Laura Marie (Roberts) Gates, 45

Laura Marie (Roberts) Gates, 45, came into this world on March 11, 1962, and left it on March 11, 2007. She was born in Roseburg, Ore., and grew up in the Eugene/Springfield, Ore., area.

She later moved to Montana where she lived with her four sons until recently when she enjoyed her last spring afternoon with us in the small town of Kalispell.

She is remembered by her mother, Gloria Meier; sisters, Virginia, Julie, Micky, and Kerry of Eugene; brother, Mike of Denver, Colo.; and her four sons, Rod, Ryon, Ron, and Loren.

Her kindess, generousity, wonderful sense of humor and selfless nature will live on in hearts of the people who shared and loved her company.

She enjoyed camping, bowling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 at Spiritual Falls off Highway 2 west.