Jesse Loraine Adams was born Feb. 22, 1942 in Santa Maria, California to Ralph and Hilda Adams. An ambitious middle child with a tomboyish streak, Loraine was a natural born leader. In childhood games she often played the starring role, preferring to play the part of Tarzan or Superman. And she wasn't just playing the part; she had the skills to back it up and could do more chin ups than any other kid in the whole junior high school– and she was using only one arm!

All those chin ups must have prepared her to excel as a swimmer, which came in handy since she lived next door to a pool and often visited the beaches near her California home. She loved the water, so it was natural that she worked as a lifeguard and taught swimming lessons. She was a great swimmer with an impressive backstroke.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. She served a mission, spending her time in Montana, and enjoyed many callings and opportunities to serve and teach the doctrine that was the foundation for how she lived her life. She was a scholar of the scriptures, and a master Sunday School teacher.

And such was the theme of Loraine's life. She excelled at so many things. Loraine worked closely with her father Ralph in his magic, assisting him for many years, eventually taking the stage as a magician with her own bag of tricks. Her beautiful smile and quick wit made her a natural performer, and she delighted in the laughter of kids in the audience as she pulled the egg out of the corner of her magic bag.

Speaking of kids, Loraine was an unwavering advocate for children. After completing a master's degree in Sociology, she earned her Doctorate of Educational Psychology from Brigham Young University, preparing her to serve thousands of "youngsters" in Alpine School District's Special Education programs. That role allowed her to touch the lives of parents, to mentor teachers, and to share her loving kindness to students of all ages and abilities. Loraine was well known and respected by many, and she used that as an opportunity to develop relationships and show interest in others. Loraine was a great listener, and she was so good at making people feel important–because every person was important to Loraine.

Perhaps the group of people that benefited most from Loraine's love and attention was her family. Loraine often said, "Every child should have a maiden aunt." Her many nieces and nephews wholeheartedly agree. She was a second mother to many of us and, as proximity would allow, she attended every church event, graduation ceremony, wedding celebration, birthday party, performance or recital, and through it all showed sincere interest in the things that mattered to us. She was a mentor and teacher in everything she did, and that included moments where she listened compassionately and offered advice and support. We loved her for her wisdom, and we basked in the warmth of her love.

But don't think she didn't have a very fun-loving competitive streak. Among her favorite games were TriOminos (a Christmas-time tradition) and Nuts. She enjoyed watching college football and was a spirited cheerleader for her team. She also loved her motorcycle, and was the coolest silver-haired lady in Provo as she donned her helmet and cruised around on her Kawasaki.

No tribute to Loraine would be complete without mentioning her four-legged kiddos, including Heidi, Ginger, Lady, Sundown, and Saturday to name a few of our favorite horses. She tended to those gentle creatures with tenderness and care, and provided an opportunity to her nieces and nephews to ride and learn to work with the animals. Loraine had many fond memories of being in the warm sunshine working with her horses, and those serve as some of the most foundational memories of lessons we learned from Loraine: patience, persistence, gentleness, leadership, confidence, and grit.

Loraine, our dear aunt, sister, friend, and teacher, thank you for the blessing you are to us. Thank you for enriching our lives with your hearty laugh, giving heart, and kind wisdom. We will miss you so much.

Loraine passed from this life on December 6, 2022, and was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Ralph and Hilda Adams, her two brothers Don Alvin and Ralph Howard Adams, and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her siblings Verona Ayala (Richard), Joann McCabe, Maxine Quinn, Shirley Anderson (Thad), Rolyne Chamberlain, Mitch Adams, and Evon Adams, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She is also survived by her dear friends Linda Otte and Welda Lendt who played an important part in her life, and her family is thankful for decades of care and friendship that they've offered.

There will be a viewing at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home in Orem, Utah on December 9, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM MST. Another viewing will take place the following morning, December 10, at the LDS Chapel located at 965 N. Locust Lane in Provo, UT, from 9:30-10:30, with funeral services following at 11:00AM MST. Services will be available to view via livestream by visiting the Walker Sanderson website, www.walkersanderson.com. Internment will be at Orem City Cemetery (1520 North 800 East, Orem) immediately following the funeral service.