I met Laurie in high school and we remained close all the way through college.  I rode into the State Dept with Laurie and Mr. Goldman for a year before I married and "moved away".  But we came home for Laurie and Bill's wedding and although that may have been the last time I saw her in person, we remained in touch through holiday cards and later Facebook.  I probably still have a photo of her daughters as high school girls when you all lived out west! I'm so sorry for your loss but after watching the service on Zoom, I think Laurie  always remained the same...kind, fun, organized and very much in love with Bill!  Rest in peace, Laurie.

Liz Chandler Eshleman

Please accept our profound and deepest sympathy. We too are very saddened to have to say goodbye to Laurie. We have seen her grow from a toddler to an amazing, spirited woman of strength and fortitude. She will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. 

From:  Ruth, Madelaine and Vicki 

Laurie and Bill were our sweet neighbors for almost 8 years on Northridge Drive. Words cannot express how grateful I was and am for their friendship and kindness.

 Laurie was the first to come over with a plate of cookies after we moved in. The Schoof’s knew and loved our kids and were the requested and beloved babysitters when we went out of town. When we were in the process of moving, Bill and Laurie housed us, helped with the girls, fed us and loved us. Bill tried to give me a lesson on backing up with our moving trailer that ended with him saying “maybe just don’t back up...” 

Laurie was a favorite friend for me on “Words With Friends” (and she taught me how to cheat, if we are being totally transparent!). Laurie loved her daughters and spoke of them often.  I would call Laurie on snowy days when Bill would take pity on us and clear our driveway to thank them and she would laugh and laugh when I would tell her “Don’t take this the wrong way but I love your husband.”

I remember Laurie and Bill taking drives in the mustang with the top down.  She drove around with me too and taught me where things were in our town, even escorting me to the post office and on other errands as I learned to navigate Seven Fields. The Schoof’s would even hide our kid’s Christmas gifts in their garage. 

When we found out that Laurie’s cancer came back our family sat around the kitchen table and cried together - that’s how much she meant to us!

Laurie- you sweet Angel- thank you for sharing your kind heart with me! I will always think back on our time together fondly. May you rest in peace!