Claude Loring Obituary Claude "Crick" Loring, 81, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Keokuk Area Hospital. Crick was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 1, 1935, the son of George and Helen Antle Loring. On August 8, 1959, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Smiley in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. A lifelong resident of Keokuk, Crick was employed at Richard's Clothing, worked for the city as a health inspector, and finished his career at Schwiete Construction. When he retired, he continued working at the Elks Pro Shop. Crick was a member of the Elks Lodge, and enjoyed playing golf, coaching little league and basketball at the YMCA, and working with young people. His granddaughters were the love of his life. Crick is survived by his wife Phyllis of Keokuk, his two sons: Rick (Pam) Loring of Iowa City, Iowa; and George (Juanita) Loring of Coralville, Iowa; his brother Roger (Lana) Loring of Virginia; and his granddaughters Ashley and Courtney. Crick is also survived by a step-granddaughter and three step-great-grandchildren. Crick is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Joan and Judy, and his brothers Richard and Larry. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Keokuk. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 AM before the service at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers at 917 Blondeau Street. Memorials may be directed to the Keokuk Elks Club, the Hoerner YMCA, or the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center/Blondeau 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Sunset Memorial Park 3700 Main Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 11:00 AM