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Megan Gambino posted a condolence
Sunday, December 27, 2020
As I reflect on this COVID Christmas, I am reminded of the way people have loved me when I felt isolated. Loved me like Christ. That was Loraine. She was the grandmother I longed for. One that showed up, that loved well, and gave gifts to me and those I love. One Christmas, my family was able to spend Christmas with the whole Fessenden family. I will never forget the shock I felt to be so included and the gift they gave us. We were always treated like family. May we remember that love is eternal and that Loraine was welcomed home in great pomp and circumstance. Rest well grandma. You’ve earned it.
Love,
Megan Gambino
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Tim Palaske posted a condolence
Friday, December 25, 2020
My fondest memories of Aunt Loraine revolve around family gatherings, especially Christmas. The years and images tend to melt together, but I remember her smile and her voice. I remember her playing the piano as the family sang Christmas carols. I remember one Christmas in particular when she helped all of us cousins write and rehearse a special recitation for our grandparents. I remember how she would sometimes “scold” me with a good natured “Oh, Timmy!” These are the memories I will keep of Aunt Loraine. My heart goes out to my mother Linda, Uncle Denys, Bruce, Diane and their families. May all of you find comfort and peace in this time of loss.
Tina Palaske Lee posted a condolence
Friday, December 25, 2020
Dear Uncle Denys, Bruce, Diane, and families,
I have been overwhelmed with emotions these past days since learning of Aunt Loraine's sudden passing. Especially today being Christmas, I have so many happy memories of time spent together. I pray for God's peace and I look forward to our reunion in heaven someday.
Love and prayers, Tina and family
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Tim & Sondra Armstrong posted a condolence
Friday, December 25, 2020
We have known Loraine mostly through letters and emails, as we have been overseas for many years. We were greatly delighted to be able to visit with her and Denys in person in 2017. Loraine greeted us and our children with delight, and had a gift for each one of them - which we've learned since was simply an overflow from a heart that loved to give. We have been blessed to know Loraine, and will look forward to our reunion in the presence of Jesus when He likewise calls us Home. Love from Tim, Sondra, Jonny, Sarah, Benji, Gabe and Lydia
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Billie, Abbie, and Rick Layne posted a condolence
Thursday, December 24, 2020
We were blessed with Loraine's bright smile and kindness from the first days of moving into the neighborhood. Over the next six years she and Denys were rock-steady friends and neighbors. Their many spontaneous acts of kindness left us truly in awe. We are left deeply saddened by Loraine's passing but take inspiration from the life she lived. She very much lives on in our memories.
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Susan Dixon posted a condolence
Thursday, December 24, 2020
We (Bill & Susan Dixon) met Loraine and Denys in 1996. We had both just built our homes on Cedar Ridge Loop in Vancouver. Although we wish we had also built a one-level home as was the case for Loraine and Denys!
We have enjoyed 24 years of having Loraine and Denys as great neighbors. We have enjoyed many conversations including gardening tips. We smile every time we look out our window and see their beautiful yard.
Our condolences to Denys, his children and grandchildren.
Susan and Bill Dixon
Joe Slavens posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Loraine was truly kind, always interested in us, and believed in me--and told me. She truly demonstrated the Fruit of the Spirit, the mark of God's children. I have fond memories of Christmas parties at her house, lunch at Sweet Tomatoes, bagels and coffee, and having her visit with us as she and Denys were giving us a kitchen table for our new place in Vancouver. She was so kind, generous, and helpful as we moved back to the US from Australia, helping fit us out in our new place, having moved with only the bags in our hands. And, so kind to our children too, as demonstrated by my kids' tears when they heard this news!! As I put one of my children, Lucy, to bed an evening after we found out about Loraine's home-going, we talked about Loraine and Lucy pointed to her little toy that Loraine gave to her and that sat on Lucy's bed. We are better for having known Loraine; she personified kindness, gentleness, and love. I can't imagine how much her family misses her, but our family thanks yours for sharing her with us. We look forward to seeing her again! Lots and lots of love from The Slavens!
