robinson
November 4, 2022
Always a great guy to work with. He could find the positive in any situation.
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