Lorman Horner

Lorman Albert Horner, 82, a long time Cashmere resident, passed away the morning of Friday, November 6, 2015 at Bonaventure in East Wenatchee. Amos and Vera Horner brought Lorman into this world on June 19, 1933 in Seiling, Oklahoma, where Lorman spent the first few years of his life. There, he joined an older sister, Loretta, who just 10 months older, quickly became Lorman’s best friend and confidant. A few years later they were joined by a younger sister, Nelva. Lorman’s love for horses started at an early age when he would help exercise horses on his Uncle’s farm. At the age of 11, Lorman and his family, moved to Cashmere, where Vera was a fruit packer and Amos was a bricklayer. Lorman attended Cashmere Schools and graduated from Cashmere High School in 1951. He met Patricia Jean Bostwick, who was a Cashmere classmate, and they married in 1953. Shortly after marriage, Lorman served in the army during the Korean Conflict. Also, at this time, their first child Kelly was born followed by two other children, Rene and Lane. After leaving the Service Lorman went to work for Alcoa. While at Alcoa, he purchased two orchards and a gas station. Upon the purchase of a third orchard he decided to become a full time Orchardist. Lorman was a very hard worker, trying to provide for his family and build a business, but he was still very much devoted to his family. He coached little league baseball and attended sporting events where his daughter was a cheerleader and his sons participated. Lorman liked to bowl, play cards, especially a good game of pinochle with his family members. He snow skied and enjoyed high lake hikes, horseback riding and hunting. He worked on the Cashmere float and was active in the Cashmere Lions Club and a member of the American Legion. He visited with his cronies most mornings at Barney’s and then at the Club Crowe. He loved his coffee buddies. His favorite Friday night was enjoying steak at the Hitching Post. After his wife, of 61 years, passed away in January 2014, Lorman’s health deteriorated. He later moved to Bonaventure Assisted Living, where he received excellent care. Living in Cashmere almost his entire life, Lorman accumulated many friends and business relationships. He leaves behind many dear friends and family. Lorman was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, his parents, and his sister Nelva. He is survived by his sister Loretta (Robert) Jones, his son and wife Kelly and Laurie Horner, daughter Rene Horner and son Lane Horner. Also, surviving are his granddaughter Megan ( Carl ) Brandenburg and great grandchildren Chloe and Ali Brandenburg, grandson Ryan Horner and Josh Horner ( Jeff ) and granddaughters Emily and Olivia Horner. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Bonaventure and Confluence Health Hospice for their extraordinary care of our father. The funeral service will be held at the Cashmere Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday November 21, 2015. There will be a reception luncheon immediately following the service at the church gathering room. Arrangements are being made by Jones and Jones – Betts Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, Confluence Health Hospice or Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.

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Lorman Horner

June 19, 1933 - November 6, 2015