Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minion, Lauralee age 51, of St. Louis Park, died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2008 after a 2 year battle with ovarian cancer. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Behm. Survived by mother, Patsy Behm; children, Corey (Stacy), Stefanie and Kristina; grandchildren, Christian and Caleb; sisters, Nancy (Mike) Scoles, and Kathy Devine; brother, Tom Behm; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Long Lake Community Bank c/o Lauralee Minion Benefit, 1964 W. Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake 55356. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 PM at the chapel. Memorial service will be Thursday, Aug. 14 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior to the service all at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952-938-9020
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Lauralee was what you would call a real person. I've known her for 10+ years from the restaurant and would always feel good when I would see her smile and she would take the time to talk no matter how I felt before I went in. Even when she was going through this situation she still had energy and was smiling. My sympathy goes out to her family and friends. Lauralee you will be missed.
Ron
Ron Juntilla
August 17, 2008 | St Louis Park, MN
I knew Laura since I was a little girl, her and my sister were best friends. She always had a great laugh and a wonderful smile. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
P. Essig
August 15, 2008 | Bloomington, MN
My memories of Lauralee always start at Park Tavern...watching her fly around the restaurant. She always took time to listen or share a story with a customer. She was so open and carefree. She seemed to love people. I'm sure it's why so many of her customers felt like her friend.
I loved our lunches and walks and shopping trips together. I loved hearing about her projects...she seemed to have about 50 going at all times. She talked about her love of flowers and photography and...
Anne Wilson
August 14, 2008 | Golden Valley
When ever I would walk into the Park Tavern and Lauralee was working, one could see how much she loved what she was doing. Just by the energy and smiles she would give off. It would make anyones day. It was contagious. I am going to miss that. Even with everything she was going through, she still had that "glow" about her.
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow,
Gently, may friends ease your pain,
Softly, may peace replace your heartache. Keep those memories of her in your heart and...
Lora Norstrem
August 13, 2008 | Maplewood
Lauralee was one of the best and friendliest waitresses at Park Tavern. I always enjoyed when she waited on us. I am so sorry about her untimely passing.
R
St. Louis Park
R mckay
August 12, 2008 | St Louis Park, MN
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
I came to know Lauralee over four years ago when I began working at the Park Tavern selling pulltabs. We had many chats and many laughs together. I would like to share my favorite memory of Lauralee. Late afternoon when the lunch business ended, She would be in the dining room straightening up the tables and a good song would would be playing {that obviously moved her spirit!} and she would start dancing! I would laugh and then...
Deb Gohmann
August 12, 2008 | Hopkins
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lauralee's family. I only knew Lauralee from our brief encounters at the Park Tavern where we would exchange little tidbits about our lives and children. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all she touched.
Wendy Benson
August 11, 2008 | St. Louis Park, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I understand your pain but for Lauralee the pain and difficult 2 years are finally over and she resting peacefully. Again our prayers are with you.
Gary Furrer
August 10, 2008 | Mesquite, NV
My thoughts and prayers are with Lauralee's family and friends. She was one of the sweetest, nicest people I have ever met. Lauralee will be dearly, missed.
Michelle Ahrens
August 10, 2008 | Minnetonka, MN
