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Lorraine ‘Lorrie’ Hickman, 60

Lorraine Frances Hickman, 60, of Coeur d’Alene, joined the Lord in Heaven on May 16, 2019, at her home while surrounded by family.

She was born to Robert Lowell Tabor and Norieta Marie (Howerton) Tabor on April 20, 1959, in Holyoke, Mass. Lorrie’s father served in the Air Force, and she lived in many places, including Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Moses Lake, California and eventually made a grand stay in Spokane. While in Spokane, she attended Sheridan Elementary, Libby Junior High and Ferris High School. While attending Ferris, she met Greg Hickman; they married Aug. 26, 1978. They had two daughters.

Lorrie worked as a banker, automotive warranty clerk and a customer-service representative. She lived in many places, but ended up finding peace in Northern Idaho. She was a strong-willed woman who met every challenge head-on. She loved being a mother and participating in her daughters’ activities, among them Girl Scout troop leader and a parent volunteer for school field trips, as well as enjoying intricate coloring, the Oregon Coast, hummingbirds and any and all things flowers.

She is survived by her daughters, Rachael (and Jerid) Marks of Rathdrum and Kelsey Hickman of Coeur d’Alene; siblings Charles (and Laurie) Tabor of Spokane Valley, Kathleen Cross of Valleyford, Wash., Elizabeth (and Stuart) Hightower of Tri-Cities, Wash.; and a brother-in-law, Norman Olson of Manhattan, Mont. She was an aunt to four nieces and eight nephews, and Nana to three grandchildren, Emma, Kandyce and Jason Marks. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Virginia, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Cross.

Blessed and eternal be the memory of Lorrie Hickman. “With the Lord now you be, fly free as the hummingbirds do over the sea.”

A celebration of Lorrie’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene. Online registry and condolences may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.