Lori Lynn Hoots, 68, of Freeland, passed away on April 3, 2025 in Freeland, WA.

Visitation will be 10 AM-12 noon on Friday April 11 at Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, WA.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Friday April 11 at Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home in Oak Harbor with Donald Goodwin of Church of Christ Oak Harbor, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery (Coupeville, WA). Arrangements are by Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home. Lori Hoots was born in Bloomington, IL to Merrill and Judith Kallenbach on July 2, 1956. She went to school at Aurora, IL. She married John E. Hoots on November 20, 2004 in Decatur, IL. She graduated from Aurora University. She worked for US Post Office (4 years) and Information Technology Specialist for a variety of companies for about 2 decades. She was involved as volunteer for Good Cheer Food Bank and Island County Historical Museum located on Whidbey Island.

Lori Hoots is preceded in death by her parents: Judith and Merrill Kallenbach.

Lori Hoots is survived by John Hoots (spouse), Eric Baughman (son), Elise Kallenbach (daughter), and Garrett Kallenbach (brother).

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society. The family of Lori Hoots wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Whidbey Health Hospice, Heartsong Healthcare Coop and Homewatch CareGivers of Western Washington.

When we think of Lori – we think of the word LOVE. There are so many events and people she loved! She loved family… loved her many friends… loved living on Whidbey Island… loved Friday Night Game Night… loved music… loved hiking… loved vacations… loved taking photographs (probably over 15,000 of them)… loved volunteering… and loved God.

We will miss her heart-felt caring, her passion for life, her enthusiasm, her generosity, and her curious nature.