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John R.
June 13, 2016
Our time on earth is but a moment in time compared to eternity. Even though our earthly body does expired at the time God has appointed, the human soul never expires. Therefore, Laurel did not die, she passed onto a different realm. And by the amazing grace of God, Jesus the Christ, she passed onto heaven. Nick, and others, take all the time you need to grieve, and when you see the sun shine again, you'll thank God for all the great moments you spent with Laurel, and be able to let her go into the afterlife.
Diane Luke
February 19, 2015
Sue,
Reading the St Thomas Magazine today, I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your sister, Laurel. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers,
Diane
Layne Shock
October 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who knew and loved Laurel. She was a high school classmate, and I will miss her. She had the best laugh in the world. And, I'll remember her fondly forever.
October 4, 2014
Chuck and Kathy, so sorry for the loss of a family member. It's so difficult but know that people are thinking of you and that we share in your grief. I didn't know her and have not seen either of you for years but wanted to extend my condolences.
Barbara (Tryon) Valencour
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Kristie Bunker
October 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Laurel in Madison many years ago and she was a dear friend. We lost touch and on a whim today, I just thought I would see if I could find her...too late. I am so sorry. I am sure she was as an amazing wife and mother as she was sister and friend. Susie and all the family...I offer you a virtual hug. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
October 1, 2014
Laurel was a dear friend to me when the two of lived in Madison, WI and worked at Great Lakes.
I just on a whim googled her today, to see if I could find her and came across this. I had completely lost touch with her and just wondered about her and I am so very sorry for her life being cut short. She is as beautiful in the pictures as she was in 1986. Please extend my condolences to all of her family. Her sister Sue, was also a dear friend and you are all in my prayers.
September 30, 2014
Nick sorry to hear of your loss,our thoughts are with you and your family.the lang family
September 29, 2014
Laurel left us too soon. The world could never have enough of the energy, hopefulness, can-do spirit, laughter, honesty, and frankness-tempered-with-kindness that she brought to the party. What a good woman and a lovely spirit she was. Is. I am grateful to have known her. Jeanne
Richard Jenkins
September 29, 2014
We are so sorry for you lost. The Jenkins family.
Nancy Burritt
September 28, 2014
Susie and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kit
September 27, 2014
Laurel was always a beautiful person inside and out. Never afraid to say the truth and always say it with love. I'm so happy to be an extended part of this loving family and to be able to think of Laurel as a sister. My love and prayers to all of her family.
Maureen Murphy
September 26, 2014
Sue and Family,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Laurel. I'll just always remember the beautiful flowers you and Laurel put together for Shannon's wedding. Please know that you are in my prayers.
September 26, 2014
To Laurel's Family,
Laurel helped me help others in the Basilica Employment Ministry when she was at St. Thomas. She was the first Job Coach in the Ministry Program. She also helped me recruit some wonderful Job Coaches from St. Thomas of which I will forever be grateful. I feel blessed to be a
friend of Laurel's during this time. Laurel, my prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless All of You,
Your friend,
Tom Green
Jan Olafsson
September 25, 2014
Sincere condolences to the family and to everyone who knew and loved Laurel.
Teresa Rothausen
September 25, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Laurel. She was an such a good colleague--professional and so fun to work with. We laughed a lot when we worked together. I was sorry to see her leave UST and am so sorry for this loss to her family. Sue, I am thinking about you!
Debbie Huml
September 25, 2014
Laurel will be forever in our hearts. You will be missed.
Barbara Gorski
September 25, 2014
Laurel - You showed up in my life when I really needed someone to "tell it to me straight." I knew you cared about me deeply AND you wouldn't let me delude myself about certain parts of my life...you were my conscience that refused to be silenced. My life was better for all of that care and truth.
Those front porch conversations and laughter, times spent painting and sewing cushions, the listening, the caring...they were all so important to me. And I will always love you for them.
You introduced me to your siblings when I needed some close by. I think about their pain right now and how much they will all miss you.
You taught me about dating and love as I watched your relationship with Nic grow and mature. Do I somehow try to tell him that he will get through this AND that he will get through this more easily if he finds the right person to share with - as you were with me?
You have left your handprint on my heart my friend.
Let the angels hold you up now; enjoy the freedom of health. We will miss you here and I look forward to seeing you again when we will laugh and paint and talk and care about each other once again...
Be Well My Dear Friend!
Barbara
mark spriggs
September 25, 2014
When she left St. Thomas, she left a hole in our hearts. Now that she has left this world, I know she has left a hole in the hearts of her family and friends. She was a wonderful soul. To her extended family, my condolences. She will be missed.
September 25, 2014
Deepest thoughts and prayers for a dear and close friend....
Linda and john Wendt
Jean & Denny Patraw
September 25, 2014
So sorry Nic. May you and your daughter remember the good times with Laurel.
Rebecca Ruge
September 25, 2014
You were so loved and will be so missed.
Holly Zachman
September 25, 2014
May your beautiful soul light up the night sky! You will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family~ Rest in peace sweet girl~?
Jean Fischer
September 25, 2014
I had the honor of meeting and knowing Laurel, she was Beautiful inside and out. My condolences to her Husband Nic and her daughter. She will be missed.
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