Obituary for Laura Armstrong (Christensen)
Laura Christensen Armstrong’s mortal walk ended peacefully at home on Sunday, October 23, 2022. But her eternal adventures have just begun.
Laura was born November 24, 1967, in Othello, Washington. In 2001, she was diagnosed with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease. At the time, doctors suggested she had up to seven years to live.
While they might have been acquainted with her disease, they didn’t know her tenacious spirit. Over the next two decades, despite being diagnosed with additional diseases, she would shatter expectations and continue living, loving, and learning.
Today, though her body is at peace, the Armstrong family’s faith assures them that Laura’s spirit is alive, well, and already busy doing the Lord’s work.
Laura and her husband Tracy moved their family from Washington State to the Shenandoah Valley in 2002. They raised their three children on one of many apple orchards they managed in the valley and over the years became involved in their church, community, and local schools.
She loved her many roles as wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Laura also enjoyed reading, crafting, serving others, and following her hometown high school football team — The Royal Knights. She was immensely proud of her talented nieces and nephews and never let the miles between them stop her from cheering them on.
Laura was a lifelong Christian and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and Tracy were sealed (married) for time and eternity in the Seattle Temple on July 17, 1987.
She is survived by her father, Shirley D. Christensen and a small army of protective brothers and in-laws she deeply adored. They are Brian (Connie), Steve (Sheri), Alan (Cheryl), Larry (Katie), and Lynn (Jamie). Another brother, Kent, died at two months old and Laura looked forward to their reunion.
Her beloved children are Kayla Bennett (Wes), Michael, and Cami Oringdulph (Alex). Even her family would agree her favorite people were her grandchildren Elizabeth, Dexter, and Mackenzie. Any future grandchildren are likely meeting Grandma and hearing stories about their parents on the other side.
Laura is also preceded in death by her dear mother and loving mentor, Geniel Johnson Christensen. Their heavenly embrace on Sunday was something Laura longed for.
Laura was born November 24, 1967, in Othello, Washington. In 2001, she was diagnosed with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease. At the time, doctors suggested she had up to seven years to live.
While they might have been acquainted with her disease, they didn’t know her tenacious spirit. Over the next two decades, despite being diagnosed with additional diseases, she would shatter expectations and continue living, loving, and learning.
Today, though her body is at peace, the Armstrong family’s faith assures them that Laura’s spirit is alive, well, and already busy doing the Lord’s work.
Laura and her husband Tracy moved their family from Washington State to the Shenandoah Valley in 2002. They raised their three children on one of many apple orchards they managed in the valley and over the years became involved in their church, community, and local schools.
She loved her many roles as wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Laura also enjoyed reading, crafting, serving others, and following her hometown high school football team — The Royal Knights. She was immensely proud of her talented nieces and nephews and never let the miles between them stop her from cheering them on.
Laura was a lifelong Christian and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and Tracy were sealed (married) for time and eternity in the Seattle Temple on July 17, 1987.
She is survived by her father, Shirley D. Christensen and a small army of protective brothers and in-laws she deeply adored. They are Brian (Connie), Steve (Sheri), Alan (Cheryl), Larry (Katie), and Lynn (Jamie). Another brother, Kent, died at two months old and Laura looked forward to their reunion.
Her beloved children are Kayla Bennett (Wes), Michael, and Cami Oringdulph (Alex). Even her family would agree her favorite people were her grandchildren Elizabeth, Dexter, and Mackenzie. Any future grandchildren are likely meeting Grandma and hearing stories about their parents on the other side.
Laura is also preceded in death by her dear mother and loving mentor, Geniel Johnson Christensen. Their heavenly embrace on Sunday was something Laura longed for.