Birth date: Mar 10, 1961 Death date: Jun 28, 2025
For anyone wondering- she died of a broken heart. After years of pain and suffering, she couldn’t continue without the love of her daughter Emily. May she rest in peace.
My words just won’t come out right… your essence was giving, wise, funny, and loving. The happiest I ever saw you in my life was when Emily was born. I love you and I can’t believe you’re gone. I want to keep in my heart what you would tell me when I was scared or sad: “Don’t be sad, don’t be blue, cause you know that sissy loves you.” My only comfort is that you are free now and will never have pain any more.
I will always remember Laurie as “big mama.” Always taking care of others, generous, kind, hilarious, forgiving. I met her when our girls became friends in kindergarten and we immediately became good friends. She was so good to me and my kids. We loved bbq’ing with her, picnicking at Lake Del Valle, and enjoying time together with our families. She will be deeply missed, and always remembered and loved 🩷
Awww what can I say...lve lost my bestie and Ride or die friend of 60 year's LA or Hole as I called her was the best friend anyone could ever have 💔💔💔 I'm still struggling to process that I can't ever talk to her again and spend a Deck time at the BB Inn.. she was large and in charge most of her short life and remember she made me eat mud pie and dog food if I was to be her friend as a child..guess I really needed her in my life cause I did it..and would do it all over again!! One of the best and strongest I know and will be looking for her in the sky as she was an angel before she knew... RIP my friend 🥂
One great memory I have about "Lois" Laurie, was one Halloween, must have been late 80's early 90's a group of us rented a limo to drive us to Boulder for a Manheim Steamroller concert.We were all dressed in costume, and partying. Laurie was a siamese twin. I think Renatta? was the other half? Well the limo driver had no idea where we were going, and Boulder was crazy with college kids in costumes every where. It was snowing, and we were driving on the sidewalks on campus. Laurie had to pee, and made the driver stop. She and her "twin" got out and climbed the slippery slope against a building, and peed behind bushes next to a big campus hall. The costume was hilarious, as the girls shared one pant leg to make a 3 legged twin, and they ended up sliding in the snow down to the waiting car. The driver never did find the concert, and we all ended up going back to Aurora. I had tickets for the same show the next night, and drove myself, and discovered that the concert was in the very building that they were peeing on!
My cousin Laurie always made me laugh. I used to love visiting her at the jewelry store. I love her and will miss her.
I hope you know how much I loved you. Every single day. A million memories of our simple childhood, Hotwheels, GI Joe, sledding, building forts, riding bikes, skiing, love of Christmas and family, Rainbow jello. Thank you for allowing me in all the best memories, and later, the quiet sadness of your life at the absolute lowest points, and letting me be with you, and share the unimaginable grief and loss of Emily.
Never will there be another soul as deep as yours.
A loving Momma and devoted family member. A giver, a teacher, a leader, an inspiration, a quiet guide to the needs of those who struggle. A spiritual beacon to remind us to have faith, even in total darkness.
My first friend, even if you didn’t want to be. Never a word spoken, but I always felt your quiet strength, your protective presence, and wisdom to help me be stronger. You have always given more than you had, your generosity and selfless giving spirit are among so many reasons that I beam with pride to be your sister.
My life was richer at your side, and now, you are with the angels at peace. I hope you felt my constant loyalty and love.
Only one Batman n Robin.
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Laurie was my God Daughter whose light burned out far too soon. No words of wisdom yet thanks for many great memories - mostly funny moments and focused on job related teachings from her, especially guidance on how to buy jewelry and professional tips for coffee. My heart goes out to Carole, Amy, and Melissa as this is a very difficult bridge to cross🙏❤️
The kids and I shared some beautiful memories with Laurie or as my kids called her Miss Laurie. She told us about the Preseids. A meteor shower that happens each year in August. One of those years we talking while we al watched the sky for a meteor. She asked if I knew song Tequila by the Champs, I said yes I do, then she asked do you know the dance?? And I told her no, I didn’t even know there was a dance. She wanted the kids to see the dance and the kids wanted to see her dance too, so she starts doing the “Tequila dance “ and as soon as she throws her fist in the air and yells TEQUILA!! The biggest brights shooting star illuminated the sky for a quick second. She missed it because she was still dancing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another shooting star that bright, but she left the best memory for the kids and I. Now every time I see a shooting start I’ll think of my dear friend and I’ll know I a her letting us know she’s still around. And of course every time I hear that tequila song I’ll remember that beautiful night she danced for us and made us laugh. I truly will miss my friend for a lifetime.
Laurie and I had been friends since I was 18 years old. We met working at the Denver Dry Goods store at the Aurora Mall. We instantly hit it off. I have so many great memories. Concerts (AC/DC, Tom Petty), trips to Napa, crazy road trips (one trip from California to Denver comes to mind). We were always there for each other in good times and in bad. I miss her terribly. My love and hugs go out to her family❤️
Vicki Fordyce
