Laura Leigh Dickinson, age 22 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday December 13, 2006 in Ypsilanti where she was attending Eastern Michigan University. Laura was born on July 5, 1984 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Debra (Loeks) Dickinson. Laura moved to Hastings in 1989 where she attended Hastings Schools and Graduated From Hastings High School in 2002. Laura graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associate's degree in 2005. She was finishing her first semester at Eastern Michigan University this fall, where she had joined the women's novice varsity rowing team, and excelled in academics. Laura volunteered throughout her life, and was an active participant in Big Brothers / Big Sisters program. She enjoyed participating in local drama and musical productions, gardening, photography, protecting animal rights, and living a healthy lifestyle. She was employed by several local businesses, including State Grounds Coffee House,The Adrounie House, Anne's Health Foods, and Gilmore Jewelers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Leila Dickinson, grandmother, Hilda Loeks, great-grandmother, Hilda Hoeksema, and beloved cat Patches. Laura is survived by her parents Robert and Debra Dickinson of Hastings, two brothers, Joshua and Kevin Dickinson of Hastings, grandparents, Harvey and Kay Loeks of McBain, 6 uncles, 8 aunts, 24 cousins, and her boyfriend, Travis Scott and his dog, Louie
Laura Leigh Dickinson, age 22 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday December 13, 2006 in Ypsilanti where she was attending Eastern Michigan University. Laura was born on July 5, 1984 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Debra (Loeks) Dickinson. Laura moved to Hastings in 1989 where she attended Hastings Schools and Graduated From Hastings High School in 2002. Laura graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associate's degree in 2005. She was finishing her first semester at Eastern Michigan University this fall, where she had joined the women's novice varsity rowing team, and excelled in academics. Laura volunteered throughout her life, and was an active participant in Big Brothers / Big Sisters program. She enjoyed participating in local drama and musical productions, gardening, photography, protecting animal rights, and living a healthy lifestyle. She was employed by several local businesses, including State Grounds Coffee House,The Adrounie House, Anne's Health Foods, and Gilmore Jewelers. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Leila Dickinson, grandmother, Hilda Loeks, great-grandmother, Hilda Hoeksema, and beloved cat Patches. Laura is survived by her parents Robert and Debra Dickinson of Hastings, two brothers, Joshua and Kevin Dickinson of Hastings, grandparents, Harvey and Kay Loeks of McBain, 6 uncles, 8 aunts, 24 cousins, and her boyfriend, Travis Scott and his dog, Louie
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