LAURA LOIS JANSEN

Laura Lois Jansen Battle Creek Laura Lois Jansen, 86, went to be with the Lord January 18, 2010. Born December 26, 1923 Laura Lois Vaughn resided in Jefferson County, Kentucky with parents Charles R. and Susie (Purcell) Vaughn. She has lived in Michigan since marriage. Laura served as a WAC in the Army during World War II as a laboratory technician. Laura was active in her faith and supported her church in any way she could, including teaching bible study for many years. She was an active volunteer at Burnham Brook Center of Battle Creek. She enjoyed many hobbies including quilting, crocheting, knitting, gardening, dancing, and singing, but her passion was writing. Laura also enjoyed performing and playing the guitar, piano, and organ. She participated in five Ms. Senior Michigan Pageants and was chosen as finalist twice. Laura is survived by her much beloved husband of 63 years, Lewis C. Jansen of Battle Creek; her son Ronald L. (Renee) Jansen of Ada, Michigan; and daughters: Judith E. (David) Gentner of Newport, Michigan, Barbara J. West of Sarasota, Florida, and Marjorie (Mark) Harcourt of Warrenville, Illinois. She was the beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sisters also survive, Violet Lile and Camille Grant, both of Louisville, Kentucky. A memorial service will be held honoring the life of Laura at Urbandale Baptist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2010.