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Laura Pershing Obituary

Laura May Pershing
November 30, 1932
July 24, 2015
Laura died at her residence in Vista, CA. Born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lynne H. and Laura Corinne (Hester) Hull, she earned a BS degree from Purdue University and her law degree from Indiana University. She was retired head librarian at the Idaho State Supreme Court Library in Boise. Preceded in death by her husband, William Pershing, her parents, and a brother, Lynne Harris Hull. Survivors include sisters, Virginia Hull of Oceanside, CA and Martha Thomas of Vista, CA, and nieces and nephews.
Laura was involved in volunteer work in Boise including The Boise Opera and St. Alphonsus Foundation. A private burial was held in Scottsburg, IN.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Oct. 18, 2015.

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Chic Rementeria

October 18, 2015

Laura was my client for many years while she lived in Boise. She was the most intelligent, reserved lady I've had the pleasure of knowing. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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