Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday July 27, 2023 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private family interment prior to the service at Westridge Memorial Gardens. No public viewing.
Lori Anne Faye Driedger (nee Kauenhofen)
1972 ~ 2023
Lori was a person who didn’t want any attention drawn to her. She avoided pictures at all costs. It was surprising to hear when she was given her latest school picture she stated “Boy It looks a lot better than I thought. They must have touched up my wrinkles”.
Lori was a taking charge, responsible person at an early age. At the age of 12 she took control of many household duties including caring for her 2-year-old brother. Her mom had full trust that everything was in good hands. This carried on to when she had her own babies. She loved little chubby babies so much and cared for them with such loving hands. Teaching them good biblical values was very important to her. Family was always very important to Lori. She would usually spearhead most of the family get-togethers and birthdays.
Lori and I enjoyed going for walks and bike rides. She also like to shop. She mentioned on numerous occasions that “If you look good you feel good.” Overspending was never an issue as her dad put it “she liked to squeeze her reindeers” meaning getting the best value out of her money. Some people called Lori the “return queen.” She would buy a bunch of things, then she would return the next day because she could not justify spending all the money. She liked keeping her home nice and always updated. Frequent renovations were done, but at the right price. She loved being out in the sun, so she made sure that our vacations were sun filled locations. If there was not sunshine and water and shopping of course, it was not considered much of a vacation. That is why our longer trips with the family were made to Mexico, Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Vegas. Lori enjoyed her hot drinks from Tim’s or Starbucks or her cold ice coffees from McDonalds. Planning the girls’ weddings was a real highlight for Lori. She made sure it was the most beautiful celebration it could be.
Lisa Zacharias has been her best friend from early childhood to her passing and they shared many special times together. Other friends over her lifetime also played an extremely important role in her life and she enjoyed all her moments with them as well. When her grand babies came along, she was in her glory. She was so looking forward to attending all their activities when they got older. She was also looking forward to seeing her 4th grandchild that is to arrive in January as well as Chloe’s university graduation and future wedding. However, God had bigger, more important plans for her.
This nurturing and love for children led her into the teaching field. She got her dream job in Plum Coulee where she spent 16 years caring deeply for the educational excellence of each child that was placed in her care. With this care came stringent classroom rules. This was shared by one of her colleagues. “Every day to and from the gym Lori led her Kindergarten students down the hallway with their hands folded behind them.” Quiet and orderly as to Lori’s expectations of them.
Lori’s greatest fear in life was getting cancer. She feared clinics and hospitals because she was convinced, they would detect cancer. During mid-May & June she was feeling a lot of body discomfort. On June 30th we were finally able to persuade her to seek some medical attention only to discover her worst fear, but she wanted no details. About a week later the doctor filled her and I in on the details. Those details included the news that there was no cure for her. Upon entering her hospital room, Lori expressed to me she had felt God’s presence in the doctor’s office. She was unable to explain how she had this great peace over her after hearing her worst fear had come true. This peace surrounded her until her last day of her life. This was not my Lori. This was Gods amazing power.
I am extremely grateful that I was able to hold her hand as she took her last breath here on earth.
Lori, we love you so much and no words can describe how much we will miss you.
Lori Anne Faye Driedger (nee Kauenhofen)
1972 ~ 2023
- Born: June 21, 1972 Passed Away: July 21, 2023
- Age: 51 years 1 month
- Accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age
- Baptized at the age of 18 at the Winkler Mennonite Church
- Graduated from Garden Valley Collegiate in 1994
- Married on July 09, 1993
- Graduated from U of W in 1994 with a Bachelor of Education
Lori was a person who didn’t want any attention drawn to her. She avoided pictures at all costs. It was surprising to hear when she was given her latest school picture she stated “Boy It looks a lot better than I thought. They must have touched up my wrinkles”.
Lori was a taking charge, responsible person at an early age. At the age of 12 she took control of many household duties including caring for her 2-year-old brother. Her mom had full trust that everything was in good hands. This carried on to when she had her own babies. She loved little chubby babies so much and cared for them with such loving hands. Teaching them good biblical values was very important to her. Family was always very important to Lori. She would usually spearhead most of the family get-togethers and birthdays.
Lori and I enjoyed going for walks and bike rides. She also like to shop. She mentioned on numerous occasions that “If you look good you feel good.” Overspending was never an issue as her dad put it “she liked to squeeze her reindeers” meaning getting the best value out of her money. Some people called Lori the “return queen.” She would buy a bunch of things, then she would return the next day because she could not justify spending all the money. She liked keeping her home nice and always updated. Frequent renovations were done, but at the right price. She loved being out in the sun, so she made sure that our vacations were sun filled locations. If there was not sunshine and water and shopping of course, it was not considered much of a vacation. That is why our longer trips with the family were made to Mexico, Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Vegas. Lori enjoyed her hot drinks from Tim’s or Starbucks or her cold ice coffees from McDonalds. Planning the girls’ weddings was a real highlight for Lori. She made sure it was the most beautiful celebration it could be.
Lisa Zacharias has been her best friend from early childhood to her passing and they shared many special times together. Other friends over her lifetime also played an extremely important role in her life and she enjoyed all her moments with them as well. When her grand babies came along, she was in her glory. She was so looking forward to attending all their activities when they got older. She was also looking forward to seeing her 4th grandchild that is to arrive in January as well as Chloe’s university graduation and future wedding. However, God had bigger, more important plans for her.
This nurturing and love for children led her into the teaching field. She got her dream job in Plum Coulee where she spent 16 years caring deeply for the educational excellence of each child that was placed in her care. With this care came stringent classroom rules. This was shared by one of her colleagues. “Every day to and from the gym Lori led her Kindergarten students down the hallway with their hands folded behind them.” Quiet and orderly as to Lori’s expectations of them.
Lori’s greatest fear in life was getting cancer. She feared clinics and hospitals because she was convinced, they would detect cancer. During mid-May & June she was feeling a lot of body discomfort. On June 30th we were finally able to persuade her to seek some medical attention only to discover her worst fear, but she wanted no details. About a week later the doctor filled her and I in on the details. Those details included the news that there was no cure for her. Upon entering her hospital room, Lori expressed to me she had felt God’s presence in the doctor’s office. She was unable to explain how she had this great peace over her after hearing her worst fear had come true. This peace surrounded her until her last day of her life. This was not my Lori. This was Gods amazing power.
I am extremely grateful that I was able to hold her hand as she took her last breath here on earth.
Lori, we love you so much and no words can describe how much we will miss you.