Lorran Lee Carlston

How do you write about someone who was supposed to live forever? Who, no matter how many good things you say about them, nothing will ever compare to the love, light and joy she brought you in person. 

Lorran Lee Carlston was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming to Lorraine Head and Henry Grady Fentress Jr. Her sister Grenay was a bright light in her life. Lorran graduated from Natrona County High School. She had four children: Jennifer, Clinton, Cassie and Chrissy.

She was rare. She lived a life not many could compare to or fathom. She was fierce. We called her mama bear for the way she looked after her children so strongly and dotingly. She taught us hard work, to be thoughtful and to show urgency. 

She married the love of her life and best friend, Steve Carlston. Steve welcomed her with loving arms. He watched her take his little project, Angel Companions, and make it more than he’d ever envisioned. The community would agree. 

Others would say, “she was an asset to our community and had a giant heart”. “She was loving, kind, generous and a dear friend”. “She was bold and honest”. “I find her inspirational and think everyone in her life is so incredibly lucky to have her”. “She was quick witted”. “She is the most giving sacrificing person I know”. 

Another love of her life was the companionship she received from her malamutes. This lead her to dedicating and devoting 20 plus years to Moonsong Malamute Rescue. In lieu of flowers, donating to this rescue would make her heart “woo”.

She loved cooking and having all her loved ones around. Thanksgivings were something to write home about. Yellowstone was her heaven on earth. We hope heaven looks just like Yellowstone. She loved to fish. She had a favorite spot at Alcova Lake and marina, “where you walk out on the sandbar and you’re sure to catch a fish”. 

Life without her will be hard to navigate. She was the glue and backbone to our family. If you were a part of her circle, you were forever indebted to her and lucky. Next to her loyalty and love, wisdom and humor were her greatest attributes. She passed away on September 4th surrounded by family and friends. She will be greatly missed. 

Her celebration of life will be held October 13th (site to be determined). We will gather, share some of mom’s favorite small foods, listen to her style of music (metal) and share stories and pictures. Please wear blue or your favorite music/band T-shirt. 

She is preceded in death by her parents and first daughter, Jennifer. She is survived by her three children: Clinton Cassie and Chrissy, grandchildren: Tiffany, Gabby, Moses, Ilyana, Liam and Finnley and great grandchildren: Natasha, Braxton, Aaron, Dyllon, Alex, Dale, and Aiden and her sister Grenay (Bob Weber) niece, Joy and nephew, Rob. 

We love you Mama Bear. 

Venmo: @MoonsongMalamute-Rescue PayPal: treasurer@moonsongmals.org

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lorran's beloved rescue, Moonsong Malamute Rescue. 

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