It was a shock to see Laurie's obituary this week. Her passing came way too soon! Laurie and I met while serving on the Minnesota Folklife Society board, we had many folkie adventures and when our lives drew us to other jobs and family responsibilities--fate would bring us together, or actually Laurie reaching out to stay in touch. The last time I saw Laurie was at the American Swedish Institute, probably in 2019 before COVID. I never thought that our brief chat would be the last time we would see each other. My condolences to Laurie's family. Gone but not Forgotten!

I worked with Laurie at Target and enjoyed all her stories and laughter. So sorry to hear she died so suddenly.

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news! Laurie was an amazing women, you knew Laurie was in the room.... the whole world was brighter and she had an infectious laugh. Please accept my sincere sympathy, the world has suffered a great loss. I am sorry beyond words.

Adios mi hermana. Ha sido un placer en conocerte y amarte. -Jilly