Kennewick, Washington
Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home Laurene Mineke passed away at home and into the next life on February 23, 2011, after a courageous struggle with cancer. She was born in Grange-ville, Idaho, on November 14, 1941, to Iris (Clark) Hayes and Lawrence Reed Hayes. The first year of her life she lived...
Read MoreTo the Mineke family we are so sorry for your loss, we loss my mother last December so I know what you are going through just remember she is no longer suffering or in pain she is with our heavenly father. She was a very sweet and a amazing women. Our hearts go out to you during this hard time.
Lori & Ray Trevino
March 04, 2011 | West Richland, WA
Uncle Rod and Melina, I was saddened to learn of Aunt Laurene's passing. As I read this story of her life I realized there is quite a bit about her I didn't know, despite spending many a summer day swimming at your house while growing up. Hugs to you both!
Christy (Mineke) Hermansen
March 04, 2011 | Orting, WA
Dear Rod and Melina,
Thinking of you both as you celebrate Laurene's Life. She was an amazing woman, mother, wife, friend, and such a beautiful spirit. It's not an easy process to lose someone we hold so close to our hearts. I like to think of Laurene and my mom having fun catching up together and causing a little mischief here and there waiting to greet us when it's our time. In the meantime they will be watching over us. Try to find the simple pleasures in life and when you...
Melinda LaPrath
March 04, 2011 | Post Falls, ID
Rod,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss and regret that I cannot be there for the celebration of Laurene's life. My wife Barb was just discharged from the hospital on February 21 after complex surgery and an extended stay. She now requires my care at home for recovery. I spent some time sitting down and talking to Laurene at our last class reunion and still marvel at what a courageous lady she was. We were very impressed with her achievements in life as described in such a well...
Reese Smith
March 04, 2011 | Spokane Valley, WA
I am very sorry for your loss. Laurene was my 9th grade English teacher at Kamiakin, and was part of my inspiration to become a teacher as well. She was always one of the most encouraging people in my life when it came to writing. Later I also was her collegue here at Southridge. Prayers to the family...
Jennifer Wright
March 03, 2011 | Kennewick, WA
Dear Classmate and friend Rod,
I'm sorry I cannot be there for the "celebration" of Laurene's life with everyone...Her acheivments impressed me immensely after reading the beautiful obit written by your daughter. I will send a gift to Hospice in memory of your dear wife and our wonderful times together at many class reunions. You are in my thoughts....
Marty McKinley
March 02, 2011 | Seattle, WA
Melina,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom! She sounds like an extraordinary woman that lived life to the fullest! My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Hugs,
Colleen (Fitzgerald) Hansen
March 02, 2011 | Spokane Valley, WA
Rod,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories of a wonderful life together help you through this difficult time.
Clark Romine
Clark Romine
March 02, 2011 | Richland, WA