Loralene Tobey James

We often talk about the times we spent with Lori and Tim. Most often it was an adventure of some sort!

I am SO sorry to hear of Lorie's passing. She has been my mentor for AFS for years. She was so dedicated to helping exchange students have the best possible experience and almost single handedly organized the annual fundraiser. I will really miss her calm spirit, skillful guidance, thoughtfulness, and insights into all situations. She lived her life with passion for the things that she strongly believed in. Thank you, Lorie for being a friend, an inspiration and a dedicated human being. So...

Loralene always demonstrated a wonderful passion for all she was involved in. I first met her when our sons were 15. I had called 'briefly' about my son's surprise birthday party and spent near two hours on the phone discussing politics, and a mutual love of Oregon History. From then on, each time we talked was a wonderful exchange, often about politics and current political events. Her tenacious spirit would light up with these topics. I knew her as a devoted mother , who always demonstrated...

I am so sad to hear of Lorie's death. It is shocking and I always considered her a contemporary although she was a few years older. I know she had some ongoing pain issues she was dealing with as I would occasionally run into her at Safeway. My son, John, and Jared were classmates and we did some carpooling together, ie. to Cub Scout events, to Lakeridge and Westridge meetings, etc. If volunteers were needed for any school activity, Lorie was ALWAYS willing to help. She did it all with a...

Lorie was such a good friend and good company. She will be sorely missed by me and my siblings. With much love and sincere condolences to her family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.