GEORGE LAUGHLIN Obituary

George L Laughlin 1933 ~ 2009 George Leroy Laughlin, loving father and grandfather, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2009. He was born December 22, 1933 in Follett, Texas to Mina Anja and Pete Riffel. After the death of his father he was adopted by Mina's second husband, Hugh P Laughlin. After high school, he joined the US Navy and was stationed in French Morocco. After an honorable discharge, he attended University of Massachusetts Amherst where he obtained degrees in Geology and Engineering. He gained employment at Hercules, Inc. in Texas and later transferred to Utah, where he worked as a rocket engineer in the aerospace division. George enjoyed coaching his son in little league baseball, camping with his children and spending time in the outdoors. He adored animals, especially his many pet dogs over the years. His grandchildren gave him special joy as he battled his illness. George is survived by Elisabeth Laughlin, his children Wendy, Bret (Linda) and Mina, and his grandchildren Oliver and George. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25th at 2p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, (3401 S. Highland Drive), where family and friends may call Tuesday, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services Wednesday. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family especially wishes to thank Dr. Young Ko for her diligent work in finding a cure for cancer and a special thanks to the caregivers at Highland Care Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute for their kind treatment of our father in his last days.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE LAUGHLIN

7 Entries

November 24, 2009

Dear Laughlin family, I was sorry to hear of your father's illness recently and now of his passing. I work at Alliant Tech (formerly Hercules) and knew your father from work. He was my supervisor for a few years. I remember him most for his dry sense of humor which many people missed if they weren't paying attention! He had a very strong work ethic (never missing a day that I know of)and reminded me so much of my own father. Cancer is a horrible disease. May you take comfort in your memories of your father. He was a man to look up to and admire for his many achievements.
Sincerely,
Natalee Litz

Young Ko

November 23, 2009

Dear Bret and Family:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow and grief. We know that George is in God’s best care now and he is in eternal peace. Now, we pray for your comfort, happiness, and peace in the days ahead. We thank George and you so much for the courage in fighting cancer and also your support in our efforts to fight against cancer. Certainly, we will continue to fight against this dreadful disease until we win.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" borrowed from a headstone in Ireland

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Young Ko and Peter Pedersen

Ambra Grow

November 23, 2009

Dear Bret, Linda, Mina, Wendy and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a kind and gentle man with a very soft heart. He will be greatly missed. I want to thank all of you for the opportunity and privilege to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. I hope that you will find peace and comfort knowing you did everything you could and everything he wanted.
Sincerely,
Ambra, Michael, Tony and family

Lance & Julie Emery

November 23, 2009

To the Awesome Laughlin Family -

We hope that you find peace in your hearts and minds during this difficult time. It was remarkable to see how you took care of your Dad during the last year of his life. You are amazing and he was lucky to have such an incredible family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,

Gary Young

November 23, 2009

Bret and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I was one of those young boys that your Father coached so many years ago, even though it seems like yesterday. Bret, know that our love and prayes will be with you and your family. May you feel peace as the days go by and know that time heals all. I will not be able to attend the veiwing (out of town), but know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Friend,
Gary and Amy Young

Myrna Ralph

November 22, 2009

To Mina and the Laughlin family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and the adjustment that will follow in time. You will eventually be able to look back and smile at good times remembered, and I pray for that time to come quickly.
Mina, I love you and am so proud of how strong you've been.

November 22, 2009

Dear Laughlin Family --

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. In this time of sorrow, may you find peace in the memories that bring a smile to each of you, for it is in the memories and stories of the past that we all are remembered.

We love you,

Mark and Marti Gaylord

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