John LORANG Obituary

February 28, 1952 - July 20, 2024

Lyons - John was born in Spokane, Washington. He was the fourth oldest of 10 children. He passed away of a sudden cardiac arrest in Lyons, Colorado, while doing what he loved: hiking in the Rocky Mountains with his beloved wife and friends.

John attended St. John Vianney Grade School, graduated from University High School, and earned a degree in biology from Washington State University. He went on to teach at North Pines Junior High School in Spokane Valley and earned a master's degree in computer science education. After teaching middle schoolers math, science, and computers for 19 years, he spent the rest of his career as an Education Union Consultant in Spokane, Washington, Sandy, Utah, and Eugene, Oregon.

John loved the outdoors and enjoyed many outings with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, filling his bucket list with many international locations and national parks. He was a varsity wrestler in high school, an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard. He loved music, spending many hours playing his guitar and singing, alone and with family and friends. He also loved spending time with his numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and step-grandchildren.

John was preceded in passing by his parents, Glenn and Dorothy (Coleman) Lorang; and two older brothers, Mike and Pat (Barbara). He is survived by his wife, Desiree Larson; sister-in-law, Barbara; five brothers, Dave (Bonnie), Steve, Mark (Cheryl), Dennis, and Nicholas; and two sisters, Mary (Gary Dobson) and Teresa (Jim Davison); stepchildren, Galen (Laura Sinclair) O'Neil, Dustin (Matt Wager) O'Neil, Shane (Celie) O'Neil-Hart; step-grandchildren, Clara and Jasper Sinclair-O'Neil; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

A private "Celebration of Life" was held, by the family, in Estes Park, Colorado.