"So sorry to hear about Lori! We wish to express our deepest sympathy and love to you Marilyn, Kim, Lisa, Tom and family. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time. Having been close neighbors when we all lived together in North Central Phoenix, our families share many great memories of our little neighborhood. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love , Bev and Norm Crockett"
In loving memory of
Lori Kay Westerkamp
June 12, 1960 - November 9, 2020
Lori Kay Westerkamp passed away November 9, 2020 after a long illness. She was born to Myron and Marilyn Westerkamp on January 12, 1960 in Cleveland Ohio and had the honor of being the first baby born at Mount Sinai. Her family moved to Phoenix when she was two where she grew up and attended Desert View Elementary and Sunnyslope High School. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors in Fashion Merchandising. Her career consisted of management positions with Casual Corner, Victoria's Secret and Brighton. Lori loved animals and her last job was in management at OdySea. She loved football, the sun, water and Rocky Point. She is survived by her mother Marilyn, her husband Tom Churchill, sisters Kim Gwozdz and Lisa Westerkamp, nephew Ryan Gwozdz, niece Lauren Gwozdz and her cat Cam. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is in the arms of both her heavenly Father and her earthly father who preceded her in death. Donations can be made to the ASPCA in honor of Lori. https://www.aspca.org/ways-to-give
Tributes
"Lori was the first friend I made after moving to Phoenix nearly 30 years ago. We became fast friends and had so much in common with our love of animals, The Eagles band, laughter and easy going nature. I miss her greatly and know I always will, we had so much more to do! My most sincere condolences to the Westerkamp family and Lori\'s friends. She was dearly loved and never met a stranger! Fly with the Angels my friend. I will love you always ~ Amanda Crossland"
"Marilyn, so sorry to hear about Lori. May Jesus comfort you and your family will peace and love. Susan and Jim Bonner"
"Kim & Lisa & Tom so very sorry for your loss. You probably don\'t remember me but your Mom & I were in the same nursing class @ Deaconess in Spokane. This has to be very difficult for her. Would one of you please call me 602 5101391. This news came to me as a big shock. Love & prayers. Jean Hunter "
"I am very sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in my prayers Candy Gutierrez "
"Lisa: I?m so sorry you lost your sister, Lori. She was a beautiful girl and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. (Candi Stark Gregoire)"
"We never met in person, but had plans to. Lori and I met on Facebook almost four years ago. After one of her posts about where she lived in the seventies, I asked her if she knew my daughter at Sunnyslope High School? She didn?t as she was a few years younger. Later, when I posted from the ICU at John C Lincoln Hospital, Lori sent me best wishes and that I was in her prayers. Even though I?m old enough to be her mother, we became Facebook friends, sharing our love for animals (especially Tuxedo kitty cats) our love of our country and so many things. I was hospitalized a few times and Lori always sent me cheerful messages. We talked a lot about how this lockdown kept her from seeing her Mom. She never shared with me that she was ill. Her passing has saddened me more than I can say. I will ll miss my dear FB friend . "