Laurie Ann Landgrebe's Obituary
Laurie A (Young) Landgrebe, 61, passed away January 15th at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Lorenzo and Flavia (Lorraine) Young, and was born in Tacoma, Washington on December 23, 1948. Throughout her life she enjoyed huge gatherings with family and friends and always an instigator for fun (remember the cow kisses?). Laurie loved having her grandchildren around her and always made each of them feel special. That was her way-- anyone that was near to her she would cook their favorites, special meal, cookie, cake etc. Laurie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marion, and brother Timothy. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ted, her children, Ted Jr.(Lois), Billie Jean(Marc), Lisa and Ken(Missie) and 6 grandchildren: Melodie(Cory), Matthew, Josh, Christopher, Beth, and Maggie; one great-grandson Brenden. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM in the Valley Chapel ~Celebration of Life Center, Mountain View Funeral Home. Reception (potluck) to follow at the Tacoma Eagles #3, 4810 So Tacoma way, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Donations appreciated.
Loving memories we will never forget, Sadly missed along life's way, With silent thought and deep regret,
We think of you every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts she's always there.
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void; then fill it with remembered joy. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.
There's a special place in my heart that only Grandma can fill and I think of her quite often when it is quiet and still. She was kind yet firm, serious yet playful and by no means a saint but in my eyes as a child she certainly did fascinate
I thought she hung the moon and the stars her old sayings never grew stale the old family stories held such intrigue even the silly tall tales. I wish I knew her real story for I am sure that in her day she was quite a hell raiser or so she would say
Many things remind me of her and will always make me smile
The list could go on and on for perhaps a mile....
Like ,cooking and hosting family and friends, and the scent cigarettes and coffee blends her favorite things tug at my heart now that we're apart
Her life has spawned a ripple of descendants that will never end and I'll proudly pass on her legacy until we meet again.
TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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