Alene LaMoreaux Obituary (1929 - 2022)

Alene was a native Utahn, born in Salt Lake City. She grew up with her older sister Peggy and younger brother Gordon (Gord) in the Sugar House area. Their parents were Marian and Allan Pyper. She was a graduate of South High School and went on to be a wife, mother, grandmother, and business woman. Alene was formerly married to Ray LaMoreaux who fathered her two children. She focused herself on her career and raising her boys to manhood. She had 2 sons: Alan Lamoreaux (1958-2018) and Frank Lamoreaux (1961-present). Alan and Frank were her primary focus in life, and they gave her 7 awesome grandchildren that went on to give her 14 great-children, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Alene started at Alta Industries and eventually became switchboard operator at The Salt Lake Hardware which then led to her being the number one go-to Purchasing agent at Steelco Service Center for well over a 30-year span. She was a major stockholder and preferred steel buyer working with United States Steel Mills where she earned her professionalism and became highly respected. In 2018, her heart was broken with the loss of her first son, Alan. She overcame it to be there for Alan and Franks’ families, and to live out her life as “G-Ma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had a fantastic relationship with Gord and his 5 children that live throughout the country and has always been there for them. Likewise, they have always been there for her on any occasion. Family was big to mom and she never let us down. Her wit, her humor, and her intelligence were never to be challenged. Alene passed peacefully with several of her loving family members surrounding her. She is survived by her brother Gord Pyper and his five children (Nanette, Jackie, Greg, Mariellen, and Bruce); her son Frank LaMoreaux (Debbie LaMoreaux); her grandchildren Shauna LaMoreaux (Dave Barfuss), Jami Petersen (Brandon Petersen), Shane LaMoreaux (Amber LaMoreaux), Aaron LaMoreaux (Heather LaMoreaux), Eric LaMoreaux (Kathy LaMoreaux), Kylee Ochoa (Randy Ochoa), and Mitch LaMoreaux (Brittany LaMoreaux); her great-grandchildren David, Brooke, Autumn, Shayi, Gage, Brinklee, Jayden, Sienna, Braelee, Natalee, Easton, Paityn, Ryden, and Paizlee; and her great-great grandson Boston. Private services will be held at a later date. May you rest in peace Alene (A.K.A. sister, mom, grandma “Odie”/”Leanie”, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma).