It is with great sadness that we announce Lorine Kneeland 81, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020 at her home in Silverton, OR.
Jessie Lorine Arnold was born July 29, 1938 in Franklin Parish, Crowville, Louisiana, to Jessie Low Arnold and Laura Lurline (Metscher) Arnold. The oldest of 3 girls, she was followed by Thelma Sue (married to Larry Hendrix) and Georgia Nell (married to Ray Lynn).
Lorine is survived by her 4 children, Charles (Tiffanie) Kneeland, Katherine (Kevin) Halstead, Brian Kneeland (Angie Parkin div.) and Jennifer DeWitt (David Reeves Jr). She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Steeprow, Lauren Halstead, Bradley Kneeland (Gillian Brimmer), Michael (Taylor) Kneeland, Britanie Kneeland, Sierra Kneeland, MaKayla Kneeland, Jayden DeWitt, Jessa DeWitt, Hailey Reeves, David Reeves III; and 4 Great-grandchildren Paisley Pederson, Lily Brimmer, Evan Steeprow and Lily Steeprow.
She will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Born a sharecropper’s daughter, Lorine frequently shared stories of her childhood spending time picking and planting cotton in the fields of Louisiana. While attending Crowville High School and completing a class assignment, she came across a compelling quote which proved to be a significant moment in her fate. While reading an article about nursing, she fell in love with the message, “To be a nurse, is to walk with God”. From that moment, Lorine understood her life calling. Lorine eventually graduated from Natchez Nursing School in Mississippi, and later joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served as an Operation Room Nurse.
As a nurse, she never hesitated in providing comfort to those in need and at their lowest. Following her service in the military, Lorine continued her nursing career while also continuing to raise her four children. During this time, she worked at the local University Medical Center, provided long-term home care for a child whom was a quadriplegic, and served as a nurse at the local rehabilitation center and state prison. Lorine’s warm compassionate and unselfishness nature was received by all whom had the pleasure of having her in their life.
While she considered nursing to be her first love, that was easily replaced after she became a mother. Her love of her children grew immeasurably as they gave her grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren. Upon retirement she took up the love of Crocheting, and crocheted many of the blankets and hats her children and grandchildren wear today.
Lorine spent her last days sitting in her chair crocheting, listening to her soaps, and watching for hummingbirds outside her window. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, and with her departure, will once again spend her days “walking with God”. A private memorial will be held at the Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton, OR; followed by a graveside memorial at the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make our mom’s time on earth special by spending time with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you.
Jessie Lorine Arnold was born July 29, 1938 in Franklin Parish, Crowville, Louisiana, to Jessie Low Arnold and Laura Lurline (Metscher) Arnold. The oldest of 3 girls, she was followed by Thelma Sue (married to Larry Hendrix) and Georgia Nell (married to Ray Lynn).
Lorine is survived by her 4 children, Charles (Tiffanie) Kneeland, Katherine (Kevin) Halstead, Brian Kneeland (Angie Parkin div.) and Jennifer DeWitt (David Reeves Jr). She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Steeprow, Lauren Halstead, Bradley Kneeland (Gillian Brimmer), Michael (Taylor) Kneeland, Britanie Kneeland, Sierra Kneeland, MaKayla Kneeland, Jayden DeWitt, Jessa DeWitt, Hailey Reeves, David Reeves III; and 4 Great-grandchildren Paisley Pederson, Lily Brimmer, Evan Steeprow and Lily Steeprow.
She will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Born a sharecropper’s daughter, Lorine frequently shared stories of her childhood spending time picking and planting cotton in the fields of Louisiana. While attending Crowville High School and completing a class assignment, she came across a compelling quote which proved to be a significant moment in her fate. While reading an article about nursing, she fell in love with the message, “To be a nurse, is to walk with God”. From that moment, Lorine understood her life calling. Lorine eventually graduated from Natchez Nursing School in Mississippi, and later joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served as an Operation Room Nurse.
As a nurse, she never hesitated in providing comfort to those in need and at their lowest. Following her service in the military, Lorine continued her nursing career while also continuing to raise her four children. During this time, she worked at the local University Medical Center, provided long-term home care for a child whom was a quadriplegic, and served as a nurse at the local rehabilitation center and state prison. Lorine’s warm compassionate and unselfishness nature was received by all whom had the pleasure of having her in their life.
While she considered nursing to be her first love, that was easily replaced after she became a mother. Her love of her children grew immeasurably as they gave her grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren. Upon retirement she took up the love of Crocheting, and crocheted many of the blankets and hats her children and grandchildren wear today.
Lorine spent her last days sitting in her chair crocheting, listening to her soaps, and watching for hummingbirds outside her window. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, and with her departure, will once again spend her days “walking with God”. A private memorial will be held at the Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton, OR; followed by a graveside memorial at the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make our mom’s time on earth special by spending time with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you.
