Laurie E. Kidder, 53 of St. Johns, MI died at Sparrow Clinton Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2015. She was born on September 11, 1962 in Monroe, MI the daughter of Roger and Lillian (Hawke) Jorae. She graduated from St. Johns High School and on October 26, 1986 she married Kim K. Kidder. Laurie worked for Ford Motor Credit for 30 years and retired in 2013. Her favorite things were antiquing, collecting antique Christmas ornaments and especially her time with family and friends.
Laurie is survived by her husband, Kim; her Mother Lillian Jorae of St. Johns, step children, Steven (Kimberly) Kidder of Lansing and Keith (Melissa Smith) Kidder of DeWitt, MI. 5 grandchildren and brothers, Ken (Deb) Jorae of Parchment, MI and David Jorae of St. Johns, MI. Sister, Pam (Mark) Johnston of Muskegon, MI; her cat, Annie and her dog Luke.
Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Roger.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Paws with a Cause, 4646 S. Division, Wayland, MI 49348.
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