Loren Herbert Spencer

Loren Spencer, 79, of Moline, IL, died Friday, August 29, 2014, in peace at home. He was born on July 22, 1935, in Moline, to Herbert and Verle Spencer. He was a member of the Moline High School Class of 1953. He married Kathleen Mulry on June 13, 1956. Loren had a very diverse and fulfilling work history. One of his first jobs was a pin-setter at the old Moline YMCA. He also worked at J&R Auto in Moline, where he changed engines, transmissions, and other parts during the early years of hot rodding in the Quad Cities. Loren retired from the Rock Island I.H.-Farmall Plant in 1985, after working 30 years as a machinist, journeyman-class mechanic, and journeyman carpenter. After retiring from Farmall, he decided to go back to work again as a lift truck mechanic at the John Deere Horicon factory in Wisconsin, where he retired again after 10 years. He also worked with his brother-in-law for several years at R&M Can Do, where he performed carpentry and painting jobs. Loren also spent many years working as a Tech Inspector and Official at Cordova Dragway. During all of his jobs, Loren was very concerned about safety and was often appointed a safety man at work. Loren helped form one of the first hot rod clubs in the Quad Cities, called the Klockers, and he was also a member of the Moons Car Club what was formed later. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, where was a squad leader. He was a member of the Rock Island County Historical Society, as well as a member of AMVETS in Cedar Falls, IA. Loren’s favorite enjoyments were cars, mechanics, fishing, antiquing, and visiting with his many friends and family members. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Kathy Spencer, as well as four children including David (Lori) Spencer of Waterloo, IA, Lorna Adams of Margate, FL, Chris (Cheryl) Spencer of Buffalo, WY, and Marilyn (Thomas) Crawford of Jupiter, FL. Loren was also blessed with eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who he loved very much. He is also survived by his two loving sisters, Sandra Case and Susanne Debruyckere. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Verle Spencer, both lifetime residents of Moline. In lieu of a visitation, a graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 2:00 p.m., at the Western Township Cemetery, near Orion, IL. In lieu of flowers, Loren requested that everyone contribute to his favorite charity, Cops & Kids at Christmas, Orion Police Dept. at 1202 – 4th Street, Orion, IL 61273. Loren also wanted to thank Mark and others at the Heartland Hospice Care for taking care of him during his final days.

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