Loreen Gail (Carl) Roden

Obituary "Life becomes a lot easier to accept when you learn to just accept things." Loreen passed away June 3rd, 2017. She was welcomed home by those who went before her and is missed by those who remain. Loreen's family includes: her husband of 55 years, Ross Roden; sisters, Lucy Winder, Arlene Mussig; daughters, Lynn Roden, Georgie Ann Roden (deceased), Angela Borden (Chris), Melissa Hardesty (Brad), Natalie Roden; son, James Urbon; grandkids, Branden Roden (deceased), James, Teresa and Ross Matteson, Rachael Bradley; as well as a large extended family and many friends. Loreen was born December 20, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington and was a lifelong resident. Loreen loved to laugh and find the joy in life. She was all about family and welcomed everyone into her home. Her greatest joy were her grandchildren. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but great deeds. To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you. - Christian D. Larson