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Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092Friday May 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Our beloved Lorie lost her two-year battle with ovarian cancer on May 21, 2025 while at home with loved ones. She was born on July 27, 1967 to Gary Robert Black and Karen Kay Walton Black in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lorie graduated from Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah. Lorie went on to Utah State University where she would serve as activities vice-president and graduate with a degree in Human Resource Management and Information Systems. She loved USU and her Aggies.
Lorie worked for over 30 years in the family business, Condies Foods. She started as a teenager, laboring on the production lines, and would later work as the purchasing manager and eventually serve as a director of the company. Lorie had an industry-wide reputation for her integrity.
In her later years, Lorie would work part-time as a para-educator at Park Lane Elementary. She loved working with “Mrs. N” and helping children that needed extra attention. She worked at the elementary until her cancer diagnosis in April of 2023.
Lorie met her husband John Douglas Longaker, Jr. at a singles ward of their church. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple and their lives were blessed with four children: Abigail, Truman, Grace, and Luke. They were blessed to get through multiple hard times by paying tithing and trying to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. John will miss her every single day.
Lorie supported and encouraged her children to explore and develop interests and talents. She happily served as a cheer/soccer/dance mom to support the kids and coaches. The trips out of town to tournaments and competitions were always extra fun. Lorie rejoiced in her children’s victories and comforted them in their set-backs.
Lorie made lasting friendships. She loved and maintained contact with former college roommates, neighbors, work associates, and those she served with in church. They valued her accepting heart, happy nature, and willing attitude.
Lorie loved Jesus Christ and sought to follow His example throughout her life. She was a beautiful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She helped many children, youth, and adults by accepting calls to serve.
Lorie is reunited with her loving grandparents who loved her dearly.
Lorie is survived by her husband, John and their four children: Abigail Longaker Service (Avery), Truman, Grace, and Luke. She is also survived by her parents and siblings: Scott (Lori), Traci Smith (Ken), and Brittany Uberti (Jeff).
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers who treated her so well. Doctors Grandio, Barford, Hunn, and Melvin were a compassionate and skilled team. Lorie also had some extra special nurses at the IMC, Alta View, St. Mark’s, and West Jordan facilities. Finally, the family was grateful for her friend and hospice nurse, Ben. He cared for Lorie for months in our home and was particularly attentive to her in the final days.
We would also like to thank the family, neighbors, and friends who shared meals, flowers, service, and love.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stake Center located at 2130 E. 10000 S. Sandy, Utah. There will be an evening viewing on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Larkin Sunset Gardens from 6:00-8:00 pm located at 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. Sandy, Utah. There will also be a morning viewing on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the services. The services will be shared through Zoom.
The family asks that all flowers to be sent in a vase so that they can be donated to local hospitals, retirement facilities, and local children charities so they can be enjoyed by many.
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John and family, please know that you are in our prayers. We pray that you may be comforted with a spirit of peace and know of the Lord's love for you. Thank you for such a wonderful example of loving care that you provided.
John and family, please know that you are in our prayers. We pray that you may be comforted with a spirit of peace and know of the Lord's love for you. Thank you for such a wonderful example of loving care that you provided.
John,
I’m sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like she was an incredible person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sonia
Dear Black and Longaker families,
I am so very, very sorry to read about Lorie's passing. I have many happy memories from our shared Glenmoor ward experiences and middle/high school days at Bingham. Although years have passed since last seeing Lorie, it has been a joy to stay connected on Facebook and see how much she clearly loves her family. Such a great, great person! I will always appreciate her kindness and friendship during our teenage years. I was hoping for a chance to catch up at our BHS 40th Class Reunion later this summer...You will all be in my prayers.
Love,
Jim Margetts
Chadron, Nebraska
John. Terrie and I are so sorry for your loss. Lori was an incredible person. Not too sure that I remember hef wothkut a beautiful smile on her face. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Dave and Terrie Moss
Dear John and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lori was a kind, loving and inspiring woman. She will be missed by many.
