Laurie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a short illness.
Laurie was a retired x-ray technician at LDS Hospital. She was an active member of the LDS church and loved volunteering at the Jordan River LDS Temple. She also loved home decorating, fashion, and animals.
Laurie is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Lindsay, sister Vicki Vernon, sister-in-law Thann Vernon, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Weston S. Vernon, mother Lucille Madsen Vernon, and brother Brent Vernon, M.D.
An informal celebration of life will be held in her honor on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS stake center at 9894 South 2700 West, South Jordan, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society.