Shirley Lauterbach went to Heaven to join her beloved husband, Arthur, on January 29, 2013. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on May 25, 1912 and just recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a huge party and family reunion in Kentucky. Shirley had many talents and interests including sewing, knitting, crocheting, ceramics, Bridge and other card games, music (especially the Polkas!), travel and spending time on New Smyrna Beach. She traveled domestically and abroad for more than 20 years, with over 50 cruises to her credit, not to mention countless tours and self-explorations of the world's wonders. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Shirley and Patricia, three granddaughters, (one of which she raised), five great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. She will be buried at a later date beside Arthur in Cincinnati, OH where they spent many happy years together.
Thankfully, there is little left unsaid between us except that it was an honor and a privilege to share 52 loving years with you.
"Lost without you...but STRONG because of you..."
And betime parties ...and
All your trips to vegas
And to the Holy Land.
Super granny we called you
And worry wart sometimes
Just couldnt think of what to say
Till I laid down last night.
Your 100th birthday
I'll always hold dear
Not just the smiles
But your every tear
As you talked with
Marian, your lifelong friend
And as you said good bye
You knew it was the end.
My heart just broke
In silence I gazed
So I'm greatful we had
The September vacation days.
i love you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tracey and Paul.