Laura Janae Bickle

1984 - 2013

Laura Janae Bickle obituary, 1984-2013

BORN

1984

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service

113 South Willson Avenue

Bozeman, Montana

Laura Bickle Obituary

Laura Janae Bickle, 28, passed away on Jan. 1, 2013. After battling an eating disorder off and on for 15 years, she is now at peace. Laura was born in Bozeman on Feb. 23, 1984 to Kerry and Barbara Bickle. She joined her big brother, Brian, whom she adored.

She attended Emerson and Morning Star Elementary Schools, Chief Joseph and Sacajawea Middle Schools, and graduated from Bozeman Senior High School in 2002. As more than one elementary teacher said, Laura was quite a lively character! She loved all aspects of school life, including performing in plays and singing, although sometimes slightly off-key.

All areas of academia interested Laura. She loved to write and did so with flair and clarity. Music became important in her life, starting in the fifth grade when she learned to play the flute. During Laura's junior year of high school, she composed a piece, "Summer Flutes," that was performed by her Music Theory classmates and debuted at MSU's Reynolds Hall. Another musical highlight of her school life was marching in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, Calif. with the Bozeman High School Band. Thriving on athletic competition, she participated in basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and golf during her elementary, middle school, and early high school years.

Perhaps the academic area she loved the most was art. An incredible charcoal masterpiece that she completed in high school will forever hang on a wall in her parents' home and remind them daily of their daughter's talent and beauty, both inside and out.

After taking Mr. Scott Taylor's AP biology class, Laura's interest in science blossomed and spurred her on to major in cell biology and neuroscience at Montana State University. She graduated from MSU in 2005 and was employed as a research technician at MSU's Center for Biofilm Engineering at the time of her death.

Laura was preceded in death by both grandmothers, Margaret Bickle and Helen Spring; her paternal grandfather, William Bickle; and an uncle, Larry Bickle.

Survivors include her parents, Kerry and Barbara; her brother, Brian; her grandfather, Wilbur P. Spring, Jr.; several aunts and uncles, Maida and Jim Paris, Susan and Chuck Noble, Beverly and Richard Marlow, Tom and Kathleen Spring, and Bob and Megan Spring; her special friend, David Green; and many cousins, workmates, and friends.

Laura's family would like to express their gratitude to all those who have offered their help and/or made comments on internet sites. We will always treasure these heartwarming tributes to our daughter, as they have made our pain easier to bear. Memorials in Laura's name may be made to the Bozeman Friends of Music, P.O. Box 536, Bozeman, MT 59771 or the Bozeman Schools Foundation, PO Box 1803, Bozeman, MT 59771-1803.

A celebration of Laura's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 5 at Dokken Nelson Sunset Chapel, with a reception to follow at Grand Avenue Christian Church. A private family interment at Park View Memorial Gardens in Livingston will precede the service.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service, www.dokkennelson.com.

Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Jan. 4, 2013.
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What a beautiful lady. My heart goes out to family and friends. May God's inspired words give you needed comfort and strength to endure. God promise a time when "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more and no resident will say: “I am sick"

A Mother

January 26, 2013

Mere words cannot express my sadness for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Schlegel

January 15, 2013

Love and prayers to all of you in this time of unimaginable grief. I was in band with Laura and graduated from BHS the same year, and always appreciated Laura's warmth and kindness. The world is darker without her light shining in it.

Amy Hanson

January 10, 2013

Barb and Kerry, I was so sorry to hear about Laura. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendy Berminam

January 9, 2013

I will miss u Laura. You are beautiful. Love Vicky

Victoria Paris

January 8, 2013

Kerry, Barb, and Brian- I am sorry for your loss. Laura was a great cousin.

Alex Gilliam

January 8, 2013

Laura was a wonderful cousin and I will miss her alot. Love Brandon.

Brandon Paris

January 8, 2013

Goodbye Laura. My beautiful cousin and friend. May u rest in peace. Kerry Barb and Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with u.

Ashlee Paris

January 8, 2013

Goodbye Laura. My beautiful cousin and friend. I will miss u. May you rest in peace. Kerry Barb and Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with u.

Ashlee Paris

January 8, 2013

Dear Mrs. Bickle –
It is hard for us to find the words to express the sadness we feel about your daughter's death. We are very sorry for your and your family's loss and pain. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Zoe, Casey & Russ Waddell

January 7, 2013

Kerry and Barb,

We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. In love and friendship, we send you our deepest sympathy.

Mike and Cyd Rodriguez

January 7, 2013

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Laura. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bickle family.

