Laura Marie Campbell

Laura Campbell Obituary

Laura Marie CAMPBELL Born June 29, 1918 in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, the oldest of 9 children of Carrie Eugenia and Charles Chandler Rebbe, died Oct. 14th, 2011 in Shelton, WA. Preceded in death by her husband, Larry; brothers Melvin and Howard; and sister, Helen Blanchard. She is survived by her daughters: Theresa (Ron) Romero, Nancy Campbell, Joanne (Robert) Hamilton, and Patricia Campbell; brothers, Owen (Genevieve) and Gaylen (Patricia); and sisters, Mabel Moore and LaVern Anhorn; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. As a young girl, Laura helped on the family farm and with her father's auctioneering business. She worked at Sandpoint Naval Station during WWII. Larry and Laura owned and operated L&L Distributors for over 40 yrs. Laura was an active member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. She loved animals and a glass of good wine. Through the years she enjoyed skiing, fishing, horseback riding, reading, cruising, movies, and theater. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, Oct. 24th at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 322 N. 175th St., Shoreline. Interment at Holyrood Cemetery. Please share memories at www.becksfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Laura Campbell

9 Entries

Sarah Evans

October 29, 2011

Grandma,

I remember the times at church with the 50 millions sandwiches for the homeless, you cared for others and instilled that in your grandaughter. You were a strong and resilient woman and I hope I take after you and exceed your expectations of me. I love and miss you with all my heart. You are missed by many and loved by many but i have truly loved you all of my life. Grandpa met you at the gates and I bet you were delighted.

Love you much
Sarah

Sarah Evans

October 29, 2011

Grandma,

I remember the times at church with the 50 millions sandwiches for the homeless, you cared for others and instilled that in your grandaughter. You were a strong and resilient woman and I hope I take after you and exceed your expectations of me. I love and miss you with all my heart. Grandpa met you at the gates and I bet you were delighted.

Love you much
Sarah

Best Grandparents ever! We love you so much!

October 26, 2011

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Karen Whinihan Nouwens

October 25, 2011

Dear Theresa,
It's been a very long time. We went to St. Luke's together many years ago. I remember your mom, she was always so nice to me when I came over to play. My sister Barb and Nancy were in the same grade also. When I'm in the "old neighborhood" I always remember such wonderful times at your house! Your mom was a great lady! You are in my prayers along with the entire family. Blessings, Karen

Angela Marie Mahaney

October 23, 2011

Dear Grandma,

No kids anywhere had better Grandparents. I've often told people that even though I only had one set of Grandparents - they did the work of two. And you loved us enough for two. There is no place like home...except Grandma's. You always had cookies in the cookie jar and when we left you hugged us on the porch and you stayed out there until we drove down the hill. You sent us cards for every occasion. You called us every Friday. As kids, we loved spending spring break and weeks during the summer with you both. Going to work with Grandpa during the day and one of his famous sundaes each night. I loved making sandwiches with you at Church. Trips to the library, the zoo and school clothes shopping. I loved picking strawberries and blueberries with you. Weekend trips to Leavenworth and the tulip festival - always with a thermos of coffee and donut holes from Dunkin Donuts. Going to Disneyland is every kids dream - and of course you and Grandpa made that dream come true. We had an amazing time and we will never forget that trip! I loved waking up to Grandpa singing songs from Annie. I loved cutting sweet peas with you in the backyard. A bath every night and sleeping in one of Grandpa's white t-shirts and then sitting on the sheep skin rug at the end of your bed talking and playing around with all the 'neat' stuff on your dresser. I loved watching the Golden Girls with you, but would not really love the show until I was older. You were a sports fan and loved music. I loved when you let me dry my hair under your big over the head hair dryer - I really thought I would have one of those when I grew up.

I grew up and those old dryers went away. Grandpa was gone, but we talked about him all the time and that made it a little easier. Even though he was gone, we visited his grave and you took flowers and wine, pumpkins and Christmas trees. You lead by example that by visiting him and talking about him that he lived on in our hearts. As will you.

I came to stay with you as an adult and we spent the last decade or so together. We joked that we were an odd couple of sorts. You loved shopping at Costco - mostly for the samples. You really enjoyed my Seattle bus stories each day. You introduced me to the Home and Garden show and I introduced you to Thai food. You would eat burnt toast rather than waste it, but you hated tomatoes and would never touch them. You would pick up a giant spider with your hands, but would shiver if I mentioned snakes. I loved coming upstairs to hear you giggling on the phone with Mable Ann - you would spend hours talking and laughing with her. I was happy you could go on 3 free cruises with my company. You always joked that you could get use to that lifestyle. I vaguely remembering you and Grandpa taking me to see Camelot, but I will always treasure our time seeing the South Pacific, Oklahoma and The Lion King - we had the best seats and the best time. I know you enjoyed watching Everybody Loves Raymond and it was so fun to watch it with you. When we watched Pearl Harbor, you sat on the couch with your legs up but your chin resting on your hand, eyes open for the whole 3 hours. I mostly watched you and wondered what you were thinking. It was only after September 11th that I understood what it must have been like for you to see such a moment in history made into a movie. You were part of the greatest generation - and you were one of the greatest! A great example of wife, mother, friend, woman. You donated your time, money and efforts. You gave to the Wildlife fund, you saved soup labels, box tops and yoplait lids, you loved working the voting polls.

When we got Emma as a puppy - she was instantly your best friend. From tummy rubs on the couch and naps next to you on the bed - you were always together. She misses you so much. We all do.

I know that you enjoyed the adventure of moving with me. Seeing my Mom, brothers and the new baby on a regular basis made you happy.

A piece of my heart is missing right now and it is hard to transition from grieving to celebrating your life. I can feel you with me and can hear your words of comfort. Thank you for everything Grandma. I read recently that Grandparents offer unconditional love - that they lack the ability to criticize the way a parent or sibling or friend sometimes can. I have to agree completely. I cherish the memories I have of you - from baking during the holidays to finding you eating ice cream at 3am. You have a huge sweet tooth and I hope Heaven is filled with ice cream and cinnamon rolls for you. Thank you for sharing your life stories - your wisdom, your humor, your grace and strength.

Being your granddaughter was an honor. I was blessed to have the special relationship that we had.
I know you lived a full life, complete with laughter and love. I will miss you terribly. I will do my best to honor you and celebrate your amazing life. I am so happy you are at peace now. You are with Grandpa. Your Spirit will live on in all of us.

We were so lucky to have you in our lives - for you to be our Grandma. I love you always and will keep you in my heart forever -- Angela

Grandma I wonder
where you keep your wings.
Are they hung in your closet
with the rest of your things?
Do you put them away
and just use them at night
or send them out
to be polished up bright.
I know you have wings,
for this must be true,
'cause God always gives
them to Angels just like you.

Angela Mahaney

October 23, 2011

Sheila Erickson-Jurgens

October 23, 2011

I have many memories of "Mrs. Campbell" while growing up with neighbor friends, Theresa, Nancy, Joanne and Patricia. I mostly remember her working around the house, vividly recalling days she would hang clothes on the clothes line in the backyard, and even taking us girls here and there! I am so sorry I can't be at the service, I would really like to see you all but other commitments prevent me from making it. Hopefully I can see at least one of you to offer my deep sympathies - any of you local, I'm in Bothell. She will be missed, but you're right Theresa, she's with the Lord and in a wonderful place. Blessings to you all - Sheila Erickson Jurgens.

October 23, 2011

Mom you will be missed deeply. You were sick and now you are in a better place with our Lord. Even though we are sorrowful now, the memories we have of you will soon make us smile.I love you,Theresa

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