PFLAUM, Loretta (Lori)

Published in The Arizona Republic from May 16 to May 27, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - Loretta (Lori) Pflaum, 83 years old passed away April 21st, 2021. She was born 10-3-1937 in Westford, NY to Stephen and Marion Braun on a dairy farm. She had 2 sisters Barbara and Gloria. They were a singing trio and cheerleaders. She graduated from high school and from SUNY in Albany with a BA and MA. She taught H.S. math for 10 years in 4 different states. She married Robert Bostwick an Air Force career man in 1959. They had 2 daughters Lisa and Sheila. She earned a M.C. from the University of Missouri in K.C. and worked for 20 years in mental health lastly at Maricopa Medical Center Psych Crisis Center Phoenix, AZ. She divorced Robert and married Kenneth (Ken) Pflaum from Falls City, NE, an ADOT surveyor in 1984. After retiring she painted trays and made Kool Necks which she sold at craft fairs. She enjoyed cats, piano, painting, and sports. She was predeceased by her daughter Lisa Bostwick-Johnson her parents and both sisters. She is survived by her husband, daughter Sheila Bostwick-Kountz, 4 grandkids and one great-granddaughter, stepdaughter Lisa (Pflaum) Regalado and 4 step- grandkids. Memorial service will be held, Monday, June 7th,2021 1-3pm. Legacy Funeral Home Chandler, 1374 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225