Laurie Lynne Orr
January 18, 1960 ~ October 27, 2020
Laurie Lynne Orr, 60, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born January 18, 1960, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Viola Rosemarie (Struempf) Johnson.
Laurie was a 1978 graduate of Helias High School and received an Associates Degree in Nursing from Lincoln University.
She was united in marriage on May 2, 1981, in Jefferson City to Wade Allen Orr who survives at the home.
Laurie worked as a Registered Nurse for Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Allergy & Asthma Consultants.
She attended Concord Baptist Church.
Laurie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. Whether supporting her family through difficulties or passions, she made it her mission to be there for them, often putting herself last. She enjoyed being active in her children’s activities. She was Cub Scout master and earned the Order Of The Arrow in Boy Scouts. She enjoyed watching her children growing up playing sports and traveled all over to support the three of them, sometimes on the same day in different locations. She loved spending time with her different rescue dogs over the years and her newest rescue, Pinky. She was known to her friends as a sweet, gentle, caring soul and someone who could rouse up a good laugh. She had several hobbies that filled her free time including painting, crocheting, reading, crafting and DIY projects.
Survivors include her husband, Wade; three children, Josh Orr; Jennifer (Kyle) Doll; and Joe (Kaitlynn) Orr, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Nathan Doll, Leah Doll, Parker Orr, Bradley Orr and a new baby due in May; and one brother, Robert (Deanna) Johnson, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Quinn officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Laurie’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Laurie’s family to help with medical expenses or to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born January 18, 1960, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Viola Rosemarie (Struempf) Johnson.
Laurie was a 1978 graduate of Helias High School and received an Associates Degree in Nursing from Lincoln University.
She was united in marriage on May 2, 1981, in Jefferson City to Wade Allen Orr who survives at the home.
Laurie worked as a Registered Nurse for Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Allergy & Asthma Consultants.
She attended Concord Baptist Church.
Laurie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. Whether supporting her family through difficulties or passions, she made it her mission to be there for them, often putting herself last. She enjoyed being active in her children’s activities. She was Cub Scout master and earned the Order Of The Arrow in Boy Scouts. She enjoyed watching her children growing up playing sports and traveled all over to support the three of them, sometimes on the same day in different locations. She loved spending time with her different rescue dogs over the years and her newest rescue, Pinky. She was known to her friends as a sweet, gentle, caring soul and someone who could rouse up a good laugh. She had several hobbies that filled her free time including painting, crocheting, reading, crafting and DIY projects.
Survivors include her husband, Wade; three children, Josh Orr; Jennifer (Kyle) Doll; and Joe (Kaitlynn) Orr, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Nathan Doll, Leah Doll, Parker Orr, Bradley Orr and a new baby due in May; and one brother, Robert (Deanna) Johnson, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Quinn officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Laurie’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Laurie’s family to help with medical expenses or to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Laurie was a very sweet person and was quick to befriend me when I first moved to Missouri introduced me to a lot of my friends back in 1979 you will be missed
Wade and family. Bill and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and family. Our prayers go out to everyone and hope you recover soon. Bill and Jo Ann Painter
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Laurie. I am praying that Wade and family find peace in their memories. She fought hard.
Our hearts are broken, yet we find peace in knowing it’s a temporary good bye. You remain in our thoughts and prayers, God bless you in this tragedy.
Our deepest condolences to the Wade Orr Family on the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
Praying for your family in this time of your loss.
Oh my sweet sister-in-law, how you will be missed by so many. I’ll cherish all the memories I have of our family times spent together, especially those in Charlie and Nancy’s “cozy” home, that got “cozier” as the years went by and the clan grew, with everyone piled on top of each other, loving every minute of it. I’ll always remember how amazed and impressed I was when you were in nursing school and could sit there amidst all the Orr family chaos during weekend visits and study as if you were in a silent library…! Talk about focus and determination! If I have one strongest recollection of you from over the years, it’s what a loving and engaged mother you were to your kids. I will forever miss you and have nothing but fond memories of you. Fly high, sweet angel, until we meet again. Love always, Angie
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Laurie was a devoted nurse and a had a unique sense of humor. Prayers for your family during this difficult time. Sue King
Wade I send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God heal your hearts. Shirley Vaughn
My sympathy to the Orr family. We worked together at St Mary’s. She was always talking of her children and how proud especially sports and scouts. She will be missed. May God bless your family.
