Loren was born on October 17, 1960, in Oceanside, California, to Alvin and Akiko Woody. Surrounded by loved ones, Loren passed away on October 17, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado.

In 1962, the Woody family moved to Rifle, Colorado, where Loren was raised on a ranch near the airport. It was there, tending sheep and embracing the country lifestyle, that his deep-rooted love for ranching began. He grew up participating in rodeos and found joy in everything rural—values that would stay with him throughout his life.

Loren worked as a heavy equipment foreman operator, a career he took great pride in. But his true passions were ranching and family. A devoted father and grandfather, he poured his heart into raising livestock and spending time with those he loved most.

Loren was first married to Kathy King of Rifle, Colorado, and together they had a daughter, Tiffany. Following their divorce, he married Diane Ventrello, also from Rifle. They had a daughter, Mackenzie, and Loren welcomed Diane's three children into his heart and life as his own. After their separation, Loren later married Janie Long; the marriage eventually ended in divorce.

He is survived by his mother, Akiko Woody; siblings Wilbur Woody, Jay (Cathy) Woody, and Maryann (Mike) Dwire; his daughters Tiffany (Jose) Quintana of Rifle, Colorado, and Mackenzie (Lonnie) Hano of Silt, Colorado; and stepchildren Desiree (Levi) Whitehead of Aspen, Colorado, and Mike Ventrello of Norco, Louisiana. He also leaves behind a large extended family and many dear friends.

Loren was a proud grandfather to Douglas Hano (16), Breanna Quintana (1), Baileigh Ventrello (17), Ella Ventrello (13), Michael Ventrello (10), Coulter Whitehead (9), Dillion Whitehead (13), and eagerly anticipated the arrival of another grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Woody; grandparents Wilbert Woody and Elvina Jewel, step-grandfather Loren Jewel, and Seiho and Sutru Nakazato; and his stepson, Jeremy Ventrello.

Loren will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love of the land, and the deep care he showed for his family and animals alike. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and the values he passed down.