Auburn, California
1968 - 2007
In Loving Memory of Our Daughter Laurie Benedict Gorham 4/29/1968 - 11/4/2007 Laurie was born April 29, 1968 in Seattle, Wash., and passed peacefully on November 4, 2007, in Carson City, Nev., due to complications from a lifetime of diabetes. She moved to Auburn with her family in 1975 and...
Read MoreI was so sorry to read about Laurie. She was a former student of mine from Weimar Hills Middle School. Most recently I had talked with her while renting a car. Laurie was always such a cheerful upbeat person to be around. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.
Susan Butler-Mapa
November 13, 2007 | Auburn
John,Lynn and family...I was just stunned and very sad to hear about this. Laurie was a special part of my life for many years. She was one of the first people I met when I moved to Auburn in 1987 with my family to start Trucksmart. We hung out a whole lot for alot of years. She became a great friend of my wife Amy after we were married. She led Amy to the Lord which led to my return to the Lord.Our first place together was the house on Agnes St after Laurie moved out of it. Then we lived...
Todd & Amy Brassfield
November 12, 2007 | Auburn, CA
Dear John & Lynne and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Laurie. I went to school with her and also we shared the love of Jesus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy
November 11, 2007 | Auburn
Dear Lynne, John and Family,
We were so sorry to read about Laurie's passing. We had many fun times with her at Colfax High and after graduation. She loved to laugh and have fun, and had a great sense of humor. Laurie and Julie ran for office together in high school, and it made for great memories. Although they didn't win, they loved making posters together and planning speeches. Jodi and Laurie shared time together cruising in Laurie's little grey truck with blue running lights. We...
Julie and Jodi Stevens
November 10, 2007 | Meadow Vista, CA
Dear John,Lynne,Kim,And John jr.
I am so sorry to have heared about Laurie.
My family and I want you to know that you are in our hearts and our prayers,We are here for you always.
I know that everything changes when the loss of your child and sibling that you love so dearly is gone, and all the hurt you're feeling deep inside.
It's hard to find the right words to say to make you feel better,
Remembering all the many different memories of Laurie will help you...
Shelly Grayson (Leighton)
November 09, 2007 | Nevada City, CA
Dear John, Lynne and family, I read about Laurie today in the Journal, and wanted you to know my prayers are with you all. What a blessing to know that you will see Laurie in heaven. May God give you His comfort and peace at this sad time. In Christ's Love,
Carol Doolittle
November 08, 2007 | Auburn, CA
