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Leona Iorg Obituary
1928-2020
On March 25, 2020 our beautiful mom Leona Johnson Iorg passed from this life into the next at the age of 91. She resided in Vacaville California.
Leona was born on December 3, 1928 in Ioka Utah. She grew up on a farm and told numerous stories of the adventures she had as the youngest daughter in her family. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Roosevelt, Utah. She met and married her husband Charles Iorg on November 5, 1947 in Ely, Nevada and they were later sealed in the Oakland Temple. Leona and Charles moved to Northern California and eventually settled in Blue Lake California. Together they had four children, Rona, Dane, Lee, and Garth. Leona was very active and involved in the Blue Lake community where she made lifelong friends. She worked at Lindstrand's Market, was a member of the Wha-Nika woman's club and she was always lending a helping hand at community events.
Leona's children attended Arcata High School where they were all active in school activities and sports. Leona was her children's biggest fan and never missed attending their games. Her love and support for her children never wavered as she continued to be their biggest fan throughout her life.
Leona spent the last years of her life living in Vacaville California with her husband Charles where she has left behind many friends.
Leona had a wonderful life and was dearly loved and adored by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren as their fun-loving granny. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved serving in her church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Clarence and Ane Geneva Peterson Johnson and her 10 siblings. She is survived by her husband Charles Iorg, daughter Rona Portalupi, son-in-law Richard Portalupi, son Dane Iorg, daughter-in-law Gay Iorg, son Lee Iorg, daughter-in-law Pam Iorg, son Garth Iorg, daughter-in-law Patty Iorg, twenty-one grandchildren, sixty-six great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
As her children we would like to thank the people who knew and loved her for their friendships to her and for the wonderful sentiments we have received.
Due to the current restrictions surrounding the Corona Virus a burial service was held with immediate family only.
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March 4, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judy Downey Shepherd
April 20, 2020
She was a sweet soul and I cherish her shared wisdom when I was a teen. Sincerest condolences to all the family .
Pamela Smallwood Byington
April 19, 2020
Sister Iorg was a lovely woman. Remember her from when I joined the Church in the 60's. Love and prayers for family. I know she will be missed. How wonderful she was with them for so long.
Sincerely,
Pamala Smallwood Byington
Robyn-Johnson Secreet
April 16, 2020
We Were The JOHNSON Family;'{ back in the day;' We Lived In Blue Lake Ca;'My Dad Was The Coach Of Garth Irog [ Baseball] He would Tell My Son All About The Irog Family] I'm The Youngest;'So I Was Probably 1 Yrs Old Back Then] When I Became A Mom In The Eighties We Took My Parents To Alot Of Oakland A's Games..We Finally Met Garth When The A's Played The Blue Jay's.. Dad Took Our Son To The Blue Jay's Dugout & [Korey] [Son] Got to Meet Garth!! He Gave Him A BALL!! All I Know Is That My Family;'New Leona & Family;'& Alway's enjoyed there Family..So My Thoughts To Leona is That She raised a beautiful family and was a wonderful Mother Wife Friend To So Many..And Will Be Missed By All...My Dad Was [ Fred [Fritz ] Johnson
Melba
April 15, 2020
Aunt Leona was a very special person always ready for an adventure and a heart full of love!! She made my childhood memories so much better and love talking with her on the phone my heart aches for Rona and the boys and you and Uncle Chuck are in my prayers Im so sorry she couldnt have the service she deserved.
Cynthia Brown Forsyth
April 15, 2020
I loved Leona so much! What a beautiful, sweet, dear person. I will always remember her fondly.
Shirley Holland
April 14, 2020
Dear Iorg family, I am so deeply saddened to learn of Leona's passing. She was one of the sweetest, most honorable ladies I have ever known. She was beautiful and kind; and she set an example as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved me when she had no reason to do so, and I will always, always remember her. I am so grateful to have known her.
Carol Combs
April 13, 2020
Leona along with all the Iorg family a great part of Blue Lake memories. A great lady. Love Carol (Genzmer) Combs
Katie Morehouse
April 12, 2020
Rona and Richard, I am so sorry. You were the best children an aging parent could have. I hope you take comfort in that.
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