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Laurie Davis-McNerney Obituary
DAVIS-McNERNEY, Laurie E.
Beloved wife, loving mother and truest of friend, Laurie passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2007 surrounded by family. A Michigan native, Laurie graduated from Kingswood High School and University of Michigan. She then earned her Law Degree at USC where she became a Californian. After many years married to her practice in southern California, where she resided in Hermosa Beach, Laurie met her husband Lou and they moved to Fair Oaks, CA to start a family. Laurie excelled at every aspect of life, running a private law practice, as a school mom at Earl Legette Elementary and a cherished member of St Francis Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School. Most importantly she was a loving mother and fabulous wife who physically, mentally and spiritually took joy in every moment of her life. Her altruistic outlook and approach to life was contagious and will truly be missed. Laurie is survived by her husband Lou; her two beautiful daughters; Sedona and Skye; her brother Jeff; and her father Peter. A Memorial Church Service will be delivered at St Francis Episcopal Church at 11430 Fair Oaks, Blvd. in Fair Oaks at 9am this Sunday, March 25, 2007. Also a ''Celebration of Life'' Ceremony is scheduled from 12:00noon to 2pm on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, Folsom, CA, 95630.
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Patty and Nicole Chan
March 20, 2008
Lou, Sedona and Skye,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Laurie brought such light and warmth to Nicole and me whenever we saw her. She was a good friend when I really needed one and I will always remember her fondly. One thing I remember very clearly was how much she adored you all. I once asked her how she managed to do all the "Mom" stuff (activities, play dates, chauferring, etc.), be a wife, volunteer, maintain the household AND work at the same time? She said, "I make time for what's important. The house is the first to go." She was an amazing woman and I hope you know how much she loved you.
Judy and Gerard McNerney
March 19, 2008
Laurie, you have touched our lives in so many ways ,you have given our brother a different out look on life . Please continue to bless our family in so many ways . God Bless Us All .
Judy, Gerard, and Boys
Debbie Hill-Busselle
March 14, 2008
College years help shape our lives and as we age, we cherish the memories of our college days. 1975 to 1979 at University of Michigan are the memories that we all made together: Laurie, Mary Kaye, Alice, Lisa, Mary, Patty & me. From Stockwell Hall to Packard House, Laurie became a part of who we were. I'm so glad that we had our reunions in Bozeman, Mackinac Island and Marco Island over the past 30 years. We should have had even more, but we never guessed that life could be so short. Laurie was a unique person and she is missed greatly. I am glad we were able to have our last reunion of the Ann Arbor Gang in fall of 2006 in Sacramento and spend some time with Laurie before she really got ill. Sedona & Skye, you are great kids and I know your Mom is watching over you and she is so proud. Your 'aunts' from Ann Arbor are always here if you need us.
Laurie E Davis
March 13, 2008
Mommy, Sedona and Skye 0 Summer 2005
March 13, 2008
Mitzi, Jerry, Madison, & Bob Nelson
March 12, 2008
Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life. ~Albert Einstein
Laurie, what a beautiful legacy you have left to Lou and all of us in Sedona and Skye! Your smile and passion remain in our hearts forever. Your life is an inspiration to all who knew you. We love and miss you so much!
The Reeve Family
March 11, 2008
In law school Laurie was a constant source of energy that was constantly smiling, exuding joy in the face of the trenches of study, and fun and balance in the face of competitive stress. She made a wonderful difference in the lives of many us (classmates) at USC. We miss you so dearly, Laurie. +
Susie Gordon Kern
March 11, 2008
Dear Lou, Sedona and Skye,
How sad we all were in Michigan to hear that dear, sweet, funny Laurie is no longer with us. She lit up a room with her smiles and put sunshine in our hearts. I still see her contagious smile whenever I think of her, which is often.
Kingswood School Cranbrook was a special place with Laurie Davis as a part of it, and I loved seeing her at reunions. Laurie was magical with her blonde hair, smiles, quick wit, and endearing laugh. The world was her friend, and she always made you feel happy and welcomed.
Laurie will be greatly missed, but her loving smile lives on! I will always treasure her kind hearted friendship.
I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and send you strength and smiles in your times of need.
Only love and the best to you always,
Scott Nipper
March 11, 2008
Lou, Sedona, and Skye,
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."
