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Lori McElhaney Obituary
Lori passed away in her home in Lomita, CA, October 5, 2013. Born in Davenport, Iowa, July 21, 1968. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis McElhaney; her sisters, Julie Brady, Lisa Saridakis (Philip Goglia); brother, Jeff McElhaney (Valerie) and 14 nieces and nephews. She graduated from Torrance High School. Lori was a Longshoreman with ILWU Local 13 since 1998. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Green Hills Mortuary 27501 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, 310-831-0311, www.greenhillsmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to ASPCA. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lori McElhaney
March 12, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Lori was a friend, and I can't even imagine the pain her family must feel. She was kind , compassionate, and honest. She is greatly missed. Lori I pray you have found peace. Always in my heart, Tina Elias
Mickey rivers
October 22, 2013
I was extremely sorry to hear the news on Lori's passing. I used to talk to her when she was a casual. My condolences to her family.
Sandy Goldich
October 19, 2013
Love you Lori with all my heart. From katina and sandi
Sandy Goldich
October 19, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved lori like a sister. She was one of my closes friends in school. We were together almost everyday. My heart is very heavy right now over this news. I'm gonna miss you very much lori but I have alot of memories of us and I will cherish them forever in my heart. God has an awesome angel!!! Love you lori RIP!!!
Sara Guyan
October 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all who loved or those who crossed her path. She was very kind to all and had a big heart. I graduate with her at THS and I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.
dianthe harris
October 18, 2013
Lori was one of the brightest things to happen in my life, she was my heart and soul. Through all the chaos and madness, our time together was magical and special. Rest in peace my sweet friend.
Kimberly Brown
October 17, 2013
My deepest sympathies to your family for your loss. Lori was an awesome lady. Prayers
and love sent your way.
Heather Wollard-Tuione
October 17, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Lori! I have so many great childhood memories of her! Lori was a best friend to me while we were at Sam Levi, we had so many good times! My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Gerard Doyle
October 17, 2013
Rest in piece, you will be missed by all who knew you.
October 17, 2013
We are sending our love and prayers your direction. Lori was the sweet one who made us all look good! - The O'Toole Family
Kim Lindahl
October 17, 2013
Roy and I send our deepest sympathies to the McElhaney family. What a terrible loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May she rest in peace. God bless you Lori.
Lynn Hummel
October 17, 2013
Dear Phyllis,Julie,Lisa ,Jeff and Families. Lori was always a Happy funny person. Carrie will always remember her Baby sitter Lori and all those Barbie Dolls. She will always be in our Hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family at this time of great loss.
Love
Lynn and Carrie
Kirsten Collins
October 17, 2013
Julie ~ sending my love to you & yours
Diana Haye
October 17, 2013
Julie, Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Sending much love.
Laurie Piai
October 16, 2013
Phyllis, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
October 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will cherish my childhood memories of Lori. May she rest in peace and forever be in our hearts and minds.
October 16, 2013
Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Kristen (Cowman) Geirman
October 16, 2013
Lori will always be in my heart, I have so many memories which I will treasure forever! My heart goes out to Phyllis, Julie, Lisa and Jeff and all her other extended family and friends. Lori was a character and always true to herself; what you saw was what you got, holding nothing back...she always made me laugh!! Rest in Paradise my friend!
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