Laura A. VanAllen's Obituary
Laura A. Van Allen, 71, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 with her loving family at her side. Born in Ft. Wayne, she was the daughter of the late William "Pat" and Clara (Dwerlkotte) Pierce. She retired in 1999 after 27 years with the Raytheon Corp.
She is survived by her step-sons, Blaine and Frank VanAllen; brother: William Pierce of Simla, CO; sisters: Janet Seslar of Woodburn, Elanore McKinley of Angola, Patricia Miller of Stryker, OH and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William VanAllen in 2004, sister, Louise Hartwig and brothers, Roy and Ray Pierce.
Following her wishes there will be no services. Preferred memorials are to the Kidney Foundation.
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