Lorna Jean Lupton

Lorna Jean Lupton passed peacefully on October 31, 2025 from complications following surgery at the age of 85. She will be missed and forever be in our hearts. Lorna was born April 22, 1940 in Limon, CO to William Banks and Marjorie (Hill) Banks. She moved to Norwood as a small child and never left. Lorna met the love of her life, Dale C Lupton Sr. and they wed on April 6, 1958 in Norwood.

Lorna loved working. It gave her purpose in life. She worked at the local bank, San Miguel Basin State Bank, for many years and took pride in taking care of her local customers. Later in life Lorna was employed at the local gravel pit, United Sand and Gravel. Again, taking care of her local customers was of the upmost importance to her. Lorna worked up to her passing, which is what she wanted. It kept her mind sharp.

Lorna loved and was very devoted to her family which included her parents, children, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was always there to help if help was needed. She helped behind the scenes and never desired recognition of her good deeds.

Outside of work and family, Lorna volunteered with many organizations usually taking the position of secretary/treasurer. Her favorite organization was the Boy Scouts of American. Lorna was very devoted to her community and helped where she could. Lorna enjoyed camping, fishing (all fish were keepers), hunting, rock hunting and going on drives in the area. Lorna and Dale put thousands of miles on their truck just driving around but never venturing too far from home.

Lorna is survived by her two children: Dale C Lupton Jr. of Fairbanks, Alaska and Carol Ann Lupton-McKeever of Durango CO; sister: Dorothy Fern Mason; grandchildren: Aspen Jimenez, Erica Ritter & Holly Dobiash; and 8 great grandchildren.

Lorna lived a full life and was able to live at home and worked up to the end which was her desire. The community is welcome to celebrate her life along with her family at a graveside service on Wednesday November 12, 2025, 2pm, Norwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lorna’s name to either the Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Cemetery Association or Second Chance Humane Society (Ridgway, CO).