Joy Velma (Lorea) Walsh Stockdale, 85, El Dorado Springs, was taken home by cancer on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. She was born in Leduc, Alberta, Canada on Nov. 7, 1924, the fourth daughter in a row of six children to George Brock Walsh and Grace Mary Lilley.
On July 15, 1954, Lorea was united in marriage to Melvin Grant (Bond) Stockdale. To this union two sons were added - Bryun Victor and Daniel Lynn.
Lorea started her first real job in May 1942 at Aircraft Repair Ltd. She loved repairing the Anson Bombers; however, 21 months later that job ended. Later working for a month at Eaton’s Department store for Christmas rush, she was glad when that month was over. She then worked for quite some time with W.J. Gage and Co., which was a book bindery where they made school books. Her sister, Robin, finally got her out of the book bindery and into the banking industry. She spent many years working in banks.
On Oct. 24, 1948, at the age of 24, Lorea joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She entered the Mission Home on June 18, 1951, dedicating two years of her life for the Lord by serving a mission in Hawaii.
Having grown up in Canada, Lorea immigrated to the U.S.A. as her husband longed to. They crossed the border on March 4, 1967, as they set out for Salt Lake City, UT.
Lorea definitely had talents that were well used and became a gift to many. Her love for sewing, needle point, cross stitching, crocheting and knitting were a blessing to everyone and were passed down to her grandchildren who enjoyed doing them with her. While doing these projects, she would usually be watching one of her favorite musicals. She also enjoyed planting flowers outside, doing genealogy and painting.
We will remember her in our hearts and by the many things that she spent hours making for us. She lived by a quote that was on her wall, “I didn’t say it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.”
Lorea was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, her brother and three great-grandchildren.
Survivors include Bond Stockdale - El Dorado Springs; her sons, Daniel (Dianna) Stockdale - El Dorado Springs, Bryun (Paula) Stockdale - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 11 grandchildren - Stephanie Romero - Salt Lake City, UT, Brandon Stockdale - Salt Lake City, UT, Monti (Brandi) Stockdale - St. George, UT, Summer Sargent - Middleton, ID, Paul (Jennifer) Stockdale - Butler, Ryan (Karia) Stockdale - Middleton, ID, Joy (Michael) Hull - Seven Lakes, NC, Rosemary (Aaron) Freeman - Overton, NV, Savannah Stockdale - Meridian, ID, Timothy Stockdale - Overton, NV, and Louis Stockdale - El Dorado Springs; 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Due to blended families, she had many more loved ones.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 9, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lorea Stockdale’s Memorial Fund at Mid-Missouri Bank.
Arrangements were by Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
