Lorna D Wilkinson Obituary (1941

Lorna D. Wilkinson peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family on January 4, 2014 in Provo, Utah at the age of 72. She was the 7th child born to Emery & Alice Thomas in Las Animas, CO on June 11, 1941. Lorna attended Bent County High School. Lorna enjoyed her childhood as a country girl together with her sisters, on the Thomas Family Homestead. Lorna moved to Utah in 1963, married Gene Wilkinson, had two children Karen & Dirk; they later divorced. Lorna loved her job working as a Therapeutic Recreational Technician at Lindon, Oak View and East Lake Care Centers. Lorna loved listening to music, playing practical jokes and reading. She was happiest surrounded by her family. She is survived by her two children, Karen (Kelly) Lloyd & Dirk (Emily) Wilkinson, 8 grandchildren, 4.5 great-grandchildren, 7 sisters, brother-in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her Parents; brother, David and Sister, Anne Marie. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Elks Lodge, 1000 South, University Avenue, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com. The family gives our thanks to Orchard Park Care Center and all UVRMC, ICU medical staff.