What a trip to open up this link and have those blue eyes pierce me again! Gone but not forgotten. I have loved to read that her life carried on just as it should have from the days when we were young and knew each other. Our paths crossed in Whiterock BC in the late 80's. Fast friends. Family really. So many adventures... the Border House, the Mexico trip with Ship of Fools...the bandshell shows...absolutely formative experiences. I never stopped loving her even though we did live through a Fleetwood Mac like band experience lol. A great lady. I can hear her voice perfectly in my mind. I laughed through my tears to hear she was still singing Fishin Blues. Love to the family. LA

This is such sad news. I just went to her FB page to wish her a Happy Birthday and discovered that she's gone.

We were close friends in BC decades ago. We were roommates in a couple of different homes and travelled to Mexico with her band 35 (?!) years ago. We worked together at a seed warehouse, too. There were definitely some crazy times in those days! I wish we had more photos and video.

We had reconnected in recent years and I was so happy to know that she was so well-loved and was doing such meaningful work.

Our birthdays are a day apart and I've never forgotten her on the 23rd of December. I'm sure I never will.

To Geoff and family....

We are sorry for your loss and are thinking about you during this difficult time. I did not know Laurel but she sounded like an amazing woman with a heart of gold. I hope her memories show up when you need them the most.

My heart ❤️ and

prayers go out to you and your family..she was a very special lady and made my time in BC very special 😔🙏

My wife Tracey and I were fortunate enough to have called Laurel and Geoff friends over the last 25 years and though our gatherings weren't often enough, every time we got together it was like it was yesterday. Laurel was so passionate and driven in everything she set out to do and gave everything she had to make the world a better place. Whether it be her gift of musical talent, her love for her family or the help that she gave to all who needed it. Rest easy now Laurel, job well done. I'll miss you, and every life that you touched will too.

Geoff and family... although I didn't know Laurel, from reading her story, she was an amazing individual who exuded kindness.

My most hearfelt and sincere condolences.

Thank you for being the best kind of friend. I love you and will miss you deeply.

Thank you for being a friend community partner community member part of the chosen family of the wonSunshiough the world of dra

I'll never forget how special it was to realise we shared a birthday. We met on our birthdays during peak Covid, when things were already so scary, but you invited me into your home with such open arms and had me over for dinner with your family. In that moment, it felt so special to be a part of each other's inner circle of people. I remember immediately loving how much of a character you were! You told me that this home was always my home and that it was open to me if I ever needed it. I'm so grateful for the days we spent together, maybe we'll get a chance to meet again one day. Until then, fly high! You will be remembered.

My Dear Friend, One I'll forever be grateful to have crossed paths with. One of many memories I'll always cherish & 'll never forget is the time we went to a work event out of town n slid into the ditch, I screamed n u scolded me for scaring U! Lol U were driving. LolAlso the time we were facilitating workshops at the Annual SED Net Conference at G.C collegiate. You were My rock that day too. You were my rock in alot of My 1st's in the Community Development Field. Can't forget going for Your Breakfast Brunches at Sunshine House when I had to be in the new Woman s hospital with my Preemie.Son. You n Isaac hospitality their was really needed.,your cooking was just the icing on the cake. Another would be your birthday celebration at your home where I first heard U sing. Aghh. I Will Never Ever forget our Straight Up, honest chats. Till we Meet Again My Friend. , Till we meet again. <3 <3 <3 My deepest most Sincere Codolences to All whom She blessed in her travels.

But I don't want to let go :'(

My heart goes out to all of Laurel's family and friends. May her spirit live on brightly in each one of us.

As I look back on the years during which we were friends, I am filled with so much gratitude...for having had the privilege of knowing and loving her as my friend, and for the impact she had on my person and life.

I will forever see her big, piercing, beautiful eyes. Before I met Laurel, I wasn't able to make direct eye contact with anyone, but knowing her changed that. Something about those fiercely bright eyes of hers, made it impossible to turn away. It made for many deep and soulful conversations, and a relationship that I will always cherish.

I will always remember and celebrate her inner fire and fierce love of life ...her style, her quirkiness, and her refusal to be anything other than unapologetically authentic. She lived her soul's expression. And I will continue to stoke the fire and flames she left in my heart and soul. Thank-you Laurel. May your spirit soar and dance free.

Forever loved, never forgotten.

Kind, caring, strong, passionate, creative, loving, amazing teller of stories,

I wish I could have hugged and laughed with you just one more time.

Love you Laurel, always ❤️🙏

She brought so much community together. Love you laurel.

I will never stop missing you sissy. You were always the most constant love in my life, through my whole life. I will never forget you, or the amazing and beautiful woman you were. Until we meet again Laurel. 🩵

i'll love you forever