Lorraine Mabel Gayral
Lorraine M. “Lori” Gayral passed away peacefully at her home in Sandy, Oregon on November 1, 2008 at 12:09 pm, surrounded by her family after a five year battle with breast cancer. Lori was born in Caldwell, Idaho on February 15, 1944 and spent her adult life in Oregon. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leslie “Mike” Witham and Velma Lenora (Yates) Witham, along with brothers, Jack Yates, Jerry Witham and William Witham.
Lori was a beautiful soul who juggled her life between raising her family, working and gardening. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Paul Gayral. He was blessed to enjoy her companionship and love and above all, her beautiful friendship for what seems such a short time. Lori gifted the world with her children, Leslie Harris of Sandy, Jeff Gayral of Astoria, and Deashia Gayral-Baker of Wood Village and recognizes her sons-in-laws, Tommy Harris and Frank Beaker. Her pride and joy are her two granddaughters, Daisy Gayral and Kayla Beaker.
Lori also leaves behind her surviving three brothers and one sister; Joe Witham, Buster Witham, Charles “Scotty” Witham, all of Oregon and Margie Silence of Iowa, along with her sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Throughout most of her life, Lori worked in the grocery industry. Later, she applied her people and caring skills as a nurse in Bend, Oregon. She ended her work life as a high tech Technician in Bend before retiring and moving to Sandy six years ago to spend more time with her grandchildren and family.
A private ceremony was held for her and her immediate family. Lori would like to be remembered through the Providence Cancer Center.
WE LOVE YOU MOM & GRANDMA