IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Laurie
Valerius
October 8, 1945 – June 10, 2013
Obituary
Laurie S. Valerius (nee Schowalter) passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the age of 67 years. She was born on October 8, 1945 in West Bend to Henry and Jean (nee Thomas) Schowalter.
Laurie was a strong, vibrant and positive woman who enjoyed travel and believed we should continue learning and exploring throughout life. She was an experienced gardener, avid nature lover and had a passion for art and design. Laurie was a social worker with Washington County for 25 years and was active with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), including creation of the Youth Money Smart program in 2002 to offer personal financial education to middle school students. She was open-minded, a strong advocate for equal opportunity and served as a mentor and support structure for others in her life, especially women. Laurie married James "Jim" Valerius on June 26, 1971 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. Laurie and Jim enjoyed 26 years together and instilled their mutual love of family and "life on the lake" in their children. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and had many dear friends.
Laurie is survived by her children Jason (Amy Payne) and Jamie Valerius; and grandson Rhys Valerius. She is further survived by her siblings Henry (Penny) Schowalter, Thomas Schowalter, Kenney Hecht, Linda Schowalter, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Laurie is preceded in death by her husband Jim; parents Henry and Jean Schowalter; and sister-in-law Bobbie Schowalter.
The family is welcoming family and friends at Laurie's home on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Laurie's life will be held at Lac Lawrann Conservancy on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM.
Memorials in Laurie's honor are appreciated to the American Cancer Society (Wisconsin Region: P O Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072-0902), Lac Lawrann Conservancy (300 Schmidt Rd., P O Box 755, West Bend, WI 53095), or River Edge Nature Center (Attn: Renee Buchholz, P O Box 26 Newburg, Wisconsin 53060-0026).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Laurie's friends for their love, help, and support throughout her illness.
Laurie was a strong, vibrant and positive woman who enjoyed travel and believed we should continue learning and exploring throughout life. She was an experienced gardener, avid nature lover and had a passion for art and design. Laurie was a social worker with Washington County for 25 years and was active with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), including creation of the Youth Money Smart program in 2002 to offer personal financial education to middle school students. She was open-minded, a strong advocate for equal opportunity and served as a mentor and support structure for others in her life, especially women. Laurie married James "Jim" Valerius on June 26, 1971 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. Laurie and Jim enjoyed 26 years together and instilled their mutual love of family and "life on the lake" in their children. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and had many dear friends.
Laurie is survived by her children Jason (Amy Payne) and Jamie Valerius; and grandson Rhys Valerius. She is further survived by her siblings Henry (Penny) Schowalter, Thomas Schowalter, Kenney Hecht, Linda Schowalter, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Laurie is preceded in death by her husband Jim; parents Henry and Jean Schowalter; and sister-in-law Bobbie Schowalter.
The family is welcoming family and friends at Laurie's home on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Laurie's life will be held at Lac Lawrann Conservancy on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM.
Memorials in Laurie's honor are appreciated to the American Cancer Society (Wisconsin Region: P O Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072-0902), Lac Lawrann Conservancy (300 Schmidt Rd., P O Box 755, West Bend, WI 53095), or River Edge Nature Center (Attn: Renee Buchholz, P O Box 26 Newburg, Wisconsin 53060-0026).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Laurie's friends for their love, help, and support throughout her illness.
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