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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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To the family and friends.  I and we wish you strength and no sadness. Laura was terrific and I can only remember her smiling.
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She was my boss, but Laura be…
She was my boss, but Laura became a bestie “Mom” to me. — with Roni and Laura
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Created with love by Donna I Ayotte Evans (Laura's friend), Cory Shackelford, Ryan Shackelford and Tracy Di Giorgio.
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