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Lorraine Hawkins
1924-2006
At the Shellpoint Hospice Center in Ft. Myers,
Florida, surrounded by her family, Rex, Vicki, Lora, and
Gary, Lorraine Ricks Hawkins, 82, chose April 13, 2006, as
her day of transition from this life to the next.
Lorraine was born in Benson, Utah, on March 3, 1924,
to Allen and Idella Ricks. She was the oldest of five
children. Lorraine was raised on a farm and learned the
value of hard work at an early age. Lorraine graduated from
North Cache. Growing up, Lorraine enjoyed riding horses,
dancing, and sports. She worked at the Bluebird on campus
and Levans. She met Rex Hawkins in 1942. They were married
on March 10, 1944, 10 days prior to Rex leaving for the
Pacific. Lorraine lived in Utah, Rhode Island, New Jersey,
California, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, and
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Lorraine and the children were
evacuated at this time during the Cuban Missile Crisis. She
visited every state, plus Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico,
Bahamas, Haiti, and Jamaica. She was living in Cape Coral,
Florida, at the time of her death.
Lorraine loved being a Navy wife, moving, meeting new
people, and living in different places. She enjoyed being
active in the Navy Officers' Wives Clubs, Girl Scouts,
bowling, golfing, playing bridge, deep-sea fishing, and
volunteer work. She loved to sew and was still using her
1940's Singer machine. Lorraine loved sports and was an avid
fan of the Jazz. She had a 22-year rewarding career with
Avon. Raising plants was one of Lorraine's passions. She
donated thousands of plants to local charities. Another
passion was her love of animals. She spent hundreds of hours
as a volunteer at humane societies. She and Rex took in and
provided love for scores of animals.
Lorraine loved her family and they brought her much
happiness. Though distance separated her from her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she loved and missed
them dearly. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Rex; two
daughters and one son, Vicki (Peter) Olson, North Logan,
Lora Montgomery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Gary (Cindy)
Hawkins, Ft. Myers, Florida; seven grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Norman Ricks of
Preston and Reed Ricks of St. George. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and brothers Max and Ferrel.
A graveside service will be held on May 6, 2006, at
1:00 on the northwest side of the Logan City Cemetery
overlooking the Utah State Stadium. Condolences and memories
may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. We
love you, Nan.
Stanley Lucido
1928-2006
Stanley Lucido passed away on Thursday, April 27,
2006, in Tooele, Utah.
Born on May 2, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, to Stello
(Stan) Lucido and Teresa Calendra Lucido. He was the
youngest of five children. He served honorably in the
Marines during World War II. Stan was a Jack of all trades;
he owned and operated many small businesses in every town he
ever lived. His adventures took him from New York to
California, to Nome, Alaska to Florida. This man lived his
life to the fullest, from small town politics to rounding up
wild horses in the Nevada desert.
He married Ellen Ruth Blackett in 1949, later
divorced. Survived by his children; Ruth Ann, Louis, and
Stanley, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis.
A family gathering was held on April 29, 2006. His
resting home will be as he wished in the Beatty, Nevada,
desert he loved so much. We are going to miss you tuff
guy.
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