San Diego, California
1964 - 2021 (Age 57)
Shinn, Laura VenableLaura Venable Shinn, age 57, of San Diego, died July 20, 2021. She was cycling to work at San Diego State University (SDSU) and hit from behind by a car. Laura was born February 23, 1964 in Alexandria, Virginia and grew up in Brazil, Mexico and northern Virginia. She received...
Read MoreLaura was a kind hearted person to talk to during San Diego State University Senate Committee on Sustainability's meetings. She was a fierce environmental advocate as Director of Planning and strongly valued working with students.
Gener Abdon
August 17, 2021
We are so saddened at this tragedy. Having been neighbors for many years we have shared holiday dinners together, parties, and barbecues, and Laura's smile always made an event better. When Covid struck Laura made masks for us. As our dog aged Laura always inquired how he was doing. Our deepest sympathies to Steve, and our lives will never be quite the same without Laura in it.
Carole and Larry Marshall
August 02, 2021 | Friend
So many of my fond college memories are of Laura and her roommates, "The Copeley Girls." Steve has been constantly been in my prayers since I learned of her tragedy.
Dr Bob
August 02, 2021 | Friend
