Obituary of Lorita Forristall

Lorita Kathleen (Dutro) Forristall died August 26, 2007 in Hugo of a massive stroke. She was born January 8, 1931 to George H. and Alta L. (Simmons) Dutro at a maternity home in Hugo, CO. Lorita spent her first years of school at a one-room school (Prairie Grove), one year at Karval and then finished the last three years at Hugo, graduating in 1948. While attending high school she worked two summers cleaning for the Bob Schaefer’s and the Crossens. She also did babysitting for area families. Lorita married Earl Frank Forristall on September 19, 1948 in Hugo, CO. To this union eight children were born. Early married life was card parties, clubs and neighbors. She also played “Santaâ€? for her younger siblings. Lorita was very involved in the communities of Hugo and Karval and others in Lincoln County. She belonged to the Hugo United Methodist Church, was a Sunday School Teacher, Methodist Women, Friendship Circle, VFW Auxiliary, Stephen Ministries, Historical Societies, Gift of Life, Homestead Club, Family & Community Education Club, R.S.V.P. and joined many other community activities. Lorita was faithful to visit home-bound people, nursing and care homes. Older people and children were her special loves especially her grandchildren and great – grandchildren. She loved taking and sharing pictures of others and once she took your picture you were considered family. For many years she has written Hugo and Karval News for the Eastern Colorado Plainsman and Limon Leader. Lorita was faithful to others at funerals and helped many people in many ways. She beautified her community and world by picking up trash, pulling weeds and recycling. Lorita was also with her mother-in-law and father-in-law at their deaths. Lorita was preceded in death by her parents, son Keith Forristall, granddaughter B.K. (Belinda Kay) Forristall and grandson Brandon Trujillo. She is survived by her husband Earl Forristall of Hugo, CO, children; Diana Welz of Hugo, CO, Elaine (Dan) Trujillo of Denver, CO, Paul Forristall of Aurora, CO, Bruce (Lucy) Forristall of Hugo, CO, Ann (Scott) Lucia of Larkspur, CO, Shirley (Bill) Tourjee of Doloris, CO and John Forristall of Hugo, CO; twenty two grandchildren and sixteen great – grandchildren. Her wish for you would be to put God first, care for your world, each other and the community. A funeral service for Lorita K. Forristall will be held Friday ~ August 31, 2007 ~ 10:30 A.M. at the Hugo United Methodist Church ~ Hugo, CO Visitation will be held on Thursday ~ August 30, 2007 ~ 1-4 P.M. at the Love Funeral Home ~ Limon, CO Memorial contributions may be made to the Hugo United Methodist Church Lincoln Community Home Health & Hospice Gift of Life Foundation, Hugo Ambulance Fund,VFW or Donor’s Choice