Loren Wayne Poole

Loren Wayne Poole, 76, of Hurricane, UT, passed away November 14, 2014, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, UT. Loren was born December 14, 1937, to Dr. Fenn Poole & Maybelle Hansen in Glendale California, where he was raised with his sister Lynda Sue. While living in California he attained his Bachelors of Science at Lo Melinda University. Loren served in the U.S. Army at Walter Reid in Maryland for four years, during which time he met his wife, Christine. While living in Chivalry, Maryland, he and his wife had their only child, Shannon Lorene. Throughout Across his life he lived in four states before settling down with his family in Yucaipa, California. Loren and Christine joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple in 1985. Loren worked at Lo Melinda Hospital for 46 years and at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs for 25 years. Loren was a driven perfectionist when it came to his work, which he took great pride in doing. He had an impressive work ethic and loved his job. Loren loved skiing, aviation, motorcycles and horses. He was an avid FOX news watcher and collected herbal supplements. In 2013 he was diagnosed with cancer and moved from California to Hurricane, Utah to be closer to his remaining family. He is survived by his wife Christine, and by his late daughter’s husband Jay Lane (Melissa Lane) and their children, Jessica Monroe (Dustin Monroe) and Lauren Lane. He also had two great grandchildren through Jessica, Shannon Melissa and Carter Dustin. Loren was preceded in death by his daughter Shannon who passed away in 2000, as well as his parents. Christine would like to thank Dr. Te and all the staff at DRMC for keeping him comfortable in his last days, and also his family who helped him feel loved by surrounding him during his time there. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara City Cemetery. Family and friends will gather after the services for a small luncheon in Washington. Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085

Loren Wayne Poole

December 14, 1937 - November 14, 2014