Loraine Disheroon, long-time resident of Whidbey Island, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in Billings, Mont., of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in 1929 in Everett to Irene and Carl Lieseke, Loraine grew up on Whidbey Island and attended school there. She attended the University of Washington and worked for South Whidbey schools as a secretary.

In 1950, she married Deveer Disheroon, and together they started a business, Island Sand and Gravel. They spent many years enjoying their work and their involvement in several organizations on South Whidbey.

In the 1980s, Loraine and Deveer moved to Twisp. Loraine worked as a secretary for Lloyd Logging and then for Calvary Baptist Church in Twisp. Loraine often spoke of one of the highlights of her life being the summers she and Deveer spent in Alaska working at a gold mine.

Loraine loved the Lord and served Him in many capacities. She was an avid churchgoer and Bible student.

Loraine is survived by her daughters, Lorelle of Billings, Mont., and Carla of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Deveer, and daughter Roxie.

A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at Calvary Baptist Church in Twisp. Cremation and burial have taken place, at the Beaver Creek Cemetery in Twisp. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1119 S. Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA 98856.