It is with great sadness that we announce Lorine Kneeland 81, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020 at her home in Silverton, OR.
Jessie Lorine Arnold was born July 29, 1938 in Franklin Parish, Crowville, Louisiana, to Jessie Low Arnold and Laura Lurline (Metscher) Arnold. The oldest of 3 girls, she was followed by Thelma Sue (married to Larry Hendrix) and Georgia Nell (married to Ray Lynn).
Lorine is survived by her 4 children, Charles (Tiffanie) Kneeland, Katherine (Kevin) Halstead, Brian Kneeland (Angie Parkin div.) and Jennifer DeWitt (David Reeves Jr). She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Steeprow, Lauren Halstead, Bradley Kneeland (Gillian Brimmer), Michael (Taylor) Kneeland, Britanie Kneeland, Sierra Kneeland, MaKayla Kneeland, Jayden DeWitt, Jessa DeWitt, Hailey Reeves, David Reeves III; and 4 Great-grandchildren Paisley Pederson, Lily Brimmer, Evan Steeprow and Lily Steeprow.
She will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Born a sharecropper’s daughter, Lorine frequently shared stories of her childhood spending time picking and planting cotton in the fields of Louisiana. While attending Crowville High School and completing a class assignment, she came across a compelling quote which proved to be a significant moment in her fate. While reading an article about nursing, she fell in love with the message, “To be a nurse, is to walk with God”. From that moment, Lorine understood her life calling. Lorine eventually graduated from Natchez Nursing School in Mississippi, and later joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served as an Operation Room Nurse.
As a nurse, she never hesitated in providing comfort to those in need and at their lowest. Following her service in the military, Lorine continued her nursing career while also continuing to raise her four children. During this time, she worked at the local University Medical Center, provided long-term home care for a child whom was a quadriplegic, and served as a nurse at the local rehabilitation center and state prison. Lorine’s warm compassionate and unselfishness nature was received by all whom had the pleasure of having her in their life.
While she considered nursing to be her first love, that was easily replaced after she became a mother. Her love of her children grew immeasurably as they gave her grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren. Upon retirement she took up the love of Crocheting, and crocheted many of the blankets and hats her children and grandchildren wear today.
Lorine spent her last days sitting in her chair crocheting, listening to her soaps, and watching for hummingbirds outside her window. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, and with her departure, will once again spend her days “walking with God”. A private memorial will be held at the Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton, OR; followed by a graveside memorial at the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make our mom’s time on earth special by spending time with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you.
Jessie Lorine Arnold was born July 29, 1938 in Franklin Parish, Crowville, Louisiana, to Jessie Low Arnold and Laura Lurline (Metscher) Arnold. The oldest of 3 girls, she was followed by Thelma Sue (married to Larry Hendrix) and Georgia Nell (married to Ray Lynn).
Lorine is survived by her 4 children, Charles (Tiffanie) Kneeland, Katherine (Kevin) Halstead, Brian Kneeland (Angie Parkin div.) and Jennifer DeWitt (David Reeves Jr). She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Steeprow, Lauren Halstead, Bradley Kneeland (Gillian Brimmer), Michael (Taylor) Kneeland, Britanie Kneeland, Sierra Kneeland, MaKayla Kneeland, Jayden DeWitt, Jessa DeWitt, Hailey Reeves, David Reeves III; and 4 Great-grandchildren Paisley Pederson, Lily Brimmer, Evan Steeprow and Lily Steeprow.
She will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Born a sharecropper’s daughter, Lorine frequently shared stories of her childhood spending time picking and planting cotton in the fields of Louisiana. While attending Crowville High School and completing a class assignment, she came across a compelling quote which proved to be a significant moment in her fate. While reading an article about nursing, she fell in love with the message, “To be a nurse, is to walk with God”. From that moment, Lorine understood her life calling. Lorine eventually graduated from Natchez Nursing School in Mississippi, and later joined the United States Air Force where she proudly served as an Operation Room Nurse.
As a nurse, she never hesitated in providing comfort to those in need and at their lowest. Following her service in the military, Lorine continued her nursing career while also continuing to raise her four children. During this time, she worked at the local University Medical Center, provided long-term home care for a child whom was a quadriplegic, and served as a nurse at the local rehabilitation center and state prison. Lorine’s warm compassionate and unselfishness nature was received by all whom had the pleasure of having her in their life.
While she considered nursing to be her first love, that was easily replaced after she became a mother. Her love of her children grew immeasurably as they gave her grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren. Upon retirement she took up the love of Crocheting, and crocheted many of the blankets and hats her children and grandchildren wear today.
Lorine spent her last days sitting in her chair crocheting, listening to her soaps, and watching for hummingbirds outside her window. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, and with her departure, will once again spend her days “walking with God”. A private memorial will be held at the Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton, OR; followed by a graveside memorial at the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make our mom’s time on earth special by spending time with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you.
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