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Laura Pike Obituary
12/05/1929 02/27/2023
Laura Lorraine Pike, 93, passed peacefully at home
surrounded by family on Feb 27.
Laura was born in Ft. Duchesne, UT, to Clyde and
Roberta (Hall) Pike. She spent her early childhood on the Ute reservation. She moved to Long Beach in 1939, then to Grass Valley in 1970.
Laura was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
She enjoyed collecting dolls, making cards, and handcrafts of all kinds. She was proud of her Ute heritage and large extended family.
Laura is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Bob, Ralph, and Helen, children Tommie, Chuck, and Tina, three previous husbands, Chuck Thompson, Ray Sherman, and Keith Messick. She is survived by children Rick(Marlene), Jerry(Kathie), Mike(Diana), and Danny, 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the LDS church 615 Hollow Way March 18 11am
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Memories and Condolences
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Julie Sherman
March 7, 2023
Rest in peace Aunt Laura, you will be missed. Thank you for being a part of my childhood, and being one of my Moms closest friends.
Valerie Parker
March 6, 2023
Our prayers our with Jerry n Kathy
Having lost a great mother Laura pike, I already miss Laura she was like my second mom, may we meet again on the
Other side one day
Katherine & Dave Phillipson
March 6, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. One special family indeed. We thank you for your kindness, examples & friendship. Please know your all loved very much! Sincerely, The Phillipson´s & Joseph too
Dicy
March 5, 2023
I miss you already. I knew I would. Rest in peace my friend.
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