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Lori Messner Obituary
On Thursday, August 8, 2024. Lori, loving wife and best friend of Gerry, passed away at age 70 in Victoria, BC.
Lori was born June 26th, 1954 in Calgary, AB to Doug and Dorothy (Mowat) Lamb.
She obtained her nursing diploma at Mount Royal University in 1976. She nursed briefly in Calgary and in 1980 moved to Victoria, BC to continue her nursing career. She received her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree in 1983 from University of Victoria. She nursed in the Hospice unit of Royal Jubilee Hospital for many years and retired from nursing in 1999. She then worked for many years at Bolen Books in Victoria.
In 1981 she met Gerry, a Canadian Navy Sailor and they would get married in 1986. Lori and Gerry had travelling in common and enjoyed sea cruises, a bus tour of Europe, a trip to Nashville and Memphis (both were country and western and Elvis fans), also trips to Reno and Las Vegas and various trips across Canada. They also enjoyed line dancing. Lori was an avid reader and a member of a book club compromised of some of her nursing friends.
Lori was preceded in death by her father Doug (2003), nephew Christopher (2015), and mother Dorothy (2018). She is survived by husband Gerry, sister Susan Mowat, sisters-in-law Joan Penny, Catherine Penny, and brother-in-law Kevin Penny (Sue).
Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and all the staff members at the former Oak Bay Lodge, and the Summit Long Term Care Facility for the care and compassion they provided to Lori during her struggle with dementia (Alzheimer's).
At Lori's request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a time and place to be determined.
Interment will take place in the Beaver Creek cemetery just north of MacGregor, Manitoba, at a date and time to be determined.
If you wish, donations in Lori's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.
Memories and Condolences
for Lori Messner
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Ron Cameron
October 4, 2024
I'd like to offer my condolences Gerry.
Ron (Head) Cameron
Nadine
September 1, 2024
Gerry, I am sorry to hear of Lori's passing. I remember the many line dancing classes and the fun times at the jamborees. Know she is missed. My thoughts are with you.
Nadine
Keith
August 23, 2024
Gerry
You know my thoughts are with you at this time.
Keith
Joanne Boutilier
August 22, 2024
Dear Gerry
I was so very sorry to hear of Lori's passing. She fought such a long battle as she struggled with her dementia. I remember having several visits with her at Bolen's when we were out for family visits. May she now rest in peace, and please know you are in my thoughts.
Joanne Boutilier
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Sylvia Boutilier
August 22, 2024
Lori was such a good friend to Jack's parents...they shared lots of laughs together, and she was always very helpful when it came time to make decisions about future care. I'm sorry for your loss, Gerry.
Sylvia
Donna
August 21, 2024
Gerry, I´m shocked and saddened to hear of Lori´s passing. We worked together at Hospice for many years and were friends outside of work as well. To this day, I still think of Lori whenever I´m at Bolen´s. I can still hear her voice and her laughter.
She´ll always be remembered. Gerry, please know that I´m thinking of you.
Donna
théa
August 21, 2024
Oh my goodness Gerry , what a shock opening the obits today to the sweet face of my friend Lori ! I nursed at Victoria Hospice with her for years and was in the same book club which continues to this day.She was a dream to work with- lots of fun and an excellent nurse . She hosted the shower for the birth of my son . Damn that Alzheimer´s which takes so many wonderful minds away . I am holding you in my heart Gerry - please know i am thinking of you . xxx théa
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