RATH, Laurie 1948-2009

RATH, HAFFA, DEARDORFF

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 6/12/2010 at 18:45:25

[Waterloo Courier, Sunday, November 29, 2009]

WATERLOO — Laurie Jane Rath, 60, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Allen Hospital after a battle with cancer.

She was born Dec. 18, 1948, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Robert Andrew Rath and Audrey Jane Haffa.

She graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1967 and was employed in retail positions in the area.

Survived by: her parents, Audrey Deardorff and Robert Rath; two sisters, Karen (Tom) Rath of New Hartford and Patricia Rath of Oskaloosa; two brothers, Michael Rath of Cedar Falls and Rick (Teresa) Deardorff of Guttenberg; three nieces; and three nephews.

Celebration of life service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Celebrations Assembly of God Church, Waterloo.

Laurie was an avid horsewoman and longtime member of the American Paint and Quarter Horse associations. Laurie raised and exhibited her horses for many years.

She will also be missed by her fiance, Brian Owens of Waterloo; an extraordinary friend, Elly Wilkes of Waterloo; and her beloved dog, Benjie.

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