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Kimball Lauritzen Obituary

LAURITZEN-Kimball B., age 63 years, 1/14/08, Omaha. Born February 6, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN. Daughter of the late Judge Tarleton Bowles and Mrs. Bowles. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Lauritzen; mother, Gladys Bowles; daughters and sons-in-law: Margaret and N.P. Dodge III, Blair and Matt Gogel of Mission Hills, KS; son and daughter-in-law, Clarkson and Emily Wahl Lauritzen; six grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 1/17/08, at Trinity Cathedral, 18th & Capitol Avenue. Memorials to Lauritzen Gardens, to the attention of Laura Kastl, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2008.

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Michael Warrick

January 22, 2008

Bruce and Family,
Please accept my deepest smpathies. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and the family. You and Kim had touch my life deeply the night that I drove for you and her at your sons wedding in October 2007.

Craig Nehlsen

January 22, 2008

Dear Bruce, I'd like to send my condolences and sympathy to you and your family. My name is Craig Nehlsen and my friend is Michael Warrick, we were your drivers for your son's wedding. Michael drove you and your wife and I drove Charles Peebler.

Hal and Barb Mardis

January 20, 2008

Bruce and family:
Sorry about your loss. We are both thinking of you,

Dedee and Jerry Rigg

January 20, 2008

Bruce: We send our sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your wonderful wife Kim. Both of us met Kim at a Griffith wedding. We experienced her as friendly and charming. Please know our prayers are with you.

Connie and John Kinnear

January 19, 2008

It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of such a well-lived life.

We will miss her dedication to Omaha and the Garden.

Sylvia and Jim Peterson

January 18, 2008

Bruce, Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Kim was such a beautiful and gracious person.

Donna & Ed Kalin

January 18, 2008

Bruce and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this difficult time.

Ike and Letty Evans

January 18, 2008

Our deepest sympathy. Kim was such a wonderful person and will be so greatly missed by all who loved her.
Love, Ike and Letty Evans

Janie Clinton

January 17, 2008

Mrs. Bowles, Bruce, Meg, Blair and Clark my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Very sincerely,
Janie

Don Clariette

January 17, 2008

Our prayers are with your family at this time. May you find joy in the many wonderful memories shared in this life.

From the Clariette Family

macaela smith

January 17, 2008

Bruce and family: We extend our deepest sympathy to you. Kim was truly a genuine and unique woman that everyone loved. Please remember many good times spent with her as Roy and I have many memories with Kim. God Bless and we are with you in prayer and thoghts.

Gladys Demson

January 17, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Neil Nelson

January 17, 2008

Bruce, Blair, Meg and Clark, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. The City of Omaha is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this time of sorrow.

Todd Richardson

January 17, 2008

Our families thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss. May God comfort you all with his love and grace.

Rhonda Kohl

January 17, 2008

Bruce, Meg, Blair and Clark: My deepest sympathies on your loss. Kim was the epitome of grace and she lives on in all of you.

Steve & Ann Rosenblatt

January 17, 2008

Our condolences to the family during this period of loss and grief.

Scott Clinton

January 17, 2008

Lauritzen-Dodge-Gogel family... My sincere condolences for your loss. She was a neat lady and shall be missed by a great number of people.

Sue Seefus

January 17, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Lauritzen. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Rev. Thomas O'Neill (Dan O'Neill's brother)

January 17, 2008

I extend to you my sympathy and prayer that Kimball enjoy her place in God's house. I pray as well that God will help you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.

James S. Clinton

January 16, 2008

Bruce,

I'm so sorry to learn of Kim's passing. Her strength and character were most inspiring, I admired her very much. Jamie and Scott join me in extending condolences to you, Meg, Blair and Clark.

Warmest Regards,
Jim

Cindy Andersen

January 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doug & Rhonda Wessel

January 16, 2008

Kimball's great gift of giving of her time and talents will be her legacy of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Kayce Carson

January 16, 2008

Meg, Nate, & family--
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman who did so much for others. My prayers are with you.

Jean & Joe Gamerl

January 16, 2008

Bruce & Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife Kimball. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Mary Robertson Harter

January 16, 2008

The Lauritzens, and especially Kimball, have always been examples of dignity, graciousness and kindness. Knowing Kim was a privilege.

Mason and Shannon King

January 16, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Kim and the entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Denise Reinig

January 16, 2008

With sympathy in the loss of your special loved one. My prayers will be with you and your family.

Barbara Hagan

January 16, 2008

What a wonderful person she was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time, Bruce.

Barb and Larry Hagan

Chuck Lambooy

January 16, 2008

Bruce: My sincere sympathy for your loss. I have known your family all of my life - Lauritzen and Davis very well. I pray for your peace, and know that Kimbell is now alright! Your Mother and Uncle John were great childhood friends of my Mother Marjorie Rushton Lambooy. Sincerely - Chuck Lambooy

Ninette Cosgrove

January 15, 2008

Kim has left this world a better place. Her generosity, humor, bravery and love of life were an inspiration. Bruce, Meg, Blair, Clark & Gladys, you are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Clarke Stevens

January 15, 2008

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. Kim was the epitome of class. All who had the privilege of knowing her will forever remember her example of service and love. I trust your faith in Jesus and His promise of life will bring you comfort, peace and joy. Clarke Stevens

January 15, 2008

Kim's brave battle is finally over. She is an inspiration to all of us. May she rest in peace.

Heather Turecek

January 15, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Frank & DeeDee Kelly

January 15, 2008

Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Bruce and his family at this very sad time. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by those who love her.

Penny Nelson

January 15, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you Bruce and your family.

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