- Loren Ptomey, 65, of Highland, died Thursday evening, February 28, 2013, at the Highland Care Center.
Loren was born June 30, 1947, at Highland. Loren grew up at Highland where he attended schools, graduating high school with the class of 1965. He farmed in the Highland area many years with his dad before later farming with Jerry Blevins. He later worked for Valley Grain and Emmett Cole till about a year ago when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Survivors include his many relatives and friends in the Highland area.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jr. and Dot Lovelady Ptomey, and a cousin Gary Weis.
Graveside memorial services are planned for 4 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Highland Cemetery. Pastor Jerry Petering and Sam Blythe will officiate. Following the graveside service, friends are invited to Ernie's downtown Highland for a time of fellowship and sharing stories, in memory of Loren
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