Trudy Ann Laffoon
LAFFOON, GRIFFETH, PETRIE, HAMMANN
Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 12/23/2020 at 12:06:38
Trudy Ann Laffoon, 65, of Iowa City, died on Thursday, December 17 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics surrounded by family.
Private family Memorial Services will be at 2 PM on Monday, December 28 at First United Methodist Church, Iowa City with Reverend Dr. Barrie Tritle officiating. The service will be available to view online via Zoom. To access the virtual service, please go to lensingfuneral.com 10 minutes prior to start of service, click on Trudy Ann Laffoon - Tribute Wall - Live Webcast. Family will greet friends at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service from 4-6 PM on Monday, December 28. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in memory of Trudy Laffoon to support nursing scholarships in the UI College of Nursing. Mail contributions to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, 1 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242 or complete your gift online at www.givetoiowa.org/nursing.
Trudy was born on May 6, 1955 in Abingdon, IL, the daughter of Harold and Cathern (Petrie) Griffeth.
She is a graduate of Washington High School in Washington, IA where she was active in cheerleading and twirling.
Trudy received her Doctorate of Nursing while working as a nurse manager at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She was a member of multiple boards and committees, published in several medical journals and won numerous awards. She also taught nursing at Kirkwood Community College.
At a young age Trudy had a passion for swimming and diving. More recently, she enjoyed going to Hawkeye sporting events, spending time outdoors, gardening and camping. She also participated in many service projects and was actively involved in her church. Most importantly, Trudy enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Trudy is survived by her children: Amanda, Alex (Ally) and Zach Laffoon; grandchildren Dominic and Addison; her partner, Gary Hammann; Gary’s four children and four grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Cathern Griffeth and her former husband John Laffoon.
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