Virginia Lorensen DeLapp

Our beloved Virginia Lorensen DeLapp returned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 19th, 2025. Virginia was born to Virge Glendel and Shirley (Gledhill) Lorensen in Richfield, Utah on March 10th, 1950. She grew up in a large, loving family as the second of seven children. She learned to both play and work hard with three brothers and three sisters. She began developing her talents from her very loved and skilled mother and father. She learned to play the piano and clarinet. She was in the thespian club and served on the yearbook committee in high school; and attended Southern Utah State College. Lloyd Earl DeLapp entered her life in early 1971 and they were married by May. Together they raised their treasured family of five. Three sons, Michael, Lee, and Randall followed by two beautiful daughters, Jeannine and Shirlene who completed their family. Virginia was a wonderful mom who loved her children fiercely. With devotion to motherhood, she taught them to love, be compassionate and fully enjoy life. As her children grew, she continued her zest for life and the creative. She became quite talented in textile arts, such as crocheting, knitting, lacing, cross stitching, quilting, and sewing. She was known for her cake decorating, including wedding cakes, birthday cakes and made other desserts for family and friends; and for some money on the side. Later she added paper crafts to her expertise making scrapbooks and handmade greeting cards. As proof of her thoughtful and caring nature, she used these abilities to bless the lives of others. Virginia and family spent time living in various locations in the United States as well as well over a decade abroad in Northern England, accompanying Lloyd with his work. Some of her fondest memories came from those years in England and she gained many lifelong friendships. Virginia was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ evidenced in her lifetime of service to her husband Lloyd, their children and families, and her church community. She served in various callings, such as Relief Society president, pianist, and in Young Women's and Primary organizations; freely giving of her time and talents to those blessed to cross her path. She encouraged and supported her three boys in serving full-time missions. She had a great sense of humor. She fully participated in silliness, laughing at her family’s puns and shenanigans, making everyone feel like they were her favorite. In reality, everyone knew Grandma’s favorites were her grandchildren. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Linda. She is survived by her spouse of 54 years, Lloyd; her brothers Richard, Scott and Preston; her sisters Leona and Andrea; her children Michael (Joan), Lee (Danee), Randall (Rose), Jeannine (Joe) and Shirlene (Matt); and her 15 grandchildren. Mom, we miss you deeply. The loss is immense. We know it is because of the love we shared. We cherish the memories of our time together and look forward to our happy reunion. Services will be held on 1 October 2025 at 2pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5750 Websters Way, Manassas, Virginia. Graveside service will occur in Oak City, Utah in spring of 2026, with dates to be announced. Please join the family for Virginia's service. The live link is: https://zoom.us/j/96284837748?pwd=Gaq5JtAAwnJ1GOgmphwCK78Kd7Jsug.1

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Virginia Lorensen DeLapp

March 10, 1950 - September 19, 2025