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David Lorence Obituary

October 27, 1949- May 12, 2018

Former Corvallis resident David R. Lorence died May 12, 2018 in Waddell, Arizona.

David was born to Howard and Bobbie Lorence in Eugene, Oregon.

David served in the Army JAG Corps in Vietnam and in Europe.

He lived in Corvallis from 1979 to 2014, where he practiced law.

On September 24, 1983, David married Peggy.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He will be forever missed until we see him again.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Jake and Sam; daughter-in-law, Julia; sisters, Judy Head and Janet Glasser; and grandchildren, Lucas and Emily Lorence, children of Sam and Julia.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie and Howard.

At his request, David will be cremated and his ashes scattered in Oregon.

Published by Corvallis Gazette-Times on May 15, 2018.

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