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Laura Anne Benton-Steffen
05/17/1949 — 08/19/2009
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Yakima, WA
Laura Anne Benton-Steffen
Laura Steffen
May 17, 1949 to August 19th, 2009.
Laura Passed away this Wednesday, the 19th of August, 2009 due to medical complications while treating MS and other illnesses.
She was born in Yakima, Washington and attended the University of California in Santa Cruz.
Laura lived locally in the Richland area for the last 10 years.
Laura is survived by her mother Elsie Benton of Richland, WA and her sister Julia Blackwell of Atlanta, GA.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:00am at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
I will miss her greatly. We worked together at NECCS. She was a therapist and loved helping children. I will miss her great laugh and smile.
Laura was a lovely woman and will remain a precious memory to me.
Praise God, she is part of the treasure I look forward to in heaven.
Grace and prayers to Family and friends.
Renee Walton Fraley
RHS Class of 67′
Laura had a infectius smile and a good heart. I always wished I knew her better. I will miss her.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. When I heard about it, I couldn’t remember who Laura was, but when I saw her photo, I knew.
Laura will always be known for her sweet smile and kindness.
I was just getting to know her while attending MS H2O Classes.
She will be missed.
Laura was a best friend to me when I moved here 7 years ago. We conversed and shared on a trusted and very special level. The picture of Laura in the raft, shown on the pic board at the graveside memorial service, shows my left shoulder. We had a blast rafting. I am sorry to lose Laura. Listening to all of the nice words spoken at her memorial I could only agree from my limited time as her friend. She is at peace now. I look forward to seeing her again some day and sitting beside a river sharing a picnic lunch, as we used to do, in that perfect place.
Laura will always hold a special place in my heart! Her laugh, her smile, and especially her kindness. The fact that I was the “little brother” never prevented her from showing consideration and kindness. Laura was the person who always acknowledged you, no matter where she was or who she was with. Having Laura as a friend made growing up a lot easier and much more enjoyable. May God keep her always!
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Laura Anne Benton-Steffen