We received a stone with this written on it when our son, Joey, died, and I wanted to share it with you.
Laurie was a wonderful person full of life and laughter. She brought joy to all our lives and will always be remembered as a sharing, caring soul.
Lou, you are a great man and Sedona and Sky, you carry Laurie's spirit in you and I see it everytime I lay eyes on you.
God bless you all.
Anne Devine
March 11, 2008
Dear Lou, Sedona and Skye,
Thank you, Lou, for letting us know about the guestbook. I must have missed it last year and certainly wanted to have the opportunity to leave a few words about Laurie for you and the girls.
Laurie, Barbara Radecki (who also signed this book) and I were all friends going back to junior high. Barbara and Laurie knew each other earlier and then I became more acquainted with Laurie when we all attended the same junior high. We all lived on the same street in Huntington Woods. Our friendship continued through high school although we went to different schools and we also attended Michigan together. We would often visit in your mother's dorm room and make plans for the future late into the night!
As you grow older, Skye and Sedona, you will recognize certain friends that are special in your life and your mother was certainly one of those people. Although we only saw each other a handful of times after college, we did stay in touch and I was fortunate to continue to have Laurie as a friend.
Lou, I always secretly wondered if Laurie would find "the one". This was one of our topics of conversation going way back and although I knew that she wanted to be married and have a family some day, I wasn't sure if it would really happen. Laurie was always smart enough not to "settle" and apparently waited for her perfect match. I don't know if you realize how much you and your children fulfilled her highest dreams, but you certainly did. I know she felt very blessed as I'm sure you do as well.
One of the things I will remember most about Laurie is her energy. She did everything with great enthusiam and passion. She is certainly missed.
I can only imagine the great loss that you continue to feel and my prayers are with you as work through all your adjustments. I hope that all the entries in this guest book are a comfort to you in remembering Laurie for many years.
Fond regards,
Anne Devine
Terrell Hamilton
March 11, 2008
Dear Skye and Sedona: Your mom truly deserves all the wonderful things that have been said about her. When I was the priest at St Francis in Fair Oaks, she was a friend as well as a parishioner. She was a little walking bundle of energy and love - what a bright personality! I pray that the love she shared with everyone will continue to bless you both, and I also pray that as you grow into adulthood, you will be able to share it as she did - Love always, Fr Terry Hamilton
Ruth Fruehauf
March 11, 2008
Laurie was a fun filled member of our high school class. We will miss her lively enthusiasm and zest for life at our reunions! With warm wishes extended to her family and friends who will miss her. Warmly, Ruthie Fruehauf
Derek & Justin McNerney
March 11, 2008
Our prayers are always with you all...God bless.
Rick Itzkowich
March 11, 2008
Lou, Sedona & Skye,
Though I have not personally met you, I feel like I know a little bit about you through Laurie.
I met Laurie sometime in the 1980's at an organization that did personal development courses. Laurie was always interested in bettering herself and others. She had a very generous spirit and was a lot of fun to be around.
I'm sorry that her time on this earth was so short. However I'm confident that her memory and impact will live for a long time through you all.
Lou, I am incredibly moved and impressed with how you have handled this difficult situation. You are truly an inspiration to me.
Warmest Regards,
Rick Itzkowich
Bonnie Sanburg
September 14, 2007
Lou, Sedona, and Skye
Laurie was a loving wife and devoted mother to all of you. Her life was cut far to short and I think we all feel cheated. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I only wish that I could have done more. I will remember her as a warm caring person and willing to help anyone. We all miss her but she will never be forgotten in our hearts. She fought the battle with dignity and courage right to the end.
God Bless You all.
Regina Cobb
August 27, 2007
I had the good fortune to work with Laurie in Los Angeles and to remain friends afterwards.
It is hard to sum up in words what was unique about Laurie, but it certainly included a special blend of kindness, love, generosity, humor, intelligence and talent.
Laurie’s love for her family was obvious. She gave her daughters her very best, starting with the day they were born (and even before they were born). She took great joy in watching Sedona and Skye grow and learn.
Laurie loved the special times she spent with relatives and friends. She took delight in her travels with Lou and with the children. She also enjoyed her girls' daily activities, and was delighted and proud of each step forward in their lives. Laurie and Lou created many wonderful family memories together.
