Loran Francis Headrick Obituary (1923 - 2021)

Born April 8, 1923 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Perlie and Cora Headrick. Loran was raised with the “clammer” of wells and oil refineries called the “Black Gold” of the Seminole Oil Fields. He graduated from Bowleg High School, Class of 1943. Later went to trade school in Witchita, Kansas and worked for Boeing Aircraft assembling engines in fighter air craft for World War II. He served three years in Europe theatre of operation under General Patton and went through five major campaigns. His combat unit was up for the Presidential Citation. Loran married Gladys Nash on January 10, 1948. Later divorced. They had two sons, Leon (Susan) Chubbuck Idaho, and Layne (Sonna) Magna, Utah. On July 8, 1988 he married his love, Ella Williams from Seattle, Washington. Ella continues to reside at Legacy Retirement Home in South Jordan, Utah. This union increased his family with three step-daughters Mary E. Carter (SLC, UT), Karen S. Priest (Pleasant Grove, UT), and Brenda L . (Peter) Harbers (Imperial, MO). Also three step-sons, Scott K. (Candy) Williams (Montana), Kent P. (Laura) Williams (Bountiful, UT), and Duffy J. Williams (Bountiful, UT). From both sides of these unions there are many grand and great grand-children, too many to list. Loran had two sisters, Ruth Tinsley and Phyllis May Billing (Oklahoma-have passed) and one brother, Richard who resides in California. Loran was a machinist at Kennecott Refinery and retired after 35 years. He worked many odd jobs in his later years and enjoyed talking with anyone who would stop long enough to interact. He was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was very active for as long as his health permitted. He was a witness to the sealers in the Jordan River Temple. He also worked on genealogy for many years. Avid scripture reader for as long as his eye sight would allow. We express our deepest gratitude to Kimberly Olsen of HomeWell Care Services. HomeWell provided loving care for over a year with professional aides that made life for all involved so much easier. Kimberly provided moment to moment care at the end of his life. Also providing end of life care from moment to moment was Janet Harris from Aspire Hospice. She was always there to provide professional soothing care. We want to express gratitude to the social workers, office staff and on call nurse. We even received a woman that played her harp and sang to soothe. There were many decisions that made and then changed due to circumstances and everyone involved was always ready to go with whatever became necessary. Thank you to all. Loran’s final words- “I have worked hard for a ‘special flight’ that is paid for well in advance. On this flight I will meet my mother and dad and other relations. You are more than welcome to come to my graveside service. I won’t be there. I will be well into my flight.” There will be a graveside service held on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm at Valley View Memorial Park located at 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT. A viewing will be held prior at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 4760 S State Street, Murray, UT on Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 am.