PRENTICE,
Orma Irene
(Maiden Name: Ogier)
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Sunday, February 18, 2018, page 7a
Orma Irene Prentice passed into her heavenly home on Jan. 30, 2018,
in Flagstaff, Arizona, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s
disease. Orma was born July 29, 1923, to Charles D. Ogier and
Gertrude M. Gurney Ogier in Burbank, California. She was the first
of five children, and survived the longest, at 94 years of age.
Orma met John Douglas Prentice at the young age of 16, and they were
married on Aug. 14, 1940. They made their permanent home in Mayer,
Arizona. They became parents of four children, all of whom survive
her: Carolyn Troyer of Rimrock, Arizona; Janice DeWall (Alfred) of
Flagstaff, Arizona; John D. Prentice Jr. (Shirley) of Prescott,
Arizona; and Dale Taylor of Flagstaff, Arizona. She is also survived
by 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-
grandchildren. Douglas, known as “J.D.” or “Tex,” passed away in
1981.
Orma was clever with her hands, and could do any kind of needlework
and crafts. She was an expert seamstress, sewing beautiful garments
for her family. She was co-owner of a ceramic shop for several
years. A life-long butterfly lover, Orma collected anything and
everything with a butterfly theme. Family always came first with
her, and she loved her children unconditionally. She was known and
loved for her sweet disposition.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the
Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. in Mayer, Arizona. Friends
are invited to share memories, as we celebrate Orma’s life and how
her life impacted all of ours.
Memories and condolences may be posted for the family at
www.norvelowensmortuary.com.
Information provided by survivors.