Lori Larsen

Lori Ann Larsen, age 65, died on August 12, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida. She was born on November 15, 1959, to the late Bill and Dolores Larsen. She is survived by her loving brother, Larry. Lori was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Florida in her teens, graduating from Dunedin High in 1977.

After graduation, Lori returned to Michigan and pursued various careers, such as waitressing, which she was extremely proficient at. She eventually decided to become a recording engineer. Her path led her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she attended Nashville Tech. During her time in Nashville, she worked as an intern for numerous recording studios, assisting in recordings for artists like Randy Travis and other country musicians.

Lori graduated from Nashville Tech with honors, top of her class. At that time, she was recruited by the Army Corps of Engineers to become a hydro dam control room operator. Lori accepted a position at the Wolf Creek Dam in Russell Springs, Kentucky, where she built a beautiful home on the Cumberland River.

Lori stayed at Wolf Creek for over 25 years. During her employment, Lori assisted with the Hurricane Katrina Recovery and trained many new hires. After retirement, she decided to move back to Florida to be with her mother, father, and brother, Larry.

Lori loved the outdoors, especially the beach. She enjoyed activities like camping, biking, hiking, snowboarding, karate, and wakeboarding. Lori had an amazing sense of humor and loved to entertain and travel. She also loved taking her boat out on the Cumberland River, hunting for driftwood. Music was her passion. She was extremely knowledgeable in many musical styles. She was a gourmet cook who loved experimenting with different recipes, always adding a side sauce. Lori was also an animal lover and had cared for many stray cats throughout her life. Her true love was her beloved golden retriever, Sadie.

Lori was a generous and kind person who loved her friends and her family unconditionally. Lori was thoughtful and never had a negative thing to say about anyone. Lori will be truly missed.