1924 - 2013
LaNore Marion Dorton Espenschied-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother-passed from this life at her home on March 25, 2013, from causes incident to her age (88). The youngest of three children, LaNore was born in Salt Lake City on October 28, 1924, to Dewey Norman and Sarah Mae Dansie Dorton. LaNore and her eternal sweetheart, Bryan August Espenschied, were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 5, 1947. Their individual talents together formed an exceptional partnership for life and eternity.
LaNore was a lifelong student and educator. She received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Utah. LaNore worked as a personnel supervisor at Sak's Fifth Avenue in New York City while continuing her education at Columbia University. She taught kindergarten in her home and was later commissioned to develop the curriculum and train teachers for the first kindergarten program of the Davis County School District. LaNore was a docent at the Beehive House and The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum.
LaNore loved the Savior, her family, and all children, serving them with exceptional kindness and devotion. She held many responsibilities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including service on the Church's Primary General Board from 1970 to 1979. She trained Relief Society and Primary leaders while serving with her husband as he presided over the Western Canadian and Africa West Missions. LaNore also organized and chaired non-denominational groups that provided adult education and humanitarian aid in Canada, Nigeria, and Ghana. She was an Assistant Matron in the Atlanta Georgia, Frankfurt Germany, and Salt Lake Temples.
LaNore is survived by her children, Kaye Espenschied (Dale) Smith, Bryan James (DaNielle) Espenschied, Nola Espenschied (J. Richard) Stark, and Mark Dorton (Susan) Espenschied. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Bryan, her beloved husband of 65 years, preceded her in death by only five days. Her passing was also preceded by her parents, her beloved stepfather (Lester James Olson), both siblings, (Boyd Dorton and LaRaine Hutch), and twin sons (Spencer August and David Lee Espenschied).
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary (260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah) and preceding the funeral from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, April 5, at the Centerville Utah South Stake Center (270 North 300 East, Centerville, Utah) at 11 a.m. Interment at the Centerville Cemetery (650 East 400 South, Centerville, Utah) will immediately follow the funeral. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.larkincares.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2013.

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Michael MacDonald

April 20, 2013

The last time I visited with President and Sister Espenscheid, we talked about how many of their missionaries named sons after President Espenschied, including my eldest son, Bryan, but Sister Espenschied was a bit disappointed that they weren't aware of any "LaNore's". Regardless of the name, you will always be my ideal of grace and dignity. As in life, President Espenschied is blessed to have you with him now and for eternity. May God bless your children and grandchildren.
Elder Mike MacDonald, Western Canadian Mission 1968-1970

March 30, 2013

Dear Sister Espenschied,
I welcomed you and Bry to Canada when you arrived to preside over the Western Canadian Mission. I was honored to served as Bry's first assistant, and later work for him at Milne Truck Lines. You were an inspiration to all who knew you and was always so kind to me and my family. It is only fitting that you join Bry in the Celestial Kingdom. You were both too worthy before the Lord to be separated. God Bless you and Bry and your wonderful family.
All my love to you both,
Elder King (Walt as you called me)

Kirk Nelson

March 30, 2013

Kirk O saying Hi and we love ya!
Hope to see you on the 5th.

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