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HAINES CITY - David passed on to a better world very peacefully at his son's house in Winter Park, FL on March 31, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, July 18, 1922 to Thelma and Vincent Lorion. After completing high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years in the Armed Guards on a small ship that was torpedoed twice.
David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan, his son, Chip (Erma) Lorion, Mark Swanson (Elizabeth) and grandchildren, Ashton, Joli (Josh) Fytczyk, August, Sydney, Melissa Anderson and Damon, great granddaughter Reid, brother Bruce (Jan) and their daughter Debbie. He was predeceased by his parents, Thelma and Vincent Lorion, his brother, Charles, neph-ew, Charlie and his first wife, Arlene in 1963 and they had a son Chip.
David was a Director of Social Services for over 30 years in Roscommon and Owosso, MI. He loved his work and the wonderful support of his 70 case workers and secretary, Marsha. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge over 60 years, the Scottish Rite, Shriners, Kiwanis, Moose and St. Nicholas Anglican Church.
After retirement, Dave and Joan moved to the very relaxing area of Grenelefe Resort on the golf course where they have resided for 29 years. He was a very talented handyman and always eager to lend a helping hand. He loved fishing at Higgins Lake, MI and golfing.
Many thanks to all, including our wonderful daughter-in-law, Elizabeth and hospice for their loving care and support.
Services will be held April 14, 2018, 11:00 am. at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1729 Business Center Lane, just off of Hwy. 17/92 Kissimmee, FL. (The church is at the end of the mall just across from the Home Depot store and the WAWA station.) Burial will be April 16, 2018, 12:30 pm. at Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, Florida.
Donations may be made in honor of memory to Dave to: St. Nicholas Anglican Church, or the Shriners Hospital for the children of Tampa.
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April 26, 2018
Joan, I am so sorry to read of your loss. I am Joanne Mattoon Bower, your parents were friends of Gershom and Clara Mattoon. How many years have gone by since that time? May God give you and yours comfort in your time of sorrow.
Marsha Norder
April 18, 2018
I lost a wonderful boss and friend! Mr. Lorion was a kind, compassionate, and hard working man. He would always stop by everyone's cubicle and talk with them. He knew their families and names. Always willing to lend a helping hand. I remember he went to a client's home to work on the furnace when it was cold and no heat in the home. No job was ever beneath him. He loved to laugh and tell stories, some of which I knew had to be true. He loved his DSS family. I enjoyed him dressing up at Christmas as Santa and passing out treats to children at the office. He was not only my boss, but a true friend. See you on the other side! Love you!!!
Linda (Squiers) Kusnier
April 17, 2018
I worked for many years in Shiawassee County Social Services, as did my mother, Jane Squiers. He was always good to his staff and was always looking for ways to make our work environment better. He enjoyed a good potluck and was a part of most social activities within the office. I have a picture of him BBQ hotdogs with Dave Bough for an office picnic. I loved the many stories he shared, some of them might actually have been true. I loved his playfulness and generosity. He would ofen give employees tickets to take their children to the Shriner's Circus and it was something we might not otherwise afforded. I don't remember how it came about, but he used to call me "Daisy", and it would drive my mother crazy, as she would tell him she had given me perfectly good name. God bless you Dave and my sympathy to his family. He was a good to me.
Robert Huether
April 12, 2018
We will all miss you pops
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