Obituaries: Laura Ann Gardner (Feb. 13, 1943 – May 25, 2011)

Laura Ann Gardner was born on February 13, 1943, in West Palm Beach, Fla. She passed away peacefully on the night of May 25, 2011, in Crescent City. Laura loved her family and all of her many friends and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Laura is survived by sister, Sandi and husband, Mike Speer of Orange County, Calif., and brother Jerry Vanotterloo of Southern California. Laura has two children who were her everything: son Loren Hadsall, wife Gina, and children Tanya and Terra and great-grandson Imari of Fairfield, Calif., and daughter Kimberly Hickman, husband, David and children Emily and Sarah of Crescent City. Laura was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life, Ron Gardner to whom she is finally reunited with. Funeral services will be private and held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed online at www.redwoodmemorial.net.

— Submitted by Redwood Memorial Care