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Lorien was born and raised in a small town in Southwest Wyoming and raised in a family of educators, musicians and athletes. She learned to sing harmony when she was only 7 yrs old sitting next to her Sunday School teacher who had a beautiful alto voice. She was soon singing duets with her older sister and was part of a well-known girls’ trio in high school. She excelled in music, speech and writing and was a cheerleader throughout school and has performed or directed musical groups her entire adult life. She was the choir director in her church for 15 years and was involved in numerous road show and variety productions in the church and community.
One of her fun and memorable experiences was serving as Co-director of the Miss South Jordan Pageant and having the Jazz basketball star, Karl Malone as the MC.
Lorien helped build a successful family home building business and has worked as an interior designer for many years. In a joint marathon effort with her family last summer, they built a home in 76 days and won Best of Show in the 2008 Greater Salt Lake Parade of Homes.
She has served in numerous positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints over the past 40+ years including Cub Committee chairman for the Cub Scout program; Sunday- School, Primary, Young Women and Relief Society teacher; Activities Committee Chairman; Emergency Preparedness Committee chairman; and President of the Young Women and Relief Society organizations.
Much of her life has been spent raising and loving her family of 8 children. She is also the grandmother of 34 and is desperately trying to stay up with all their activities.
Since receiving the title of Ms Utah Senior America in June her life has been filled with parades, appearances, speaking engagements and Cameo Club activities. “What an amazing journey it has been! I’m so grateful for this empowering and validating experience and the opportunity to inspire other Seniors to make a difference in the world as I serve in this marvelous organization.”
The 2009 Ms Senior America National Pageant
took place at Harrah's Resorts & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the week of Oct. 4th through Oct. 8th, 2009.
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The Ms. Senior America Pageant is
the world's first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to
women who have reached the "Age of Elegance." It is a search
for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and
inner beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is
based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and our
most valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experience and
resources that the younger generation has the opportunity to build a
better society.
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