Loren Luis Golding passed away peacefully at his group home Saturday Morning November 24, 2018. Surrounded by those who cared for him for nearly 20 years.  He was born May 27, 1951 at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico to his loving parents Catherine Lamb Golding and George Elwin Golding.  Loren advanced well in this life given his challenges. He was able to write and do math at a second grade level and read at a sixth grade level. He was a happy and sometimes mischievous young boy. He loved to go on vacations with his family. He would swim in a pool or ocean for hours on end with his family. He went on at least three 50 mile plus hikes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with the Boy Scouts, and his brothers and father. He loved to disrupt the campfire entertainment at night with this mischievous behavior. He loved to listen to Wolfman Jack on the radio well into the night in his bedroom.  Our father noted in his journal that on a trip into Mexico about halfway through our meal at a restaurant Loren said: "The 7-Up is bubbling in Spanish."  Growing up with Loren was fun. Around age twenty Loren's mental problems became worse. He developed schizophrenia. It was too hard for his parents to take care of him and he was sent to the California State Hospital in Camarillo. His parents and brothers came often to visit him. They would take him to the beach, which he loved. His mother became very ill, and after a long illness she died in September of 1982. His parents had moved to Utah a few years earlier. On the day she died his cousin Marilyn and his husband went and took Loren out for the day. It meant a lot to the family that they did. A few months later his father sent his youngest brother, Kevin, to bring Loren from California. He was placed in the American Fork Training school. Now his family could visit him often. His Dad was faithful in taking him out for rides and to get a soda. The family also would go to get him. About 25 years ago Loren was placed with Danville Services in a group home. Loren enjoyed being in a group home. Life was more normal. He could go for a walk to get a soda. He lived with four people instead of hundreds. He was nearby, and family could easily visit. Those that took care of him, became close to him. He moved to three different homes. The last one was in Provo. Loren really liked it there. He loved Patricia to pick him up, but afterwards, he was glad to get back to his home. He had a person who would take care of him one on one. They often took him on outings. He went to movies, to the store, out to get a treat etc. Patricia visited him regularly. He always seemed happy and well cared for. About two years ago he fell and was sent to the hospital. He could no longer stand on one leg. He had severe arthritis. When it was time to leave the hospital, they would not return him to his home. He was sent to a nursing home that kept him in his hospital room. The family fought very hard to get him back to his home. After about 4 weeks, Danville agreed to take him back, and the doctors finally agreed. The last two years have been a blessing to Loren. Patricia went to get him often. Her grandson, Jaden Smith, always went with her. He helped her get Loren in and out of his wheel chair and was a great companion to Loren and Patricia. Loren is survived by siblings Lynda (sister-in-law) Monte (deceased) Golding, Patricia (Dan) Knudsen, Toni (sister-in-law) George (deceased) Golding, Joel Golding (Raelene Golding, deceased), Jim (Kristi) Golding, Danny Golding and Kevin Golding. He was preceded in death by his loving parents George Elwin and Catherine Lamb Golding. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Walker Sanderson Funeral home at 85 East 300 South, Provo Ut.  Family and Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m., prior to the services.  Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery.