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Laurie White Obituary
April 14, 1980 - July 26, 2013 Laurie Rae White passed away on Friday, July 26, after a brief illness. Laurie was born in Mission Hills, Calif., on April 14, 1980, to Karen and Gary White. She was their only child. The White family moved to Simi Valley in 1985.
Laurie went through the Simi Valley schools, graduating in 1998 from Simi Valley High School. She graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management program at Moorpark College in 2006. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology at CSUN in 2009. She earned her master's degree in education at Claremont Graduate University this past May. She was a biology teacher by trade, working this past year at Soledad High School in Monterey County. She was hoping to teach closer to home this year. In addition to being a teacher, Laurie was an excellent musician, a writer, an avid reader, a good artist, and a local actress, appearing in musicals at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center for two years.
She is survived by parents, Gary and Karen White of Simi Valley; grandparents, Ben and Trudy Bronwein of Santa Clarita; uncle, Elliot Bronwein of Santa Clarita; aunt, Bonnie Becker (Gary) of Moorpark; and aunt, Rae White of North Hills.
Laurie's funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at 3 p.m. at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley. In lieu of sending flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laurie White
Lisa Spitz
August 17, 2013
Dear Mr. and Mrs. White,
Laurie was a colleague of mine at Soledad High School. We both shared a love of animals and I found her to be a gem of a human being and will miss her.I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Lisa Spitz
Debbie Klinkner
August 15, 2013
I am shocked to hear of your loss of your daughter Laurie. I can understand the pain & the grief that you are experiencing as we never think we will experience the loss of our children. Laurie was definitely a very special daughter & I know that the love & the memories you hold dear in your hearts will be treasured forever. My special caring thoughts, love, & prayers are with you you both through this very difficult time
Sharlene (Armstrong) Earnshaw
August 11, 2013
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Laurie. She was always had such a kind heart and her eyes would sparkle whenever we talked about animals, especially her beloved reptiles. My family is praying for yours. Whenever I see her turtle I will always think of Laurie and smile.
Carolyn Schwartz
August 8, 2013
If this is the Gary White from Alpha Beta, just know that my thoughts are with you. There is absolutely nothing I can say, but I send my sympathy.
August 8, 2013
Gary & Karen
Our sympathies to both of you.
Ralph and June Mauriello
August 8, 2013
Dear Karen and Gary,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. No words can express the sadness of a loss of a child. I remember with fondness all the hours that Laurie, Allison and Kim spend playing together. They were special friends that had a wonderful bond.
With Love
Diane Garrison
Ceedage
August 7, 2013
Gary & Karen
I am sending you both my deepest sympathy
Sandra Todd
August 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Lauries passing. I was stunned as I am sure most people were. She and I were internet friends and shared our love for animals. She was so smart and so lovely and I am happy to have known her. My heart aches for you. I will never forget her.
Janell McMorran
August 7, 2013
Laurie, you inspired me to be a better person. Your passing reminded me that I take too much for granted, and that it could all change at any moment. I hug my girls a little tighter each night and today I cry for your family, knowing they don't get to do the same with you. My heartache is for them, today. You're above us looking down, and that leaves everyone below to grieve. Nothing can be said or done to take away their pain, but I would help them with their burden of it, if I could.
You were a sweet, sweet person and you left us too soon. I know we were so different, and I hope you forgive me for some of those differences. You were always my Ratkin, and always loved. You're still loved. By your family and friends, both offline and on.
Rest peacefully, dear one. Another lifetime awaits you.
August 6, 2013
Dear Karen and Gary,
There are no words that I can think of, that will in any way relieve the pain that You are feeling.
I will always remember Laurie as the happy Young Woman that played with Igora,and always had a kind word for everyone that she met, with that beautiful twinkle in her eyes.
A tree will be planted in Israel, in Laurie's honor.
Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Robert Rose
Carolyn Rickard
August 6, 2013
Gary and Karen my heart aches with yours for the loss of your precious daughter Laurie. May you find peace in knowing that you gave her the love that made her life shine and spread goodness to others.
August 6, 2013
Sending love, blessings and comfort. I am so sad for your loss. the worst and hardest thing for a parent is to out live ones child. Life can sure seem unfair, yet we know the Lord has a bigger plan that we don't know of yet. But we will someday and you WILL be with Laurie Again in Gods time. <3 God Bless you!!!!
Laura Spann
August 5, 2013
Laurie is so lucky to have parents like you that love and support her in everything she does! Her love for you has always been apparent thru our years at EATM and her many Facebook post. I cannot express enough how truely sorry I am that you have lost this amazing girl! My heart will be with you on Wednesday. Sadly I cannot attend her memorial but she will be in my thoughts. My prayers are with you as well.
August 5, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Charlotte Bright
Me and Laurie at the Santa Barbara Zoo, 25 July 2009
Val Starkgraf
August 5, 2013
There aren't even words for how much I love and will miss Laurie. Love to you Karen and Gary. -- Val Starkgraf
Jerry Foster
August 5, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter.May God give you strength and God Bless.
August 5, 2013
we are so sorry for your loss. George & Panie Holmes
August 5, 2013
We are both so very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherie Lynnae Whitaker
August 5, 2013
Such a tragedy. Sending love and prayers to you Gary & Karen. May God Bless and comfort you.
August 5, 2013
Laurie was so lucky to have such great parents. May she rest in peace and may her memory bring you and Karen great memories. Love Pam and Dan Dapice
Allison Pincas
August 5, 2013
Laurie, I can't put a name to the ache that I feel knowing you are gone from this world. You have been a constant in my life since I can remember, and though we have grown apart with time and distance, you have always been and always will be a part of me. You will always be my oldest friend, and the person who taught me what being a friend is all about. You will be in my memory and heart forever.
Marti Aummers
August 5, 2013
My heart breaks for you. May she rest in peace.
Tom Layton
August 5, 2013
I offer my sincere condolences to you, Mr. and Mrs. White, on the loss of your daughter, Laurie. I remember her from the early 90's when she attended Sycamore. By what I have heard, Laurie touched many lives, and in the memory of these people, her legacy lives on.
Once more, my sympathy in your loss.
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