Laura Stephanie Graubart's Obituary
Our world lost a devoted mother, caring daughter and loving sister on October 10, 2014. Laura Stephanie Graubart was born in San Francisco to Caroline and Lawrence Graubart on February 11, 1955. She passed away peacefully in her Vacaville home at the age of 59. She was a kind and amazing soul who brought light to every life she touched. She grew up with a passion for animals and science which drove her to graduate from University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. Among her other interests were horseback riding, good food and outer space. She had a sensational curiosity about the Earth around her and an insatiable passion for learning.Laura was a gentle and compassionate woman who cared deeply for everyone and everything around her. On May 14, 1993, Laura and Carroll Pegeron welcomed the birth of their daughter Kirsten Cory Pegeron. Laura was an incredible mother, and Kirsten was her pride and joy and the light of her life. They were extremely close and tackled everything together.Her extraordinary work ethic made her an inspiring role model to Kirsten.Laura took great fulfillment in her work. She was extremely proud of the time she spent working in the field of medical technology and has been a pillar of the Kaiser Permanente family for over two decades. She was a valued, driven and committed member of the Kaiser team.It was difficult not to be happy in the presence of her great sense of humor and humble nature. She had beautiful brown eyes that could light up a room and the most gorgeous smile.A phenomenal woman and gentle soul, Laura was taken from us suddenly and far too soon. Her friends and family will cherish her memory and carry her with us always. We love you so much, Laura, and we will never forget you. Thank you for blessing our lives with such immense light.
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