LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Lori Jean Will, a long-time resident of the Las Vegas area, passed away on September 14, 2017, in the family home of a brain aneurysm.  
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery.
She was born on February 27, 1977, in Wessington Springs to Bonnie (Holeton) Will and Gary Will.
She attended South Dakota State University in Brookings and received a Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business with a Marketing Concentration from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., in June 2000.  Upon relocating to Las Vegas she began a career in casino gaming compliance having worked at at both Gaming Laboratories International and International Gaming Technology as Manager of Product Compliance Operations.
Her beloved beagle, Gus, was her constant companion and love of her life. She was passionate about the Beagle Freedom Project and was a doting Mom to Zazzles, a special needs cat, rescued from an animal research lab in Las Vegas. She was an avid supporter of all animals, donating and campaigning for several animal related organizations.
Lori will always be remembered for her infectious laugh and quick razor-sharp wit.  She was very kind-hearted, loved life and her family and friends immensely.  Lori could find humor in any situation and it was her goal in life to make others laugh.    
She is survived by her mother, Bonnie (Holeton) Will,  of Wessington Springs, and Las Vegas, Nev.; her sister, Nichol Will- La Voy, of Las Vegas, Nev.; two nephews, Christian La Voy and Andrew La Voy, both of Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her father and best friend, Gary Will, of Kimball, and Las Vegas, Nev.; her sister, Penny Will, of Las Vegas, Nev., and her grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Beagle Freedom Project or your local women's shelter.
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