As a lawyer, Laurie was talented, generous and thoughtful. She gave her clients excellent, sensible advice, and she was very trustworthy. I knew that any client in her hands was well cared for and would get good advice.
Laurie had to leave this everyday world too soon, but she left a beautiful legacy. I am honored to have known her, and she will remain a positive example for me for all of my days.
Tracy Krapohl Short
July 14, 2007
Dear McNerney Family:
Laurie and I were Pi Phi's together. She was the sorority president and I was the pledge "trainer". She was so full of life - energetic, fun, friendly, and memorable! I was so sad to read in my Pi Phi Arrow to learn of Laurie's passing. She was truly a bright light and will be missed. Sincerely, Tracy Krapohl Short UM '79
James DeVous
July 3, 2007
Laurie; rest in peace, sister, and thank you so much for your faith in me as a spiritual friend. I so wish it was in me to give you more comfort than Holy Communion and conversation. I promise to be a pal for Lou, and an 'old one' for Sedona and Skye to identify with. I thank you all so much for calling Larryne and I to be part of your extended family here in California, and I will always recall your love and our mutual respect. God' blessings and grace be with us all...
Barbara Radecki
July 3, 2007
Dear Lou, Sedona and Skye,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. Although I haven't seen Laurie in years, I was her best friend in the fifth grade. We met in Mrs. Henry's class at Burton school in Huntington Woods. As it turned out, we lived down the street from each other on Borgman. Laurie was always very friendly and outgoing. I really admired those qualities in her since I was very shy. I spent many fun nights sleeping over at the Davis house where we would talk all night and share the bed with Piddle, the Davis' very friendly and large black and white dog. Laurie's athletic abilities were apparent as a child when we played field hockey in her basement. Boy did we have a blast! She always loved to talk and have fun. Her mother and father were always very kind, and although Jeff was generally OK, he could be an annoying big brother at times. I remember those days fondly and I think of Laurie every time I drive past her childhood home in Huntington Woods where my mother still lives.
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since I found out about Laurie's illness and passing through another mutual childhood friend, Anne Devine. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that Laurie was a remarkable person who left a mark on everyone she met over the years. Sedona and Skye your are a wonderful legacy to your mother and a blessing to your father. God bless you all and may Laurie's spirit remain with you and give you strength and peace.
Kindest regards,
Barbara Radecki
Marijo Hefferan
July 2, 2007
Lou,
I know you are still feeling the loss of a terrific human being, as are we all. Laurie was a hoot and a wonderful friend to have. We met in Redondo Beach and hit it off immediately. It was impossible not to with her, especially since we were both 'Michiganders'. She was so open and honest and had such a spark. That spark still glows and can never be extinguished. She will be forever 'shining' on us. We were truly blessed to have known her.
Nancy Wygand
June 29, 2007
The Wygand family will never forget Laurie. Her beautiful smile is unforgettable, and is so reflected in Sedona, and Skye's precious faces. You portrayed the epitome of a wonderful Christian family, and provided St. Francis Church with sheer joy, just by your presence! And now, with Laurie looking down, still smiling, she will see, as we all do, the three of you, going on and growing with Christ, day by day. We admire your strength, and love of our Lord. You are always in our prayers, and we look forward to seeing you in church every week. Russell is so pleased that Sedona will soon be joining him as an Acolyte. God bless you all!
Quinlan Brown
June 29, 2007
Dear McNerneys,
Our family will always remember Laurie for faithfully teaching Sunday school with me, being a wonderful gracious hostess at several events at your home, and for helping Peter as his lawyer. We remember Laurie as a bright, caring, strong woman, who left her impression on everything she did. A wonderful wife, mother, and friend.
Carolyn Hinds
June 28, 2007
Lou, Sedona, & Skye
The one thing I will always remember about Laurie was her incredible zest and enjoyment of life: she loved being a wife and mom; she loved her house and her garden; she loved and cared about her family and friends. Her smile would light up a room. Her enjoyment of life was so contagious---I smile each time I think of her. We all miss her so much. She'll be in our hearts forever.
I know she's watching over all of you now and keeping you safe.
Ernie Hinds
June 27, 2007
Skye and Sedona -
I see so much of your mother in the both of you. I can't imagine anything greater to carry throughout your lives.
