Lori (Wilkie) Evoniuk, age 44, Grand Junction, CO, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Lori touched many lives and hearts with her gentle care. She was a CNA at both Dickinson Nursing Homes. She was a certified personal trainer and rehab tech at St. Joseph Hospital. She found "the job of her dreams" as a merchandise distributor in Grand Junction, CO.

Lori was born to Gaylord and Janette (Erickson) Wilkie on September 27, 1964, at Hettinger, ND. After moving to Dickinson, Lori attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Berg, Hagen and she graduated from Dickinson High School in 1982. She also attended Dickinson State College.

Lori loved to walk and exercise. She loved the simple life, the outdoors, reading, picnics, camping, time with her family, and puzzles.

Lori is survived by the love of her life, her husband, LaMont and their child, Lexi; her parents, Gaylord and Janette Wilkie; her brothers, David (Leslie) Wilkie, Christopher Wilkie; sisters, Linda (Blane) Fugere, Susan (Gary) Schaefer all of Dickinson; and many special nieces and nephews; 97 year old grandfather, Andrew E. Erickson, Hettinger. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mae and Andrew Wilkie; grandmother, Mayme Erickson; uncles, Robert and Andrew Wilkie; and aunt, Betty Martinak.

There will be a Family Prayer Service on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009, at St. John Lutheran Church, Dickinson, ND at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Steven Tangen officiating. Prior to the service cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers a special fund is being set up for Lexi's education.

Callahan-Edfast Mortuary

I want to thank you so much for being part of our Family and for making LaMont so happy for you being in his life although for such a short time. He loved you so very much.

I'm sorry for not having visited you in Grand Junction. I've been there twice now and I loved being there in your beautiful home.

I can see you in your loving daughter, Lexi. You taught her well!

There isn't a day goes by that I haven't shed tears since your passing. I loved you as well.

Unitl we meet again, I am Your Mother-In-Law, Hattie

P.S. Since I've written this letter, Steve has had Triple By-Pass Surgery. I know you would have been advising him on Cardiac Rehab. We Miss You! Happy Birthday!