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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Rick and Jodi Purviance
07/28/2009
Rick has fond memories of Lori as a student at Saydel. We have fond memories of Lori and Joel while being associated with Capitol City Baptist Church. Lori will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with all of the family members, and we pray for your strength during this time.
Rick and Jodi Purviance
Paul & Trisha Katsion
07/28/2009
We have prayed for you everyday recently.
TJ and Amy Ballard & Kids (AJ Mount)
07/28/2009
Ober and Pick Families,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heather Wharff & family
07/28/2009
Lori is loved by many and has impacted many lives. I know that she was graciously greeted with open arms as she entered the heavens. Lori was a wonderful, loving person with a servants heart. It seemed that every time I entered the schools, Lori was there. I will miss visiting with her. I'm sure that our Lord is proud of his daughter for the work that she completed here on earth. Although she will be missed by many, she will be remembered with many happy memories and joyful laughs. My prayer for each of you is that you will always remember the good times, happiness and joy that you shared with Lori as I know I will. May you find the peace that only the Lord can bring. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Heather Wharff
Ken & Diane Vanderpool
07/28/2009
Our hearts go out to the entire family for your great loss. Lori will always be remembered as someone who had the gift to love, always having the time to listen and a hug for those who needed one. Her life exemplified her love for the Lord and may the memory of that comfort you during this difficult time.
We will continue to pray for Gods strength & comfort as you grieve.
We love you.
Ken and Diane Vanderpool
Earl & Carol Kueny
07/28/2009
Dennis & Diane
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I cannot imagine your pain.
We fondly remember Lori in high school when she spent time at our home with Jennifer. She was a very sweet girl, and we always enjoyed having her at our home. I remember when Jenni & Lori in one of the operettas at school--they were so cute, and we were such proud parents. We also have pictures of the two of them with their homecoming and prom dresses They were so free and happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lori's husband and children. Carol
Pam Goodman
07/28/2009
Joel and family:
I can not find the words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know the only comfort at this time is knowing Lori's pain is over and she is in heaven. Please know we love you and are keeping you in our prayers. I will never forgot Lori's funny stories and her incredible love for the Lord and her ability to share the message of salvation with others. I admire her for that.
Sarah Ruby
07/28/2009
Pick and Ober Families-
My heart aches for you all today. Lori was such a sweet, sweet lady. She will greatly be missed by us all. I'm thinking of the words in a Steven Curtis Chapman song "With Hope" I feel like the words ring true. May God comfort you all, with knowing with the hope we have in Him... we will see her again. Love you all. -Ruby-
"With Hope"
We can cry with hope
We can say goodbye with hope
'Cause we know our goodbye is not the end
And we can grieve with hope
'Cause we believe with hope
(There's a place by God's grace)
There's a place where we'll see your face again
And never have I known
Anything so hard to understand
And never have I questioned more
The wisdom of God's plan
But through the cloud of tears
I see the Father's smile and say well done
And I imagine you
Where you wanted most to be
Seeing all your dreams come true
'Cause now you're home
And now you're free, and ...
We have this hope as an anchor
'Cause we believe that everything
God promised us is true, so ...
So we can cry with hope
And say goodbye with hope
We wait with hope
And we ache with hope
We hold on with hope
We let go with hope
Tim and Cheryl Wright
07/28/2009
Our hearts are saddened as we grieve with you and our prayers are lifting you and your family.
Hold firm to your Faith and let Christ lead you through this time of sorrow.
Sheila Kellow
07/28/2009
Dear Joel and family,
The tears flow as I try to find the words to tell you how sorry I am. I pray that all the loving memories of Lori will ease the pain in your hearts. I will remember her always for her sweet smile, compassion for others and her fun loving sense of humor. May God be with you all in this difficult journey.
Love and Prayers
Sheila and Larry Kellow
Ralph Passick
07/28/2009
Dennis & Diana and family. Truely sorry to hear about your loss. You all have our deepest sympathy
John and Judie Colyer
07/28/2009
We love your family and grieve for you. There are few words to say at a time like this - please know that we have and will continue to lift you up to the Lord.
Margo Suckow
07/28/2009
Lori leaves a legacy of love for her children. She was a good mother, caring wife and friend to many. She will be remembered for the good things she's done in her life and the children she's help raise. May God be with you as you focus on the all the good she brought to this world. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
scott and lori leach
07/28/2009
we just want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers during this time.
Pat Duer
07/28/2009
Joel, Dianna, Mrs. T and rest of the family - You are in my prayers and thoughts often. May you feel God's comforting arms around you.