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Jan. 31, 1964 – Oct. 28, 2018

Lorenzo Silvano Pike, 54, of Sweet Home died Oct. 28, 2018.

He was born Jan. 31, 1964 in Fort Bragg, N.C. to Gerald A. and Anna M. (Salvarese) Pike. 

As a teenager he joined the United States Army, then the National Guard, serving 20 years total. He served during Desert Storm in Iraq. While in the Army he lived in Italy and Iraq. He followed a longtime family history of military service in the Army and was very active in the local VFW.

Mr. Pike grew up traveling and living in many places. 

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a real sportsman in all aspects of his life. He loved serving people, especially older people. He volunteered for everything. 

Mr. Pike is survived by his parents, Gerald and Anna Pike of Lakeview; two brothers, Charles Pike of Lakeview and Paolo Pike of Killeen, Texas; step-daughter Michelle Taylor of Bend; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Taylor-Pike; and wife Diane Pike.

A memorial service will be held at a future date at the Sweet Home VFW.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.