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Gregory Allen Laughlin

1950 - 2015

Gregory Allen Laughlin obituary, 1950-2015, San Diego, CA

BORN

1950

DIED

2015

Gregory Laughlin Obituary

Laughlin, Gregory Allen In Loving Memory VALLEY CENTER -- Gregory Allen Laughlin, loving son, brother, uncle and husband, was born February 2, 1950 and died May 17, 2015, at the age of 65. A graduate of Escondido High School Class of 1968, he attended Church College of Hawaii (LDS) and graduated USIU in 1972. Greg worked for the past 25 years as a home health physical therapist for Scripps and Palomar. Greg's wife Judith, died last year on March 02, 2014, who was his lifetime best friend and partner since college. His passion was working in his garden, his horses, learning to fly, and his work. Greg leaves behind his father, James F. Laughlin; and brothers, David, Jim and Barry; and nephew, Shawn Nielson; and so many other friends, family and coworkers. You will be greatly missed, Greg and Judy. Love always.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 12, 2015.

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Greg and Judy Wedding photo

October 25, 2018

Greg, I'm missing you and Judy so much. You two were a big part of my life. Rest in Peace. Love always Shawn (aka little Rocky )

David Laughlin

November 22, 2017

Mom and all 4 boys

David Laughlin

November 22, 2017

Greg at Mom's funeral 2001

David Laughlin

November 22, 2017

Greg, David and Jimmy 1966

David Laughlin

November 22, 2017

David Laughlin

November 22, 2017

Miss you brother, David.

A couple pics of Greg when he played rugby at the Church College of Hawaii in 1968-69.

Kyle Chapman

January 8, 2016

Lana Smith

June 15, 2015

My husband, Chuck, was one of Greg's last rehab therapy patients. We had heard such outstanding comments about Greg from our friends who had had hip operations and they all insisted that Greg was the best therapist ever. They also said that he was one of the nicest men you will ever meet. Our friends were right and more in their assessment of Greg. We found him to be very compassionate and sincere. My husband really looked forward to his therapy visits. However, the last time we saw him on the morning of his passing, he seemed a bit sad. He said goodbye and told me not to worry, my husband would be okay. He seemed tired. We join the many others that will very much miss such a fine man.

Richard "Dick" Huff

June 15, 2015

Jim,Jimmie,David and Barry, I was so shocked and am so sad to learn of greg's passing. He was such a great character. I only wish I would have gone to Esc High School rather than there cross-town rival, Orange Glen, just to experience more his wonderful spirit and comedic character. At Ski's Gym we knew Greg as "Arms Laughlin." He was such a dedicated and hard working athlete,friend and downright good-guy. Boxing with Greg was an experience in itself. You soon realized he was a "Golden Glove" boxer (I'm sure he got tips from his fahter,Jim). I had a great time working with Greg during those high school summers and venturing to Hawaii to briefly work with his brother Jimmie. I will never forget Greg or the Laughlin family. I especially want to recognize Eva, Gregs kind and good-hearted mother and Greg's father ,Jim, a laughing ,rough and tumble but fair gentleman. The Laughlins- you can't mak'em any better than that.

Katherine Perkins

June 12, 2015

Greg was loved by his patient's and the staff that worked at Palomar Home Health. His sense of humor was engaging and his knowledge and expertise working as a physical therapist beyond compare. I will truly miss him and send my sincere condolences to his father, brothers and nephews. May God give you comfort in this loss of a son, brother and uncle.

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