Lori Lynn Pick
July 26, 2009
Lori Pick, 40, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Des Moines. Lori was born on September 5, 1968 to Jack and Diana Pedersen. Lori was a homemaker who loved taking care of her kids. She enjoyed talking and visiting with friends. She was an active member of the Capitol City Baptist Church in Des Moines and volunteered at her children's schools, and was a daily witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lori is survived by her husband, Joel; children, Noah, Olivia, Isaiah, and Elijah; parents, Diana Ober (Dennis); grandparents, Maryllin Tollenaar, and Harold and Ellen Ober; sisters, Sara Sanger (Eric), Suzanne Friedrickson (Cris), and Deana Brennan (Nate); and brother, Nathan Ober (Catherine). She was preceded in death by her dad, Jack Pedersen; and grandparents, John Tollenaar, and Richard and Lucille Pedersen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at Capitol City Baptist Church, 5990 NE 14th Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the church; burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made for the education of her children in loving memory of Lori.
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Koz and Marcia Kozeliski
08/10/2009
We just found out about Lori we are so sorry for your loss will be praying for you daily to help you all get thru this time.
Terry Howard
08/04/2009
I just heard this past weekend about Lori and wanted to express my sincere sympathy. I went to Capitol City for the last 10 years and was always impressed of the joy that she brought to others with her smile and loving ways. Please know that the whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Megan Luke and Max Johnson
08/01/2009
I wanted to let your family know that our prayers are with you. It's been 8 years since Chris Head(twins dad) died, 2 years since we lost Adam and 8 months ago when my dad past away. I haven't figured out any great words of comfort to give but I can tell you the love of my boys, my family and support of my friends is what gets me through the days. I am here if you need any thing, and it has helped my boys by being with others kids that have lost loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss, but i am so glad that you had her in your life and god chose your family to bless you with her. What great memories it sounds like your family has of her. Hang in there!
All my love and support
Megan Johnson
Max and Luke Johnson
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Jackie Watkins
07/30/2009
Denny & Diane
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Lori was such a sweet, loving and talented young lady. Sometimes it's hard to understand why God would choose to take someone so gifted at such a young age. We can only be thankful in knowing that we will definitely see that loved one again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be so in the days ahead.
Barron & Cindy Penner
07/30/2009
Lori was an example for all of us in many ways. Her love for the Lord often challenged our own walk. She never shyed away from sharing the love of Jesus. Your entire family are dear friends to us. Our hearts are grieving because we will miss Lori a lot, but at the same time we know she is with her Lord and Savior and in perfect peace now and forever. We love you guys. Please know that we are praying for you and will be standnig with you through this time.
Deb Jones
07/30/2009
Dear Dennis and Diana....
I was so sorry to hear of Lori's passing. What a beautiful lady she became from that little girl I remembered when in high school at Earlham. I especially remember her always holding her mom's hand at different school functions and the cute smile she always had on her face. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Lori's family at this time. May God give you His perfect love and peace during this very sad and difficult time as you lift your sorrows to Him.
Connie and Alan Lovelady
07/29/2009
Our hearts go out to your family. Lori was such a joy to be around and will be greatly missed. We hope that the memory of her laughter, her witty personality and her sincere love of people and the Lord will give you strength during this time.
Rich and Irene Wheeldon
07/29/2009
Dennis and Diane--
We are so sorry to hear about your daughter. We remember her fondly from band trips as the sweet little pixie that would accompany you on our excursions. Family is so important and precious. Although it has been some time since we have seen you, we do think of you and your family often. We pray for many wonderful memories for you of times together and pray for Lori's husband and children.
Caren (Robey) Hemann
07/29/2009
Revelation 22:5
"Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever."
Lori was my childhood friend and I cared for her very much. The memory of her will always be in our hearts. May Lori be blessed with eternal life and love. I pray that God will send his blessings to her family during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Caren and Darren Hemann and Family
Renee Worcester
07/29/2009
Dearest family
O how our heart aches, that we have lost such a wonderful sister, mom, wife and friend. We are praying for Jesus to save us all in our loss but especially you Joel, Noah, Olivia, Isaiah, and Elijah, and Denny and Diana. Her joy, her desire to love Christ, and her mercy towards others marked her whole life.
Our prayers are continual. Our sorrow is deep. We love you~ Pick's and Ober's, we are praying for you to be held by the only One who truly understands this sorrow.
Blessings
The Worcester's
Bonnie and Rod Dowell
07/29/2009
Joel, Children, Nathan and all Family Members
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our prayers. A favorite scripture of ours for all of you:
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Remember all the love, good times and happiness you had.
Mary Pat and Michael Eldredge
07/29/2009
Diana and Dennis....there are no words to say what we feel for your tragic loss. We hold you in our hearts and our prayers and ask God to give you the strength and will to carry this heaviest of crosses. You are loved and held close. God Bless You and all who love Lori.
Mary Pat and Michael
Tammy Newell
07/28/2009
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of someone so great and loving. I will dearly miss seeing her smiling face at the schools. She was always there. She never missed an activity, conference or fun night at Cornell. I remember seeing the huge smile she had on her face as she watched Noah sing his solo at Woodside Idol. Everyone knew she was so proud of each and every one of her kids. She would never miss an opportunity to say hello whenever we saw each other. I first met her when our kids were in preschool together at Bethany, and that's when I knew how strong her love for the Lord was. She never missed an opportunity to pass on her love for the Lord. She would always lend an ear whenever anyone needed one. God bless her. I pray for your entire family, and know that we are thinking about you, Joel, and your kids.
Tammy, Tanner and Taylor Newell
Roberta Johnson
07/29/2009
Dennis, Diane, and Family
I am so sorry for your loss of your daughter, Lori. Life seems so short but we know that they are in a better place. I know the loss of a child and know that your memories of her will help ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul & Trisha Katsion
07/28/2009
We have prayed for you everyday recently.