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Laura Gundersen Obituary

Laura Jane Gundersen, 57, passed away at home in Anchorage on September 15, 2013. Laura (Tweedy/Wife) peacefully fell asleep with her family by her side.

Laura was born in Kodiak, Alaska on October 12, 1955.

Laura was a devoted worshipper and belonged to the Nativity of Theotokas Russian Othodox Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping, butterflies, diamonds and shoes.

Laura is survived by her husband, Reggie Gundersen Jr. (Corky); children, Wendy Bartleson, Pamela Gundersen, Dwayne Gundersen (Boy); grandchildren, Andre Lind (Honeyboy), Randle, Tia and Derek Bartleson, Gavin Gundersen (Rocket); siblings, Debbie VonScheele, Father Alexei Knagin, Becky Serjeant, Robert Knagin, Susan Boskofsky and several nieces and nephews.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Rhea and Harry Knagin; her son, Don Oscar Lind and her sister, Valarie Boskofsky (Shookie).

"Laura loved her family and always put them first. She had a passion for butterflies, diamonds, nice cars, shopping, bingo and making her family feel loved. She will be remembered by her loving kindness and crazy sense of humor."

Services will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013, 1:00 p.m. in Port Lions, Alaska.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2013.

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September 18, 2013

Trust in God to carry you through your grief Psalm 116:15.

Uncle Gary & Jill Boskofsky

September 17, 2013

Tweety we will miss coming to visit you,,,but knowing you are where there is no more pain or suffering and are with the rest of the beautiful angles watching over each and everyone of us here...we love you.

Melissa Shein

September 17, 2013

My condolences to Laura's family and loved ones. I am glad to have known Laura and will miss her.

Charles & Barbara O'Domin

September 17, 2013

May you rest in peace our friend & sister! You will be loved & missed by many but always in our hearts & prays.

Your Friends at Hospice of Anchorage

September 17, 2013

The thoughts and hearts of everyone at Hospice of Anchorage are with Laura's family and friends--we know how much you'll miss her & our continued support is available to anyone in her circle who would like to be in touch. We share your sorrow and wish you all moments of comfort and peace...

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