Laura A. Boykin
May 28, 1962 – April 18, 2023
Cremation has taken place. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1628 East G Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Interment of cremains will take place at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Ambrose Catholic Parish of Parchment.
Obituary
BOYKIN, Laura Ann
Kalamazoo
Age 60, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Laura was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 28, 1962, the daughter of Jack S. and Patricia A. (Newlun) Boykin. She was a graduate of Parchment High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Laura spent the majority of her career working as a Register Nurse at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, but also worked as an EMT for Ross Township and Mall City Ambulance. She had a passion for animals and owned many beloved pets over the years. Laura was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish of Parchment and was very involved in the choir. She also loved to spin wool and was a member of the Scottish Weavers and Spinners Group. Laura is survived by her father, Jack Boykin; sister, Linda Shipe; niece, Heather Berry; nephew, William (Dawn Glover) Shipe; great-nephews, Jeremiah and Zackry and great-niece, Alycea. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Boykin; her grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1628 East G Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Interment of cremains will take place at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Ambrose Catholic Parish of Parchment.
I am so sorry to hear about LB. We worked together for years at the VA. My condolences to her family
So sorry to hear this news. Worked with Laura at the VA. Condolences to her family.
Dear Jack and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Laura was a good friend with a generous spirit. She had a beautiful voice and I loved singing with her. She helped us train our dogs and always had good advice about how to handle goofy Goldens. She enriched my life in so many ways and I still can’t believe she is gone. I am sure she will continue to whisper dog advice in my ear!
I worked with Laura at the BC VA and she was such a nice, friendly person. I enjoyed her sense of humor and she was very knowledgeable about caring for dogs.
I shall miss you my Campbell cousin and spinning friend. You leave a hole in many hearts. Rest in Peace my friend. You deserve the rest. Big hugs of comfort to Jack and Linda. My deepest condolences.