Lori Tope King

Lori Tope King, age 65, passed away in her sleep on July 24, 2024 in her home in North Phoenix. Born in Tempe, living most of her life in Arizona, she was the daughter of Barbara Kochert and James Tope. After graduating from McClintock High School, she studied at Arizona State University and went on to work for 40 years in the mortgage and insurance industries, earning industry recognition for her excellent work.
Lori did not attend church in her later years, but held fast her belief in the grace of Jesus Christ for her life and for others. She loved to read, play word games and puzzles, and spend time with family. For the past 12 years her greatest joys were with her six grandchildren. She loved them abundantly and laughed with delight when she spoke of them to others. Lori will be remembered for her larger than life laughter and her compassion and calming spirit.
Lori is predeceased by her brother David R. Tope.
She is survived by her parents: Barbara Kochert; and James and Lita Tope; her siblings: Andrea Cox and Michael Tope (married to Traci); step-siblings: Shari Alton and Diane (D.C.) Cox and Denise Tope (married to Michael) and David Tope; and her daughters and son: Ashleigh Allen (married to Devin), Jamie King, and Joseph King and child-in-law: Jo King; as well as her beloved grandchildren: Judah and Addie King; and Alex, Raine, Felicity, and Penelope Allen.
A funeral Service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10am at Hansens Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery 6500 E. Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association or to St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix
A live-stream of the service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/4482154 A recording of the service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/993177679