Lori Willis went to be with her parents on April 7 ^th , 2022 at a nursing home in Brush, Co.  She was born on August 29, 1956, the 5 ^th child of 7, to Naomi (Shaw) and John Scovill in Denver, CO.

Lori grew up in the Denver area and graduated high school from Lakewood High School in 1974.  After high school she worked in 2 hotels in the laundry where she was fortunate enough to meet John Denver and get a signed record by him. She welcomed her son Tony in 1978 and daughter Kacey in 1980.  October of 1981 Lori and family moved to Otis, CO.

After moving to Otis, she worked at the Hall Grain Company for many years. She then went to work the dietary department of the Washington County Nursing home and Yuma Nursing Home for many years.

Lori loved being with the extended family during the holidays and looked forward to it every year and times in between when everyone got together.  She really enjoyed being around and watching her 3 grandkids grow up.  When asked she would drop whatever she was doing to do anything for her kids and grandkids. Lori enjoyed cooking and teaching her kids to cook. She also enjoyed crocheting and doing puzzles.  She loved anything cat and would not turn away a stray kitten that came calling in the middle of the night..

In January 2022 her health required her to move to the nursing home after a brief hospital stay.

Lori is proceeded in death by her parents Naomi and John Scovill, nephews Eric Scovill and Derick Scovill and niece Cheryl Reiner.  She is survived by her kids Tony (Bonnie) and Kacey.  Brothers Johnny, Mike, Jeff: Sisters: Teri, Colleen, Gretchen, Ruth; Grandkids JJ, Taylor, Miley: Step grandkids Bobbi and Connor.  Many nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved pets.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.  Inurnment will follow at the Otis Cemetery.    Family Asks that donations are made in her honor to The National MS Society as she battled with MS for many years.