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Laurie Purrington Obituary

Laurie Purrington
Dec. 11, 1956 - Jan. 4, 2014
Resident of Lafayette
Loving daughter of the late David and Nance Purrington and sister of the late Amy Kastner, she is survived by brother Tom Purrington and sister Sue Edwards, and nieces and nephews Krista, Gage, Brett, Abby, Andrew, and Scott. Laurie was a beautiful person with a special sparkle and her zest, humor and vivid personality made for a lot of happy memories. She will be missed.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 12, 2014.

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Janet Wooldridge

February 13, 2023

I am finding this information now, in 2023, and had no idea "Laurie Lou" (which is what I called her) had crossed back to the other side. Hopefully it is as beautiful as she was. We worked together at two companies- Kaleida Labs and NetObjects - and had a great fondness for each other. We loved our chats and giggles, and I loved her sense of humor and wit. I know she is still around those of us who loved her. My condolences to those who loved her, too. Would love to know how she passed. If someone could email me about her later life before she passed, would love to know. Thank you. "Janet Jo-Bob", which is what she used to call me. Miss that girl.

Dominc, The Dom

January 7, 2015

Dear Laurie, I found a card the other day you gave me for my birthday a few years ago. Your birthday was December 10, and I thought of you dancing to music in heaven with the angels. I guess I will have to wait until I get there to dance together. oh, i got a little puppy from the Contra Costa shelter. You would love him. miss you. Love, Stefania

Anne Brush

January 20, 2014

My sweet Purrie,

So many beautiful memories.  Thank you for all of the love and laughter.  Favorite adventures...Paris...Jackson Hole...Old Faithful in the winter...snowmobiling...totally off the beaten path.... just you and I and the buffalo watching as the sunset across the snow covered mountains with the majestic geysers in the foreground....most incredible sunset that I've ever seen...I'll meet you there.....bring Megan and Jenevieve....we will all dance with the wolves....until that day...you will always be in my heart...

Love Forever,
Annie

Lynette Ley

January 15, 2014

I'll miss you very much, Purr, your beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and go-for-it personality will be with me always. Sue and Tom, you were so lucky to have such a wonderful, beautiful sister. Love, Lynette

Stefania Parks

January 13, 2014

Laurie touched so many lives. She is now with the angels with her charm bracelet jangling, her contagious deep laugh inspiring, her eyes sparkling, and her wonderful spirit of fun spreading throughout the heavens. She will be truly missed.

Claire Hogland Finne

January 13, 2014

I will never forget Laurie dressed as Superwoman for Halloween...she was just that... a super woman with a zest for life!

Elaine Deane

January 12, 2014

Your fantastic laugh and sense of humor brought joy to everyone who knew you. Your Kappa sisters will always remember you!

Suzanne Fletcher-Whelan

January 9, 2014

Our sweet "Purr" is now in heaven bringing an abundant dose of laughter and sunshine with her. Memories of her bright smile and loving nature will remain with us forever.

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