Loren Severs

Loren W. Severs died peacefully on December 18, 2011 at the age of 66 in the presence of his family after a brief, but courageous, battle with leukemia. Loren was an Air Force Veteran who loved his country. He received his B. S. degree from the University of California, Irvine, and later his M.A. in Chemistry from Michigan State University.
Loren is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan, by his son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Elizabeth, his son Daniel, his daughter Rebekah, and his grandsons Nicholas and Caleb Severs. He is survived by his mother Lois Severs and his sister Becky (Mrs. Tom Friddell). He was preceded in death by his father Wallace Severs.
Loren worked in his field of chemistry in Michigan, Ohio and, until his death, in Environmental Services for Eli Lilly Company. He also taught "Introduction To Chemistry" at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis where he was given the "Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award for 2009-2010", an honor to which he was elected by both teachers and students in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Loren was a man who went the extra mile in his work and in service to others. He served as assistant scoutmaster when his sons were in Boy Scouts. He traveled with them to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico in 1990 where he spent twelve days backpacking in the mountains with a dozen scouts. He was a counselor for Boy Scout Merit badges, including one for chemistry.
He loved God, nature, hiking and photography, using his skills to capture many beautiful images with his camera.
Those who wish to do so may make a donation to Trinity Wesleyan Church, 9709 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250.
A memorial service is planned for January 7 at 3:30 PM at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis.