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Lori June Cokeley Dietz
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Lori Cokeley Dietz Obituary
Lori was more than a mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was light, love, and pure joy. Her laugh was contagiously intoxicating. She inspired all with her positivity. Lori was absolutely genuine, and to know her was to love her-you couldn't help yourself. Lori loved life. Even when faced with the most difficult challenges in her life, she was joyful and positive. Lori always had compassion for others first. Even when she beat cancer, she gave the credit to her family instead of her strength and courage.
Lori was giving-her love, support, and friendship were steadfast and generous. The biggest cheerleader and fan of her family's marching band competitions, high school volleyball games, orchestra performances, softball games, and robotic competitions, she was never quiet. She was a loud and devout Rams and Blazers fan. She was Bon Jovi's number one fan. She loved all things Disney, Winnie the Pooh, and Christmas. Lori absolutely loved watching movies with her brother-she didn't just watch, she experienced everything. It was more fun watching her than the movie.
Above all, Lori loved her family. They were everything to her-her purpose, universe, and heart. Lori loved being a mom and was voraciously committed to it. She raised two beautiful daughters, Kimberly Dietz and Alisha Neill, and embraced her son-in-law, Josiah Neill as her own. She couldn't wait to be a grandma and was so exited when Rhea Neill was born and looked forward to the upcoming birth of her grandson this February. Lori was more of a mom than an aunt to her nieces, Kylie and Sara Cokeley. She was a best friend to her brother, Mike Cokeley and his wife Jenny ("The three amigos"). She was a loving daughter to Pete and Joan Cokeley and a sweet niece to June Churchill.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cedar Village Assisted Living and Serenity Hospice for their loving care.
A memorial will be held for Lori on Saturday, Jan. 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 134 Missouri Ave S., Salem, OR 97302.
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Eric Villegas
October 23, 2024
I worked with Lori for several years and we became friends. She would tell me of her daughter's cosplaying when I didn't know what that was, and now my own daughter and I do this. I wish I could share that with Lori. She was a Bon Jovi superfan, and we always would talk about the 80s, since that was out decade! My heartfelt condolences to her family. I am sorry I only found out about her leaving not too long ago.
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Terri Weninger
January 18, 2024
I met Lori at work where most of the time we were so busy we never got to spend quality time with anyone. I NEVER ever saw her without a smile on her face. She always made the rest of us do the same. What a wonderful spirit filled person she was. The world will miss this smiling face, but we will always remember it too! Terri Weninger
Wendy Stokes
January 18, 2024
We met at work and you were so sweet. So many wonderful memories of you getting married, having your girls & your identical twin mom and aunt coming and walking with you on your break. You brought your daughters to my home for a fun Mary Kay makeover. We lost touch after I left work, but when I see your photo in Minnie Ears, all I can do is smile because no matter what you were facing you always saw a bright side. Thank-you lord for allowing me to meet such a wonderful lady. Many blessings, Wendy (Kellogg) Stokes
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