Lori Rutan

L ori R utan, a doting grandmother of two busy redheads, dear friend to many, and loving mother of two sons and two daughters-in-law, left this Earth on November 29, 2021, in North Platte, NE, at the age of 64.

Lori was born in Kansas City, MO, where she lived until she was 14. She spent most of the rest of her life in North Platte where she was the heart, soul, and spirit of her and Sparrow Rutan's little family of four.

Lori worked most of her life in service and loved getting to know so many of the people she met in all those years working with the public. The relationships she built with her co-workers, especially those at Nebraskaland Bank, were some of her most cherished. Many a night was spent by Lori at the Cedar Bowl where she participated in Women's Bowling League for years.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was especially fond of making the trip to Omaha to watch Harper play football. She also enjoyed her trips with her son, Guy, and daughter in-law, Julie. Her special place, though, was the lake. Lori loved her camper, a shady tree, and the peace she gained from spending time in nature.

Lori was proceeded in death by her mother, Nancy Moore; sister, Kelly Lowe; and grandparents, Rusty and Virginia Smothers.

She is survived by her sons, Guy (Julie) Rutan and Bryan (Ashley) Rutan; grandsons, Harper and Coen Rutan; her special friend, Jeff Slaght; and her brother, Guy Ragsdale.

A celebration will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the third floor lounge of Nebraskaland Bank Main Branch (1400 S Dewey St. North Platte).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for a memorial to be designated at a later time. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.