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Sue Stein posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
I met Loraine at Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. We were classmates. She helped me contact class members this las year for our 55th Class Reunion (which did not happen due to Covid-19). Her help was so appreciated by me. I am saddened by this news but know that she is with the Lord, out of pain, and watching out for her loved ones. Thank you so much for notifying me. Prayers for you and your family. Sue Stein
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Clint Ashley posted a condolence
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Clint and Ilsemarie Ashley
In 2016 we became acquainted with Loraine and Denys. We moved to Vancouver from central Washington when Ilsemarie met Loraine through Bible Study Fellowship. Soon we were meeting as couples. Loraine loved our Lord Jesus and that was evident in her words and life. When we moved to Vancouver she asked if there anything she and Denys could do in helping us get settled in our home. We suggested the walls in the living room needed a fresh coat of pain. Great, she said, we will do that for you. Prior to moving into our home she and Denys painted the entire interior of the home, including the ceiling. So, our home to this day is a reminder of her work prompted by love. We very much valued her friendship and our fellowship together in Christ. We miss Loraine.
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Dianne Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, December 20, 2020
How can I put into words what Loraine meant to me?
First I wish to express my deep sympathies to Denys,
Bruce and his family, Diane and her family, and
Linda and her family. You have lost a precious, precious
lady but you do know where she is, in the presence of the Lord.
Loraine was the most wonderful example of Christ and lived
this life so abundantly to all of us who knew her. Her servants
heart never tired of doing for others and with a joyful heart, smile
and her loving laugh. I moved here one year ago and Denys
and Loraine were sent by the Lord to see me through the
moving process and helping me get established in my new home.
Loraine's contact loving words and encouragement will be
greatly missed. Denys and Loraine were the most wonderful
couple together, always looking out for others.
How can I put into words what Loraine meant to me?
Words are not adequate but someday I will see her again
in the presence of the Lord...rejoicing!
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Karen Fancher posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Dear Denys,
My prayers are with you and your family. It was such a joy to see you and Lorraine together and to share special moments at your home. She was always so warm and welcoming. Your love for the Lord and for one another were so evident. You both invested your lives in strengthening and serving others. I am praying for comfort and strength in the days to come as you miss her wonderful presence on this earth. The hope of advent, God with us, and the assurance of life everlasting in Christ is ever more precious. We do grieve with hope. The grace of Christ be with you.
In Jesus,
Karen Fancher
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Kari Carrico posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
It was a joy to read Loraine's obituary-- what a beautiful woman of God she was! I am so thankful that I could travel to Israel this past January with her and Denys and two of their granddaughters! Because I live in Japan, I otherwise might not have seen her again on this earth. I'm thankful we had that time to "catch up." We pray for God's comfort and peace to envelop Loraine's dear family at this time.
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Rick Rios posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Carolyn and Rick Rios started their relocation from Alaska to the Northwest in 2015. Loraine’s gift of care giving befriended Carolyn quickly as they first met at Bible Study Fellowship. Carolyn had a terminal disease and Lorraine became her first pray warrior in our new home.
Loraine and Carolyn quickly became close soul mates with the Lord at the helm of their ship of life. For the next five years they navigated the sea of troubled health, always praising God. Carolyn was inspired by Lorraine’s fortitude of positive worship and praise.
Carolyn passed away in March and Loraine in December of the same year. God’s timing is perfect. I glorify the Lord in Jesus prayer in John 17:24 “”Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.”
Great grief is born out of deep love. We love you Loraine as you have left us and gone on ahead into the arms of Jesus.
Rick Rios
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The Wilson Family posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Loraine was a dear sister in Christ and cherished and beloved “Grandma Loraine” to our kids. I have wonderful memories of spending many Thanksgivings, Christmas dinners, graduation parties and other special occasions with Loraine. She was such a lovely reflection of Christ. She was sincere, encouraging, generous, loving, smart and so creative. Even when you were in a crowded room and she was talking to you, she had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person at that moment.
Loraine was beyond thoughtful. She attended our kids adoption ceremony and party, sent Anna and Samuel valentine cards, and even surprised me with a kitchen tool from Amazon after she was helping me in my kitchen one Thanksgiving and noticed something I needed. She and Denys also made a special trip to Gresham to hand deliver a plant and card after my mom passed last year. Our lives are so much richer and blessed because of Loraine. She has forever impacted us in ways that only the Lord can do.
As I have been praying for Denys, Bruce, Amy, Abbie, Rachel, Libby and Diane and her family, the Lord has brought the worship song, “How Deep the Father’s Love” to my mind. The following words of this song so clearly state the love Loraine had for the One whose presence she is in now:
I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer;
But this I know with all my heart –
His wounds have paid my ransom.
Our hearts grieve with the Fessenden family over the passing of Loraine. I look forward to the day when we are reunited in heaven at the feet of our Savior, Jesus Christ for all eternity. That is the beautiful hope we have.
Love to you all,
Jen, Craig, Samuel and Anna
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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