Sylvia Lorraine Conger

It is with tender hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Sylvia Lorraine Conger, who departed this life on January 31, 2025, at the age of seventy-three. Born on June 26, 1951, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lorraine was the cherished daughter of Dan and Renza Myers Conger and the fifth of seven spirited siblings: Ted, Kate, Joy, Jill, Lorraine, David, and Raymond. Lorraine’s youth was marked by both intellect and vivacity. She attended Alta Loma High School in what is now Rancho Cucamonga, California, where she shone as a cheerleader, an Advertising Manager on the student council, and a gifted singer in the A Cappella Choir. Her talents and ambition led her to Brigham Young University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and delighted in her work as a graphic artist for various departments across campus. Ever eager to embrace adventure, Lorraine found great joy in her role at the Missionary Training Center, where she crafted teaching materials, illustrations, and films, each infused with her boundless creativity. She possessed an unquenchable enthusiasm for life, trying her hand at everything that sparked her interest. She was among the first “Bat Girls” to cheer on the BYU Baseball Team, celebrating home-run hitters with freshly baked apple pies, taking tickets, and operating the scoreboard—all with a spirit of camaraderie and devotion. Her love for the stage led her to a lead role in The Order Is Love, a cherished BYU Stake production. Lorraine’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Bogotá, Colombia Mission, and later, she imparted her knowledge and passion for education to future teachers at BYU, guiding them in the art of developing teaching aids and materials. Life was not without its trials, and Lorraine bore the weight of mental illness for much of her adult years. Through this struggle, her family knew the depth of her true self—a woman of immense warmth, humor, and generosity. She would surely wish for any sorrow or misunderstanding to be replaced with love, now that her earthly journey has come to a close. Through it all, she remained steadfast in her testimony of the living Christ. Lorraine was a giver of gifts and of laughter, a composer of songs and stories, a poet with a knack for rhyming at a moment’s notice, and a keeper of journals and promises alike. She could speak backward for the amusement of her loved ones, concoct the most delightful fudge, and invent “thig-a-ma-jigs” to solve the smallest inconveniences. She delighted in gathering friends and family, making birthdays special by serenading the lucky celebrant with a repertoire of songs. Her life was a testament to creativity, kindness, and mirth—one that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She leaves behind one cherished daughter, her pride and joy, Amandah Kae Hendricks; three beloved grandchildren; three devoted siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. In her final years, she was tenderly cared for by the kind hands at Bel Aire Senior Living in American Fork, Utah, for whom she and her family are deeply grateful. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at 200 N. 1051 E., Orem, UT. A viewing will take place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by a private family prayer at 10:15 a.m. The funeral service will commence at 11:00 a.m., where we shall gather to celebrate the life of a woman whose light, even in its dimmest moments, shone ever bright. Flower Delivery Notice: To ensure proper delivery, please send all floral arrangements directly to the location of the service one hour prior to its scheduled start time. Thank you.

Sylvia Lorraine Conger

June 26, 1951 - January 31, 2025