Laura Preston Shea

Laura, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was preceded in death by her father; USMC Lt. Col. Robert J. Hoey, her mother; Robbye C. Hoey, and her son; Reed Taylor Bockoff.

Mourning her loss are her cherished husband; John Shea of Torrance

Her 2 brothers; Robert J Hoey II of Orange County, and Daniel Hoey of Seattle

Her 4 children;

Jaymes Bockoff of Kern County

Raena Hawkins and husband, Noel Hawkins of Torrance

Jared Bockoff and wife, Jenny Bockoff of Torrance

Olivia ”Molly” Bockoff of Big Bear

Laura is survived as well by 2 stepdaughters; Christy Wissler and husband, Eric Wissler of Torrance and Cindy Cook of Gardena.

Carrying her legacy forward are 5 grandchildren, and 5 step-grandchildren, all of whom she treasured with great pride and joy;

Cody Wissler/Wife Kiersten Wissler

Shea Wissler

Danielle Wissler

Austin Cook/Fiancee Julie Steklof

Kalea Cook

Seneca Bockoff

Nora Hawkins

Adrian Hawkins

Elisabeth Hawkins

Margaret Hawkins

Laura was known for her playful spirit and myriad of talents. She was resilient, whimsical, and tough as nails. She was loving, vivacious, and smart. She was an undisputed trivia MASTER. She was faithful. She was fierce. She was SO MUCH FUN!

She was the life of the party, and now we celebrate her life.