Laurie
A. Kolarik
Died
June 5, 2015
NORTHPORT – Laurie
Ann Kolarik, 62, of Northport, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Munson
Medical Center.
Laurie was born on
August 20, 1952 in Clawson, the daughter of Lawrence Edingfield II and Phyllis
(Johnson) Couterier. On Sept. 4, 1971 at St. Francis Church in Traverse
City, she married Willard E. Kolarik, who survives.
Laurie moved to
Leelanau County as a teenager where she met Will. They built their home
in Northport, while Laurie worked as a nurse’s aide at the former Long Term
Care at Leelanau Memorial Hospital.
Laurie had a zest
for life and thoroughly enjoyed attending various local events. She
constantly helped others, even when her own health was declining. Laurie
battled breast cancer twice and suffered from diabetes in addition to other
related health issues. Ultimately, her body succumbed to the various
afflictions.
Laurie’s family
would like to thank the staff of the Northport Highlands, Tendercare of Suttons
Bay, and the physicians at Munson Medical Center. The family is
especially grateful for the care received by the exceptional ICU nursing staff
at Munson Medical Center.
In addition to her
husband of 43 years, Laurie is survived by her daughter, Stacey Kolarik of
Lansing; her father, Lawrence of Gladwin; a brother, Guy (Cecilia) Edingfield
of Buckley; a sister, Bonnie Edingfield of Tennessee; as well as several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her mother, Phyllis Couterier; a sister, Judy Edingfield; and a
brother, Larry Edingfield.
Private family
memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be
directed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 710 Kenmore SE, Ste. 130, Grand
Rapids, MI 49546 and/or to American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454
Alexandria, VA 22312.
Alexandria, VA 22312.
Please share
memories with Laurie’s family below:
Memories of Aunt Laurie I will always cherish. She was a one of a kind, fun loving individual who second guessed everything and loved to talk! And she would talk to anyone, anytime! I tell my own children of back in the day when Aunt Laurie took us driving thru the cherry fields. I can still hear her laughter. She was the funniest and most fun Aunt to visit each summer. May God wrap his arms around Will and Stacey as they journey thru learning to live without her. It will be quite an adjustment. Im so sorry for your loss. Both Will and Stacey were her world. She loved them both with her heart and soul. I know Aunt Laurie is is heaven with our Lord and Savior and is physically and perfectly restored. I'm sure she's talking to others and still bragging about the loves of her life. I'll forever cherish the times I was able to spend with Aunt Laurie, as she was a true blessing in my life. RIP Aunt Laurie. Enjoy your treasures you have been storing in heaven! Much love, Julie, Aaron, Shaun, Jacob and Khloe.
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