Laura Campbell Obituary


LAURA BELLE "BILLIE" STURGEON
HALONE CAMPBELL
March 12, 1930 ~ November 1, 2013

The following tribute to life was written by Laura Belle Campbell. She asked that it be shared with her many friends and family:
I was born on March 12, 1930 in Vancouver, WA to Jewel and Blanche Sturgeon and lived my entire life in Clark County. I passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2013, surrounded by my children.
I loved to work in my yard, flower and vegetable gardens and make my home beautiful. My two most important accomplishments were learning how to swim and ride a bike. But later in my life, having children was tops!
At eight years, I learned to drive my brother Ralph Sturgeon's Model-T Ford - we had a great time together with it. Ralph was always so devoted - we had many happy years of childhood fun together.
Summer recreation was pretty simple fun; the best spot was at Allen's Swimming Hole on Lacamas Creek.
I attended Vancouver High School, where Betty McKenna was my favorite teacher. She was famous for her baseball team. Illness caused me to graduate a year late in 1949.
After school, I worked for Kaplan's Ladies' Fine Apparel Shop in downtown Vancouver. I really enjoyed working with fashion! My granddaughter, Lauralee, also loves fashion. She owns The Runway Exchange in Sonora, CA, an upscale women's consignment store.
I drove school bus for the Evergreen School District for about 23 years. I really enjoyed being a special education bus driver. The kids were so great to be around! It brought me a lot of pleasure to be able to greet the kids and their families everyday!
I was preceded in death by my parents; Glen Campbell, husband; Bill Jones, very dear friend; and Jeremiah Jewel Johnson, grandson, who gave his life for his country.
A mother's love transcends time
and circumstance and endures forever.
Survived by my children: Jewelie Jones (Tom), Jennie Dickson and Elizabeth "Beth" Johnson (Dave), each of Vancouver, WA, and Laurie Halone (Judy), of Bonney Lake, WA. I leave behind 12 grandchildren: Lisa Jones; Harmony Dickson Franklin, Patrick, Andrew and Chris Dickson; Casey Halone, Amy Halone Smith and Katy Halone Bean; Naphtali, Zac and Tim Johnson and Lauralee Johnson Whitman. My great-grandchildren are: Justin, Briana, Kaylin, Makena, Jonah, Isaiah, Rya, Joshua and Dahlia; special friends who enriched my life are: Mabel, Jackie, Violet and Sindy; also a very special young man, Surge!
I wish to thank Visiting Angels, especially Jan and Lilia - who took such good care of me, as well as Kaiser and Kaiser Hospice.
At my request, my body has been donated to Medcure.
A private celebration of my life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, I ask you to register as a blood and organ donor.
Please sign her guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 5, 2013.
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Our prayers continue to your family. Laura was such a faithful friend to my mother, Edna Cook, and to us. Beth, thank you for the beautiful memorial brochure. May the Lord bless you all,
Larry & Karen Plitt

November 23, 2013

Dear Beth,
Thinking of you and sending prayers for peace as you grieve for, remember, and celebrate your beautiful mom.

Kelly Gehrmann Jennings

November 11, 2013

Beth we are so sorry for your loss.
God bless you and your loved ones.

Debbie and Terry Dusenberry

November 8, 2013

I never saw Laura after graduation from high school, when she was Billie Sturgeon. I do remember Billie as being kind and thoughtful to me. My sincere condolence to all her family.

Lucille Stewart

November 8, 2013

We send lots of hugs for your hearts! It's never easy to lose a mama! Grieve with HOPE, praying that God's love will ease your pain! Praise the Lord, we will meet her again! Love to each of you!!

Bob&Debbie Johnson

November 7, 2013

So sorry to hear about Laura Belle. Our families lived close to each other when we were growing up. My brother Donald Allen was Ralphs friend and Laura and I were friends. Our family used to walk to sturgeon's home to visit The neighborhood swimming hole was on our property. I'm sorry we lost contact after we moved. May God comfort her family and help you all to remember the good times you had. Blessings from Ethel Allen Runyan and my husband Bud

Ethel Allen Runyan

November 7, 2013

Just want to say thank you Laura for touching my life. You were a beautiful soft spoken lady. Prayers are being sent to the Father for the whole family. Love you all Dave and Beth Johnson and children. Coreen Wanke

November 7, 2013

Dear Mom..everytime I look at your picture it is just hard to realize that you are gone...but joy when I remember that you are present with the Lord. You taught us so well...and just because you tried to get me to floss my teeth for all of my life...I do it everyday now in honor of you! Give Jeremiah a hug : )

Beth Johnson

November 7, 2013

Peace and comfort to all of Laura's family from the Dunn family. We have many fond memories of Laura from over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evelyn Dunn, Victoria Jones, Janet and Tara Wolfes

Evelyn Dunn

November 6, 2013

Jennie,
Thinking of you and your family and remembering the times we got together and talked about our junior high days, our adult years, and our aging parents. I was so glad your mom organized your birthday lunch at McGrath's several years ago, as it gave us a chance to reconnect and reminisce. You and your family are in my prayers. Hugz

Judy Ivey

November 6, 2013

I miss you grandma... You are so special. Bless you....I'm so glad that I got the chance to take care of you on the weekends the past 3 months. :>)I had a lot of fun with you making arts and crafts the past year. Thank you for teaching me about the importance of the little things in life. You'll always be in my heart....
Love, Lisa

November 6, 2013

Beautiful lady that will truly be missed loved being around her. Laura always got a kick out of us going to Urgency care right after coming home from our motorcycle trip to Sturgis.
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the family

November 6, 2013

Mrs. Campbell, May you rest your beautiful soul. I wished I had known you, what a lovely lady you are. I hope you live on in the lives of your family forever.

November 5, 2013

We will miss you, Laura Belle. Our prayers are with your family.

Ben & Julie Berger

November 5, 2013

I never knew this lady but went to high school with one of her daughters--Jenny. I was blessed to read Ms. Campbell's self-written life statement. She sounds like a a very giving, loving person, and my heartiest condolences to her family.

Dawn (Price) Shipman

November 5, 2013

Jan and I are praying for all of you.mark Hicks

Mark Hicks

November 5, 2013

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