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Died:
- Loretta Pearl Stonner
11/30/1951 - 11/27/2021
Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend
Loretta, known to some as Lorie was born in Burlington Colorado to Carol Joyce (Hershey) and Ralph Sheldon Thompson. She Spent her early childhood in Burlington Colorado. The family moved to Adams City Colorado now known as Commerce City today. In 1954 Lorie attended Adams City High School and exceled in sports, lettering 16 times in her four years at Adams City. Lorie graduated Adams City in 1969 and decided to attend college at Western State University located in Gunnison Colorado, here she would meet the love of her life William Pate Stonner, Married July 22, 1970, they spent 51 years together building a family and enjoying scouts with their three sons. William Pate Stonner II born February 1971, Jason Christopher Stonner born May 1972 and Michael Paul Stonner born January 1975.
Lorie and Bill purchased their first home in Lochbuie Colorado and as their family grew and required more room, they moved just down the way located on the outskirts of town between Ft. Lupton and Hudson. Here they would find their forever home, a place they would watch their kids grow, and seasons change.
Lorie loved her kids and grandkids, beyond anything else they brought great joy to her life. Lorie had a total of 9 grandchildren, Five Granddaughters: Arizona, Alexis, Taylor, Dilynn and Grace. Four grandsons: William (Billy), Jaden, Logan, and Odin. Teo great grandsons: Aiden and Ronin. She loved watching them in all their sporting activities, school plays or just texting to say I love you.
Lorie was very active in volunteering for her boys in school and scouts. Lorie led the RIF program (reading is fundamental), she was an avid member of the PTA. She volunteered for the fundraiser at the Hudson fair and help led field day. Lorie was involved greatly in scouts starting out as a Den Mom. Some of her accomplishment would go on to include earning her Silver Beaver, she was an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow and received 3 beads for Wood Badge and many other awards and accolades.
Lorie's love for the scouts and the outdoors overflowed into her professional career as well. She was a wiz with numbers and managed the budget for all donations for Denver area council for the Boy Scouts of America. She spent 25 years with the scouts and retired in 2017.
Lorie held some hidden talents she was amazing at crocheting, drawing, sewing, creating epic Halloween costumes for her kids and grandkids. She was a pro at sudoku and the Sunday crossword puzzle. Lorie had a beautiful voice and very smart wit. She was great at trivia and a person you could count on for sound advice regardless or if you wanted to hear it or not.
Lorie could have a hard shell, but inside was a big softy who loved life, family, and friends. The legacy of Lorie?s giving spirit lives on in her children and grandchildren?s passion for sports, love of reading, and zest for life. Lorie will forever be greatly missed.
Loretta is survived by her husband William Stonner
Son - Jason Stonner and wife Kristina (Heinmiller) Stonner
Michael Stonner and wife Jodi (Miller) Stonner
Grandchildren - Arizona (Stonner) Menke and husband Joel Menke
William Stonner III, Taylor Moya, Jaden Moya, Logan Stonner, Alexis Stonner, Odin Stonner, Dilynn Stonner, and Grace Stonner
Great Grandchildren - Aiden Menke, Ronin Menke
Siblings - Daniel Thompson and Gary Thompson
5 Nephews and 2 Nieces
Preceding her in death are her parents Ralph Thompson and Carol (Hershey)(Thompson) Browning
Stepfather - Laverne Browning
Son - William Pate Stonner II
January 8th 2022 11:00AM
Longs Peak Church - 295 N 12th Ave. Brighton, Colorado 80601
Reception to follow
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1951 - 2021 (69 years)
