Laurel Rita Mesnard, 95, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on April 2, 2010. She was a graduate of Cosmetology School in Pontiac, MI and Durham Business College in Phoenix and was the owner of the Vogue Beauty Salon in Lake Orion, MI. Laurel moved to Arizona in 1944 and worked at a defense plant in Goodyear and 12 years in quality assurance for Motorola. She retired in 1977, the same day as her husband, and enjoyed retirement by traveling the U.S., Hawaii and Europe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Patty) and Richard (Lisa), 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Funeral Services at 2:00 P.M. at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
