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Laura Elvey Obituary
Laura Gene Elvey (Boltz), 52 of Toledo Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020. She was born to Larry and Gladys Boltz on February 20, 1968. Gladys preceded her in death in 2018.
Laura received her degree in Administrative Secretarial from Owens Community College. She graduated from Emmanuel Baptist High School, class of 1986.
She married the love of her life, Mark Elvey on September 11, 1999 and they spent 21 years together enjoying traveling, spending time on their boat, spending time with their grandkids and heading the worship team at their church, St Michael Lutheran Church.
Laura worked for the Toledo zoo as an administrative assistant for 23 years and was also a longtime member of the IAAP.
Laura was a loving wife, stepmother, Grammy, daughter, sister, cousin and friend who loved life and also had a positive attitude and a beautiful smile on her face. Most importantly, Laura loved the Lord with her whole heart.
She leaves to cherish her memories husband, Mark Elvey; father, Larry Boltz; stepsons, Matthew and Andy (Rachel); four and a half grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Beverly) Boltz; sisters, Linda Speck, Janet (Brian) McAtee; six nieces; and one nephew; 13 great nephews; 13 great nieces; and numerous other family members and a host of very close friends.
The family wishes any gifts or donations be made in her name to the Toledo Zoo for a memorial bench in her honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Elvey
Linda Calcamuggio
February 1, 2021
I worked at the zoo with Laura for many years. In all that time, she was ALWAYS kind, supportive and up-beat. I am so sad to learn that she is gone. Sincere sympathy to her family and friends.
Cora & Art Shaffer
January 31, 2021
Mark, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn Laura's passing. I met Laura when her student chapter at Owens attended an IAAP meeting. She soon joined our IAAP Chapter. She worked so hard to attain her CAP designation and was so excited and proud to have CAP after her name.
Laura was always a nice and loving person to be around. We traveled together and roomed together many times when attending IAAP functions. She was taken too soon and will be missed by all who knew her.
Tina Stuart
January 31, 2021
Dear Laura ,
Always having a smile that lit up a room,
A pleasure to work any event that she attended at the Zoo.
miss you.
Our love thoughts and prayers go out to all.
Tina Stuart & Family
Kathy Hendry
January 28, 2021
She was such a beautiful person who Loved God and had such a kind soul! I miss you my friend. I will see you again someday!❤
Carol & Mike Zielinski
January 28, 2021
Laura was always a kind and caring person and I loved to hear her laugh. She was taken from us far to soon and we send our condolences to Mark, her family and her many friends.
Becca Hill
January 27, 2021
Laura was my mom's best friend, but moreso she was a genuine light in all our lives. Memories of having a quick chat with her on the zoo phones as she tracked down my mom for me, and even going out together to watch Mark's band perform are some of my favorite moments. She was the definition of pure joy to all that met her. She was, and will always be so very loved and cherished.
Dave Ross
January 27, 2021
Got to know Laura when she started working at the zoo in the late 90's. She was always smiling, friendly and very helpful. Enjoyed stopping and chatting with her for a few minutes whenever I was in the Admin office. She will be missed!
TERI WALLER
January 27, 2021
Laura was my dear sweet friend. Always smiling and thinking of others. She had an amazing memory and remembered the little things of a person, whether an anniversary, a birthday or even just to ask how one was doing. A truly kind and generous heart. She is missed very much. Love and prayers to Mark and Janet, Linda and Ken along with her dad. Teri
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