Laura grew up in Torrance, CA until moving with her family to Valencia in 1972. She graduated from Wm. S. Hart High School in 1973 and then attended College of the Canyon. She lived the majority of her adult life in Kansas until moving to Yuma, Arizona in 2016.
One of Laura’s greatest loves was animals both domestic and wild and she enjoyed working at a veterinary’s office for several years. She was very creative and enjoyed painting ceramic statutes, that truly came to life because of her attention to detail when painting them. She also enjoyed crocheting and would sale her craft at local fairs. Laura was an avid reader and also enjoyed writing. She loved visiting with her neighbors. And she got a tremendous amount of joy from her cat, Ebony, a present to her on her 60th birthday.
Laura is preceded in death by her father, Willis Blackstone. She is survived by her mother, Carol Blackstone; sisters, Karen Sinwald (and her husband Steve) and Cathy Blackstone; brother, Bruce Blackstone; daughter Anne Brand (and her husband Roger); son Louis Shannon; grandsons Gavin, Grant, Silias and William; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Per Laura’s request she has been cremated and there will be no services.
If desired, you can make a donation in Laura’s memory to Humane Society of Yuma, 4050 S Ave 4 ½ E, Yuma, AZ 85365; (928) 782-1621 or www.hsoyuma.com
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