Lori Jean Barrows

How do you described your sis, best friend, and true buddy? One word, “Lori”. Lori and I have been buddies for over twenty years. She has always been there for me, and visa-versa. She also became my childrens “Auntie Lori” With that, she started a tradition with my children, called “Donut Sunday.” She came to visit us just about every weekend. She would get the kids up early in the morning, and take off to the Donut store, without parents. My son “Thomas” was very hyper-active, and Lori knew this. She would be told only ONE donut for the kids. She would get to the Donut store, ask the kids what do you want? Thomas and Sarah, my kids, and Lori\’s adopted niece and newphew, would always pick out more that they could eat, and Lori, would let them eat donuts at the shop, with Chocolate milk, (Lori and Thomas\’ favorite), then come back with a bag of donuts, and swear the kids didn\’t eat any yet. She would then let them eat one donut at home. By this time the sugar had kicked in with my son, and he began bouncing off the walls. Lori would then start getting her things together to go home, and say “I have to go home now, call me later Paula”!!! She loved to do that every sunday! We will never forget Donut Sunday, or any other day that has meant so much to me and my family. I have so many wonderful memories of Lori, that I would be here all day typing them out! She was a true sis, and buddy to me! I love you Lori, and always will!!

Lori, although years had passed and miles had extended between us, I want you to know that I never once lost sight of our friendship. I found you in many of my conversations and thoughts over the past years and to this day my girls get a kick out of hearing about the adventures we once shared. I wish our friendship would have extended across the miles and covered the last years. I don\’t know why we drifted apart, but I will always regret that we did. We were instant friends when we met more than 20 years ago. I don\’t know if it was the moment when we realized we shared the same middle name, or the same interest in music, friends, clothes or Harley Davidson. But we clicked and that\’s all that mattered. I will remember fondly and cherish the memories of the times we shared as best friends, whether we were listening to Aerosmith for hours on end, talking the night away, dancing at a local club, writing song lyrics that we only dared to sing, or attending concerts. Girlfriend, we worked together, we played together, we laughed together, we cried together, we shared crushes together. All in all, what we shared doesn\’t come often in friends and I will always thank you for being a very special part of my life !! You will be greatly missed !!! God Bless You Lori, Love Karin

My Niece, how I loved you. Your closeness with my daughters is always remembered. The times we shared at the Hollywood Bowl with your Mom (my Sis!) and Janine are so precious to me. You gave me so much warmth and love, and such great homemade presents at Christmas. There just isn\’t enough time to go around in our busy lives to be able to spend the time with those we love, and certainly not enough time with you! I\’ll always remember your 40th birthday party, all the family and friends that were there, and your favorite “group” The Twisters. We had such a good time! I\’ll always love and remember you. Love, Auntie