Laura Ann Wilson, 48, died on January 5, 2014, after a recent surgery.

With a B.A. degree in Music Therapy from CSU, Laura worked as a music therapist for nursing homes, long-term care, and psychiatric facilities all along the Front Range. Whether she was introducing her seniors to rap music, dancing The Macarena, serenading a hospice patient with her guitar or letting her therapy dogs steal the show (and/or someone's piece of cake), Laura had an uncanny ability to connect with her clients. Her unbridled enthusiasm, storytelling, good humor and natural talent endeared her to all. For her beloved clients, she would even break out in a John Denver song (if pressed).

An outdoorswoman, Laura embraced life in Colorado. She enjoyed climbing 14'ers, backpacking, trekking the Colorado Trail and mountain biking. A lifelong daredevil, she added skydiving, a Mt. Rainier Ascent, and Demolition Derby driving to her already colorful resume.

Laura could play piano and guitar by ear. In her early 20's, she toured Canada with a big hair band and later settled down to produce her own CD, Kicking the Tires, a compilation of songs she had written in collaboration with a local friend and lyricist.

Laura will be remembered for her vibrant smile, unwavering friendships, innate musical talent, passion for adventure and dogs, giving and humble spirit and her dedication to family. She left an indelible imprint on the lives of all she touched.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenyon Alan Wilson of Woodland Park, her mother, Patricia Ann Lewis of Colorado Springs, her sister and brother-in-law, Julie Marie and Dr. Richard John Ort of Highlands Ranch, her nephews, Jonathan Alexander and Joseph Patrick Ort also of Highlands Ranch and her adoring pooches, Eli, Moose and Baloo.

Her father, Jonathan Forrest Lewis, preceded her in death.

A private Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life reception for family and friends at 4:00 p.m. on January 18th. Please contact family members for details.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Laura Wilson

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18 Entries

January 17, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cindee Anderson

January 15, 2014

Such a great loss. She left her imprint on many patients and staff members along the front range. She will be missed greatly!

Kath Moffett

January 15, 2014

Laura will be missed at Peak View Behavioral Health. Always had a warm smile and beautiful music, RIP Laura!

Kathy S

January 15, 2014

I remember Laura coming to the Medallions and singing, and how thrilled the residents and myself would get. What a beautiful soul.

January 14, 2014

To a Dear person that have left us way too soon! Your smile will forever be with me. Your joy and geneous giving of yourself to so many others, will always ive in our hearts! Thank you for leaving your music, your love of the mountains, the caring of your pets and your kindness. You are an inspiration to all of those who know you.

Gina DeGraffe

January 14, 2014

Laura, I am going to miss that amazing beautiful voice of yours. You are going to be missed by many. R.I.P.

January 14, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna

January 13, 2014

A very talented and kind hearted soul that touched many hearts. Laura you will be greatly missed.

Mary Thurston

January 13, 2014

I loved to listen to Laura sing when she would be entertaining the residents at Mt. Saint Francis. My mom and I would sing along with her, clap our hands, giggle and smile. Laura brought a lot of joy to us. God Bless her.

January 13, 2014

laura u will truly be missed

Linda Marshall

January 13, 2014

Laura, you have touched so many souls with your beautiful voice, love of music and man. I will miss you very much and Thank You for always making me forget the grind, if only for one short song, while I danced to your music. You always filled my heart with joy!!

January 13, 2014

Although I did not know Laura, she sounds like she was the center of the universe for so many. They will feel her loss as so many don't take the time to visit our elders in nursing homes let alone sing, play music and bring animals for visits. It is so true that God only takes the best. Thoughts and prayers with her family, friends and those at the nursing homes, long-term care, and psychiatric facilities.

Miriam Anderson

January 13, 2014

A true kind soul have left us,to retake her place among the angels!,

January 13, 2014

All of us at Emeritus @ Broadmoor will miss Laura dearly.

Jocelyn Reeves

January 13, 2014

I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of Laura, she is greatly missed. She touched so many lives.

Lisa Cook RN Evercare Hospice

January 12, 2014

I would frequently visit facilities when I knew Laura would be playing and singing. She always made me smile and dance! I will miss her greatly! As will many of us.

Sara Sherman

January 12, 2014

I feel truly blessed to have known Laura. She was so beautiful inside and out. I admired her greatly and she inspired me to be my best self. We shared a love of music and she encouraged me to always keep singing! We were fortunate to have her sing and play at our wedding too. I've been back in Nebraska for almost 7 years now, but kept in touch with Laura through fb. I thank God for knowing her and strive to be like her...she will be remembered forever. Thoughts and prayers from Nebraska.

January 12, 2014

Your joy, your talent, your music, and your puppies will be so missed in the nursing home community. Buen Camino!
Chris Cousineau

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