“Lorrie” Lorraine Joyce Ahrenkiel Bess was born November 12, 1954, in Portland, Oregon.
She is preceded in death by her son Joshua Bess, father Morris Ahrenkiel, mother Vida Jackson Ahrenkiel, husband “Bud” Marion Bess, and brother Arnet Ahrenkiel.
She leaves behind granddaughters Jennifer, Jamie, & Brandi, great grandchildren, “special niece” Cori Krick, Uncle, Donald Jackson, Aunt, Fae Jackson Alyea many cousins, family and friends who loved her.
Lorrie grew up in Boring, Oregon, attended Boring Grade School, and graduated from Sandy High in 1972. She started a tax business with her childhood friend Laura Lutz. She loved her work as a tax consultant and worked over 40 years in the business. Lorrie loved traveling, playing games, reading, family reunions, talking politics and planning adventures.
She was generous with everyone and easy to talk to, truly a good listener. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. In spite of our grief, we have peace and assurance because we know Lorrie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, and is now eternally in heaven.