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Lauri Kober Obituary
Apr 3, 1963 - Apr 3, 2017
Lauri Kober, 54, from Redwood City, died Monday, April 3. She is survived by her sons Fred, 22, and Kent, 20, her parents Herb and Anne Busboom, her brother John and her nieces and nephews. Lauri was the valedictorian of her class at Leland High School in San Jose. She was a graduate from Stanford University -- a Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Industrial Engineering. She was also a Harvard Business School graduate with an emphasis in finance, Second Year Honors, and later a member of Harvard Business School Community Partners. She worked as a CFO with the SPCA of San Francisco, Stanbridge Academy, Active Desk, The Castle Group, and Providian Financial Corporation. She was on the Board of Trustees for Stanbridge Academy (2015) and Crystal Springs Uplands School (2013-2014). She was a Member of Manufactured Housing Community Council for Urban Land Institute (2004-2008). Lauri was a dedicated mother. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed cooking, hiking, bicycling, sporting events, and physical fitness. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Hwy 92 at Skyline Blvd in San Mateo, CA.
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Deborah Wiese/Bach
April 14, 2017
We were very saddened to hear of the death of Lauri Kober. She was a wonderful woman and mother. Our deepest condolences go to the Busboom and Kober families. She was much loved by our family. Lauri's gentle spirit, compassion and sense of humor will be missed.
Deborah Wiese/ Bach and Brian Bach
April 14, 2017
Dear Fred, Kent, and the Busboom/Kobler families,
I was a high school class mate and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will remember Lauri's mischievous, observant comments followed by her room-filling laugh. She was never afraid to be joyfully silly, even during self-conscious teen years, and let the rest of us know not take ourselves too seriously. She made her profound intelligence fun. Her passing is a great loss.
Tony Steimle
Jim Rowe
April 13, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Lauri's passing. I have great memories of working with her years ago and was happy to know of her recent move to a new job that seemed to excite her. She was an incredible talent and had the unique ability to accomplish so much while treating her co-workers with respect and handling herself with much modesty. A rare combination. She had a great sense of humor and an ability to see the good in all people and situations. She spoke often of her kids and was a very dedicated mom. Quite a loss for everyone who knew Lauri and my condolences to her family.
Gina LaBlanc
April 13, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Lauri's passing. She was a truly kind person. She attended my sons funeral only a little over a year ago. My heart goes out to her family at this difficult time.
April 12, 2017
Fred, Kent and the Busboom/Kober families are in my heart and mind during their time of sorrow. Lauri's passing is a great loss. It was startling and unexpected, but it leads us all to realize how short life really is, that each day is a gift, and that we should embrace those we love each and every day and tell them we love them. Her passing teaches that to us all. Lauri was a loving mother and kind person. May she rest in peace.
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