Bruce and Lisa Parker

January 7, 2013

Dear Bickle Family,
Laura was such a beautiful light of a person and I am so sad that she passed. She was a sweet and wonderful friend who always made me welcome and included in middle school and high school. She had a great sense of humor and was so incredibly talented and smart. My heart hurts for you and your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brie Passano

January 6, 2013

Dear Barb and Kerry,
Our hearts grieve for you. We are so very sorry you have experienced this profound loss. We pray for strength and peace and comfort to be yours at this time. A quote that has always meant a lot to us is from Winston Churchill who spoke to a his country during one of the darkest times known to man. He said, "When you are going through hell, keep on going." May the Lord walk with you as you negotiate this path of grief and sorrow, until you come out on the other side of this and once more experience a springtime. We send our love, Rob and Lyndsey Kaufmann

Rob and Lyndsey Kaufmann

January 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Troy and Joanne Heusel

Joanne Heusel

January 6, 2013

May God be with you.
Kristen Harbour Bradford

January 5, 2013

Dear Bickle family, of course no words can ease your pain, and all I can say is I'm so sorry. I will miss seeing Laura's lovely face every day. She is at peace, and we will smile at the memory of her.

Shelley Thomas

January 5, 2013

Laura was such a lovely young woman and will be truly missed. My heart breaks for your loss.

Jeannette & Fred Fell

January 5, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying and thinking of you.

Shelle and Phil Egbert

January 5, 2013

Dear Bickle Family,
There truly are no words that can comfort you at this time, be assured of our prayers. Ed and Sheila Malone

January 5, 2013

Dear Barb, Kerry and family... Please know we are praying for you.

Gary and Linda Litle

January 5, 2013

Barb, Kerry and Brian,

Words cannot heal your broken hearts, even though we so wish they could. But I hope you can take some small solace in knowing how many care for you and grieve with you. May our thoughts and prayers help to hold you up and support you through these difficult times.

Your beloved Laura is free of pain now. She will live in your hearts forever.

Shelley

January 5, 2013

Oh what a terribly sad loss! Laura, you were always such a kind friend, ready with a smile at all times.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones.

Stewart Clark

January 4, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Noelle Hall

January 4, 2013

Barb and Kerry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gregg and Lindsay Alexander

Lindsay Alexander

January 4, 2013

Kerry, Barb & Brian,

No words are going to make this any easier. Just know that you are all in our prayers. She was a blessing and will be missed by all.

Take care and God Bless

Dave & Theresa (Nash) McCune

January 4, 2013

Words cannot tell you how much we care for you and are thinking of you. You are in our prayers and hearts, The Armold Family

January 4, 2013

Dear Barb, Kerry, and Brian,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We are so sorry about the loss of your beloved Laura.
-Marilyn and John King

Marilyn and John King

January 4, 2013

Dear Barb, Kerry, and Brian,
Please know we are holding you all in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers!!
Love,
Eric and Kristi Gaines & Family

Kristi Gaines

January 4, 2013

Dear Family -- I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is indeed broken for you. What an absolutely beautiful girl--just know that you and Laura are held safely in the arms of God at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Anne

January 4, 2013

My name is Rob Paris I am Laura's cousin and I just wanted to say your memory and beauty will live on for me in the beauty and greatness of the people who lived with you and created you. Kerry Barb and Brian . Love you guys

Robert Paris

January 4, 2013

Kerry and Barb, you have my sincerest sympathy and prayers. Laura sounds like she was such a joy to know here, as she will be to those that know her in heaven. Tony Burrows +

January 4, 2013

Barb, Kerry & Brian
We are so sorry for your pain and sadness. Know that if you and your family need anything our family is here to comfort you.
Kirk, Elsie, Misty & Kirk DeVore

Kirk & Elsie DeVore

January 4, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I remember you talking about Laura at work. My prayers and thoughts go with you.
AJ

Anita Johnson

January 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Laura sounds like quite the girl who made her family very proud. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Maher

January 4, 2013

Barb, Kerry & family our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family
Ken &Judy Moss

January 4, 2013

Laura was a joy to be around. My heart hurts for your family. Thank you for bringing such a ray of light to this world.

Celeste

January 4, 2013

Barb and Kerry, we can't even begin to imagine what you are feeling. We are so sorry. You are in our prayers.
Bobbie and Jim Williams

Bobbie and Jim Williams

January 4, 2013

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have so many fond memories of Brian, Laura and our three boys playing together. Poor Laura was the only girl, but that didn't stop her from holding her own. She will always have a special place in our hearts.

Steve and Susan Homec

January 3, 2013

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. We did not know your daughter personally, but being close friends of Jim and Maida we had a feeling for what a special person she was.

Sid and debra Bibler

January 3, 2013

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