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Lauri Campbell (Davis)

Lauri Campbell Davis

Born: Novmeber 13, 1960 Provo, Utah
Died: August 29, 2004
 

Mapleton - Lauri Campbell Davis, 43, passed away peacefully August 29, 2004, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. She was born November 13, 1960 in Provo, Utah to Milo Kay and Marilee Beard Campbell. She attended school in Provo and graduated from Timpview High School. She married Jeff A. Davis, December 4, 1980. She became a Cosmetologist and was one of the three original staff of the Von Curtis Salon and later became a part owner of one of the salons. She has had her photo work published in industry magazines. She worked in her own home salon for over seven years where she made lifelong friends and influenced many people. She earned a degree in business management. When she was no longer able to work in her own business because of her health, she became an instructor at Paul Mitchell, the School, formerly called the Von Curtis Academy. She loved this work and her associations there. Before her illness she was a very active person who loved being outdoors; mountain biking, skiing, and riding her Harley with her husband.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was known as a kind and cheerful person. She maintained a sense of quiet dignity even while suffering chronic pain for nearly five years. She was much loved and admired as a classy and beautiful person. Her main concern in life was for the welfare of her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff, their children, Jeffry, Lindsay and Shannon; her mother Marilee B. Campbell, Provo; her parents-in-law, Wilford and Elaine Beisinger, Springville; brothers and sister, Brian (Colleen) Campbell, Russell (Leslee) Campbell, Leslie Hills, and Jeff Campbell; brother-in-law, Calvin (Natalie) Davis; and her grandmother, Donna Beard, St. George. She was preceded in death by her father, M. Kay Campbell, who died just four months ago.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Clinic, Alpine Home Health and Hospice, ward members, family and friends, and her associates at Paul Mitchell, the School, all who have served her lovingly and well.

A fund has been set up in Lauris name at Mountain America Credit Union in Provo, UT.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 P.M. at the Mapleton 11th Ward Chapel, 1600 N. Main Street, Mapleton. Friends and family may visit Friday evening between 6-8:00 P.M. at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street, Provo and at the church Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah

Special research thanks to Don Shelley for providing information



 
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01/29/09 11:24 AM #1    

Bryan Chapman

Someone told me that she passed away about 4 years ago, after a battle with cancer. Does anyone know exactly when this happened? Very sad!

01/29/09 11:02 PM #2    

Paul Perry

Lauri - thanks for saying hi whenever we passed in the halls. You were friendly always.

02/20/09 10:02 PM #3    

Devri Brereton (Ficklin)

Laurie passed away August 29, 2004 of bone cancer. We held a luau in her honor the evening before she passed. Her husband Jeff and the family brought her to the event in the wheelchair. She remained positive right up to the end that she was going to beat the disease. Laurie has three children one boy and two girls. They lived in Mapleton.

I credit my success with Paul Mitchell to Laurie. She called me when I was going through a very difficult divorce and asked me to fill in for her while recovered from surgery. It was the boost I needed to get out of bed each day. Laurie and I were able to work closely together her final three years. We had a lot of laughs.

I had the opportunity to do Laurie’s hair and makeup after she passed. It was a greatest experience. I keep a picture of Laurie (taken one month before her death) in my appointment book. It reminds me of our good times. I often dedicate my work to her. I am doing what she and I always talked about. I miss her a lot!

03/19/09 03:54 AM #4    

Daunna Prete (Smith)

I remember one day when I went to Laurie's house (down the street from my house) to see if she wanted to hang out, and she was already outside holding a shoebox in her hands. She asked me if I wanted to see a severed finger and I was so grossed out and intrigued that of course I said yes. She opens the shoe box and there it is, this dirty digit laying on top of tissues. I was mortified. She asked if I wanted to see it again and of course I did. When I looked at it closer, it moved. I screamed and jumped back and she laughed and laughed till I thought she was going to fall over. Of course it took a minute for me to figure out that it was actually her finger inserted in the bottom of the box. That was one of many pranks that I remember her pulling. She always made me laugh. I was very saddened to hear about her passing. I only know that her Dad died just before (or right after) her, so I'm sure he was waiting for her.

03/29/09 07:30 AM #5    

Carolyn Cox

Laurie was one of the prettiest girls in school. Her hair was always perfectly feathered and she was so petite, she had the best wardrobe. Super sweet and popular
girl in school. Does anyone remember the super high platforms she used to wear? lolo

05/28/14 11:31 AM #6    

Sue Burnham (Bridgeman)

I love the obituary because it describes Lauri perfectly!  I kept in touch with her after high school and every summer that I came home from college to visit I would have her cut and style my hair.  Lauri played a vital role on my wedding day!  She styled my hair and put on/secured my wedding veil!  I did not trust anyone else to do it but Lauri.  So at 11:00 am that day I left her salon wearing jeans, a Tshirt, and my wedding veil!!  Hahaha!  The ceremony was not until 4:30 pm that afternoon so it was pretty hilarious.  Lauri attended my wedding of course!  She ran up to me afterwards and said, "Sue, that was one of the most spiritual wedding ceremonies I have ever seen."  That was the last time I saw her :-( 1985.  I was so grieved when I learned of her death.  God bless you Lauri!  I love you!


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