Lyndi Reed
Lorie you will be missed but never forgotten. I am so grateful for our memories while at Bingham High School and at Utah State University. You made A significant impact on my life and I will always be grateful!!! Until we meet again may your family know you will always be with them
Dave Gust
Our hearts are so full. You and your family mean the World to us. Love, prayers and understanding are hoped for you. We LOVE YOU.❤️🙏🏻
Lorie lifted everyone around her with her genuine love and testimony, and it was a privilege to learn from her example. I can’t believe how blessed and lucky I was to get a seat on that train as the doors were closing. Her faith in and love of the Savior were inspiring, and she absolutely loved to teach and serve. I will forever treasure precious memories with Lorie, and our sweet friendship and sisterhood.
My heart and prayers are with all of you, wonderful Longaker family. May every tender mercy sustain you.
John and family,
We are so sorry to hear this news. We are sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in your lovely memories. Lorie was an amazing mom, friend, neighbor, and person. She was such a beautiful example of how to live. We were so lucky to live across the street from you and share such fun memories of carpool and middle school adventures. Sending prayers and hugs from the entire Mallett family. Charlet, Chris, Andrew, Benjamin, and Nicholas.
John, I am so sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful and gracious woman. There are no words. Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lorie was a wonderful friend and such a bright light. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I have great memories of Lorie in my youth. One memory: When our parents would go out to dinner together the kids were left behind to entertain themselves so we would have a make believe general store. I don't remember details about what we would sell but it was probably her idea or maybe it was mine. I wish we would have had camera phones back in those days. I am sure many have their fun and cherished memories. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time!
I was out working in my yard a week or so ago and memories & thoughts of Lorie specifically came to me seemingly out of nowhere. Time spent as children playing games and family get togethers have fond memories for me with Lorie and her family. Impressions came again and again over the next few days without a reason why. Seeing this tragic news now made sense. While in Christ the sting of death is swallowed up, her transition from this life to the next does hurt my heart and I morn with/for her amazing family. Parents should not have to out live their children. Lorie is an intimidatingly beautiful woman who I always admired. I was grateful to hear of her faithfulness in the Lord. She is a treasure and my humble pray is that the Spirit of God will comfort those who love and miss her with all their heart.
Lorie and John are awesome, caring people. Lorie will be missed. Through Lorie's illness, they demonstrated what it is to persevere and always be mindful and thoughtful of others. Our thoughts are with John and family. John was an amazing caregiver and his love for Lorie manifest each day in all the actions he took. Our work family is truly saddened with Lorie's passing.
I never knew Lorie but I know her family, and they are all remarkable people. I’m so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in all the great memories of her.
Lorie is one of the most Christlike people I know. She also had the most beautiful curly brown hair. I look forward to seeing her again.
I am sorry John for the passing of your beautiful wife. My love and prayers to your dear family! May Heavenly Father continue to give you strength during this time.
With love,
Merlyne
Dear Longaker and Black Families,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss of Lorie, very loving daughter, wife and mother. Uncle Gary, Aunt Karen and their children have always been a true example to us, for the values of loving God, family and serving all. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.. May God’s love surround you.
Love Mike and Brenda Walton and family
Lori is one of the classiest people we know! Mitch was in leadership with her and that is how I got to know her! She had the best 80’s hair!!! I wanted to look like her and be like her! Everyone who knew her at USU loved her!!! She touched so many lives! We were so blessed to know and love her!!!
Dear Black and Longaker Families,
We are so sad to learn of Lorie's passing. Our dear friend, Ginger Miller just told us the sad news. Although we were never privileged to know her, knowing Gary and Karen gives us some idea of what an extraordinary person she would be. Our hearts are full of love and sympathy at such a great loss to your families. Seeing the lovely pictures, video, and messages has touched our hearts, and we want you to know we share your sadness. How would we ever survive such losses without the Atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We know His love and the comfort of His Spirit will surround you at this time of sorrow.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.