Laurie Jean Sanderson Obituary (1953 - 2013)

Bloomington, IllinoisrnrnLaurie Jean Sanderson, 60, of Bloomington, died at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her home.Cremation rites have been accorded and in keeping with Laurie"s wishes, a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761, Planned Parenthood, 1319 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61704 or WILL Television and Radio, Campbell Hall for Public Telecommunication, 300 N. Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801.Laurie was born June 28, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Glen and Beverley Cerrick Sanderson. She married Douglas L. Crossman Sr. on September 13, 1997 and he survives.Also surviving are her mother, Beverley Sanderson of Champaign; her brother, Bill Sanderson of Champaign; Doug"s sons, Douglas L. (Dr. Amy Hall) Crossman II of Springfield and Sergeant Jeff (Angie) Crossman, stationed in Germany; and Doug"s three grandsons, Chris, Tyler and Brian Crossman.She was preceded in death by her father.Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Illinois State University. She retired from State Farm Insurance Companies, where she had received her CPCU, CLU and LOMA designations. Laurie was a member of the L.O. Chapter of P.E.O.Laurie loved her kitties, gardening, reading and travel. She had a sharp wit and was loved by all who knew her.Laurie"s family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Mary Bretscher, Dr. Bahnu Vakkalanka, Dr. Amy Hall, Dr. John Shaffer, Dr. Stephen Pilcher and her many dear friends for the loving care they provided."Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift." Eleanor Roosevelt.