My thoughts and prayers with the family. I worked with Wade and he was a pleasure to visit with.
Sincerest sympathies to Wade and family…Jim and Sharon Tippett
Our deepest sympathy to the Orr family. I always enjoyed sitting with Laurie at the many soccer games & tournaments for our boys. Such a wonderful lady and a great loss for everyone! Jackie & Jerry Jenkins
To Jen, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time!
Oh Laurie, I miss you so much already. To a sweetheart of a sis in law. We were so blessed when you were joined into our Orr family. Wont say good-bye sis, just until we meet again in our forever home with JESUS. You had a heart of gold. May God give peace and comfort to Wade, their 3 children, grandkids and families. We love you all so much. xoxo
Wade, Josh, Jennifer and Joe…… I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend and mom. I remember the days when the kids were playing sports together. Know that God is with you at this time. Thinking of you.
Deepest condolences and prayers.
Laurie was such an incredible person, and I feel So blessed to have known her.. we had spent many hours on baseball bleachers and our boys were so close. Our thoughts and prayers for Laurie, and her family during this difficult time… ߙ
I am old and don’t remember exactly what happened, way back then. We were kids and Laurie was younger than I, by a year or two. She must have been 6 or 7 when Rob and I became friends. Or, when I was welcomed into their family. As I said, the details aren’t all with me now. But in retrospect, over the years, I blame her for much of it…. I can still hear her, saying my name. A questioning grin, a caring but concerned look from the side, slightly in fear, an ominious warning, but mostly bewildered curiosity, about what Rob and I were doing, or about to do. She could’ve told Vi, or Fred. I don’t think she did. Maybe she should’ve…. On many occasion over the years. I probably should have apologized, for something(s). I hope I did. “Oh, Jim…” It’s funny, the small bits we carry with us through the years, while never quite aware of what carries us. Laurie was a wonderful soul. In her time, we were lifted and cared for.
My deepest sympathy to Wade, Josh, and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.
Thinking of you guys during this difficult time. Sending all of you love and prayers.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Laurie was our childhood friend. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
I met Laurie and Wade through my husband, Dennis. She was always good to me and fun to be with. Dennis and Wade would fish, and Laurie and I would spend time together. Laurie taught me how to filet crappie. Many good memories at the cabin when we were young!
We are so sad for Wade and the whole family. What a tragic loss. You all are in our prayers. -the Dutoi family
My sympathies and prayers for you and your family, Wade. Keep her beautiful smile in your heart. Kathy Carroll
My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of Laurie’s family.
Laurie and I worked together for several years at the Truman building in Jefferson City. At some point I became her supervisor. Laurie was an exceptional employee and friend. When she started studying for her nursing degree she, Sue Koch and I took a college class together at Lincoln University. I am so sadened by her passing and I send God’s blessings to Wade, children and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
I lived across the street from Laurie and Robbie Johnson on Winston Drive and I babysat for both of them for a few years. I earned a $0.25 an hour and sometimes it was not enough since they were mischievous. But she and her brother were good children. Their mom, Vi Johnson, was a dear friend to my mom, Erika, but also to me and my sisters, Rosie Bennett Chruma and Pat Dickson Roberts. It was always thrilling when I got to go with them shopping in their dad’s new Cadillac. I moved in 1970 and came back to visit and saw Laurie’s mom almost every visit and sometimes we would go to their house and the lake and fish. Vi always updated me with news of Laurie and her family and also Robbie’s. I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and sister. I’m praying for all of you and may God grant you peace and comfort at this time.