Sara Beis
June 27, 2007
Dear Lou, Sedona, and Skye,
Laurie was a Pi Phi angel! And now she IS an angel smiling down on you.
We met my last year at Michigan when she jointed the sorority. I will always remember her wonderful smile and our great friendship. We did many things together - including the trip to the Rose Bowl that I will never forget.
After many years, when I traveled to California and we were able to visit, it was like we were girls who had never parted and shared the same thoughts and feelings about life.
Sedona and Skye, may you grow up to be strong, loving, and beautiful ladies like your Mom. That will be your best gft to her ...and your Dad.
May God always keep you in his care! with Pi Phi Love,
Polly Linggi
June 27, 2007
Lou, Sedona and Skye,
Pat and I enjoyed spending time with Laurie at Camp Sac and we will miss her. Our love and prayers are with you. Peace be in your hearts.
Tamar Garrett
June 27, 2007
Lou, Sedona & Skye, Peter, Jeff & family - we are mourning with you the loss of Laurie, and celebrating with you the amazing person she was, and forever will be in our hearts. We have so many memories (and pictures) of Laurie's great smile and sheer happiness. We shared so many great times at our Gourmet Club dinners and many other get-togethers. We miss Laurie so much, and are here for you and with you every step of the way.
Much love, hugs and friendship,
Tamar, LaMills, Malique, Jacob & Alon Garrett
Ken Korsmo
April 13, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are the neighbors to your NW on the pond. I only met your wife that one time when I asked to possibly use your right of way for access to my property through that vacant land. I remember your wife as vivacious, kind and generous- someone who would be a good friend. We'll stop by soon and reacquaint.
Ken and Carol Korsmo
Tom Askins
April 13, 2007
Lou-I just learned from Mayor Penny that Laurie had passed. I am truly sorry about your loss. When you need to talk call me. She is in a better place.
Debi Austin
April 3, 2007
Lou, I just rec'd email from Eve re: Laurie's passing and am sad and shocked not knowing what happened. I remember meeting you both at Eve's when you both moved up north with so much excitement over your new life together. I moved away to Hawaii but I had the fondest memories of that time and the birth of your children. If there's anything I can ever do for you I'm only 5 hours by plane. One thing we know is that Laurie's in paradise w/Jesus waiting for you someday. Be strong and have faith and know that her spirit will live on w/you and her memories no one can ever take from you
Geri and Mark Frazier
March 28, 2007
Mark and I are classmates from USC Law School. We send our sincere condolences to Laurie's family. Although it has been several years since we last saw her, we remember her fondly. Always ready with a smile and a friendly word.
Janet Fullwood
March 28, 2007
Lou, Skye and Sedona - Our family just learned today of Laurie's passing and we are so sad. We will remember her as one of the most vivacious and giving persons we've ever known and will cherish our memories with your family at Camp Sac and your home.We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. May God bless you and lead you into the light again. Much love, Janet, Daryl, William and Austin
Ernie Riffenburgh
March 28, 2007
My sincerest condolences to her entire family. I was a law school classmate, but hadn't seen Laurie since we graduated. I always remember her great sense of humor and ready smile -- she was fun !
Grace Goodman
March 25, 2007
Such a bright, lovely woman, and what a loss. My sincere condolences to Laurie's family. I was a law school classmate.
Adrianna Fujii
March 24, 2007
As Sedona's friend, I was very sad when I heard Laurie passed away. She was very successful and talented. Laurie was a very good mom and wife. Although she is gone, I think none of us will forget her.
Marie Fujii
March 24, 2007
My husband and I met Laurie and Lou when our daughters, Sedona and Adrianna, became good friends a few years ago. Laurie was incredibly vivacious, warm and giving. She was clearly a great mom, her children loved her and no doubt will cherish her memory forever. She will be greatly missed. God bless the McNerney family.
Jim Gillespie
March 24, 2007
As Sedona's teacher, I had the pleasure of knowing Laurie for only a few months. During the time I was acquainted with her, I was inspired by her awesome courage and dedication to her husband and children. Although she did not get to stay with us very long, she has left behind a wonderful legacy that will live on through her beautiful daughters Sedona and Skye. Well done, Laurie!
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