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Obituary
Obituary of Laura Ann Wilson
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.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909
Events
Cemetery
Thursday, January 9, 2014
12:00AM
Evergreen Cemetery
1005 Hancock Expressway
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-578-6646
Service
Thursday, January 9, 2014
12:00AM
The Springs Funeral Services
3115 East Platte Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 719-207-8855
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