Lorin Pinegar Hall

Oct 2, 1951 - Oct 28, 2022

"Always look on the bright side of life….."

Lorin Pinegar Hall left this world on the morning of October 28th at the age of 71. Possibly to avoid sitting through another "cold depressing winter".

Lorin was born to Norley and Elaine Hall on October 2nd 1951. The 4th child, eventually the middle child in a family of six children. Living up to his middle child status he was defiant, but delightfully so. Testing his parent's patience and causing more than one CNA to yell down the hall "Lorin!".

He attended School in Springville where he ran track and most likely caused his teachers to question their choice of occupation. Immediately after high school he joined the Army National Guard. Upon returning, he married Doris weight. They moved around a bit and had five kids. Eventually settling in Springville. He and Doris divorced 14 years later. He moved around a bit more, at one point owning a small Cherry Orchard in Spanish Fork.

He was a jack of all trades, a bit of a MacGyver, on more than one occasion fixing an appliance with a rubber band and a piece of wire. He excelled at concrete, had a degree in HVAC repair, worked as an elementary custodian, but he was proudest of his proficiency as a crane operator for Geneva Steele.

Lorin loved to garden, but hated to weed. Which his children find extremely ironic considering his numerous rants about the virtue of hard work. So much so did he instill this in his children that they all feel a bit guilty about taking the day off for his funeral. But will do it anyway because they love him.

He liked to cook and had some very interesting recipes. If anyone would like to see his recipes, we recommend that you don't. No he was not a Master Chef, but he critiqued others as if he was, on several occasions loud enough for the cook to hear.

He was world renowned for not holding back his opinion and had a knack for telling it like it is. His vocabulary was extensive… in his knowledge of curse words. And he was so creative in how he used them! You always knew where you stood with him.

He is preceded to Heaven by his beloved German Shorthair Pointer Susie, his father Norley and his sister and favorite babysitter Phyllis.

He is survived by his extremely patient and caring mother Elaine, four siblings: Lynette (Merrill), Norley (Becky), Kevin (Barbara), Allen (Mary) children: Stacey, Jamey (Brian), Darrick (Heidi) Raquel, Jasper, and nine grandchildren: Cicely, Trever, Hayden, Chloe, Amanda, EmmaLee, Bridger, Jessica and Nicole.

He will be sorely missed. Especially his unusual brand of positivity. He enjoyed an ironic twist and would laugh every chance he got. In the words of Monty Python "Always look on the bright side of death just before you draw your terminal breath..". If you find this inappropriate, you probably didn't know him very well.

A viewing will be held Wednesday Nov. 2nd from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the LDS church located at 878 W Center street in Springville. Although his children will not be honoring his wish to be propped up on a chair with a recording of his voice greeting guests. The funeral will follow at 11:30.

We would like to thank the many people that have kept him comfortable and alive these past 7 years: Char Danielle, Laina, Wendy, Brianne, Jackie and the multiple other caregivers who serve with all their hearts