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Dr. Laura Merriles Shackelford

Palm Desert, CA
February 1, 1951 - February 3, 2026
Feb 1, 1951 - Feb 3, 2026
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IT WAS A JOY TO KNOW laura, even though it was a short while. HER SON RYAN ALWAYS KEPT ME POSTED ABOUT HER LIFE AND CONDITION.

SHE WAS A TREASURE, MAY GOD KEEP HER IN HIS PRAYERS.

with my love and thoughts filled with the thanks of knowing her.

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Wishing the family my deepest sympathy.  Laura was such a wonderful and caring person.  Leaving us way too soon!!
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She was such a beautiful soul and a woman I admired. I loved working with her when I was working at Centers for Spiritual Living. She was a gift to all and anyone who knew Laura was truly blessed. 🥰
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Two years ago, I spoke at Spiritual Center of the Desert and spent the weekend there. Rev. Laura was a colleague and a friend for many years, and our paths crossed at our summer conference at Asilomar every year. Rev. Laura is one of the kindest and most loving people I've ever met. The remembrance of her light lingers on.
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So grateful to have been part of her life
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Palm Desert, CA, USA
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My condolences to Laura's family. I first met Laura when I moved into the Sagewood community in Palm Desert, California. Laura had two sons the same age as my son and Laura’s best friend Donna lived in the same neighborhood also with two sons.  We became fast friends walking every evening to get our exercise and sharing stories about our day.  Laura and I shared a spiritual awakening and loved talking together about our journeys. I love her so much and know she is our angel now.  I know her family will miss her dearly, but please know she is still with you, guiding you and loving you.  All there is - is love. 
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Last time I saw sweet Laura
2024, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Last time I saw sweet Laura — with Donna I Ayotte Evans and Robyn Yates - Gajjar
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2009, Oceanside, CA, USA
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Concert
2009, San Diego, CA, USA
Concert — with Laura and Robyn
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2009, San Diego, CA, USA
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Girls trip
2009, Oceanside, CA, USA
Girls trip — with Laura and Robyn
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Girls trip
2009, Oceanside, CA, USA
Girls trip — with Laura and Robyn
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2009, Oceanside, CA, USA
A girls weekend at Donna Evans condo. — with Robyn Yates - Gajjar
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Visiting Laura at work
2025, Spiritual Center of the Desert, Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Visiting Laura at work — with Tracy Di Giorgio
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2025, Pechanga Resort Casino, Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA, USA
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