In Memory
From Laura's daughter, Sarah Dossett Paul:
Laura Ernst Dossett Eiring
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Ernst Dossett Eiring, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After a courageous fight with cancer, Laura passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 12th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old.
Laura is survived by her husband, Doug Eiring; her daughter, Sarah (Ryan) Paul; and her grandchildren, Addison and Carson. She is also survived by her sister, Ellyn (Gary) Gorski, and her niece and nephew. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Jane and George Ernst, as well as her sister Anne.
Laura was born on September 4th,1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin where she graduated in 1967. Soon after, she met and married her first husband Ted (Frederick Dossett) in 1971 and had a daughter Sarah in 1978. Two years after her divorce, she met the love of her life, Doug Eiring and they moved to Shorewood, Wisconsin. In February 1994 (13 years after they began dating), they married at Fox Point Lutheran Church during a massive blizzard. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, vacations, and countless memories.
Laura was a beloved secretary at Lake Bluff Elementary School for 25 years where she touched so many lives. She will be remembered for her creative energy making greeting cards, her laughter and her generous spirit. She loved spending time with her family and friends, creating cards, making homemade candy, and traveling. Laura was not one to just sit around. She was constantly busy taking card making classes, being a part of the Shorewood Women’s Club, going on day adventures, and continuing to keep up her friendships filling her social calendar. Laura's home was always open to friends and family, and she was known for hosting gatherings filled with warmth and joy. She knew how to throw a party so much that when she was planning her funeral, she requested the name to be Laura’s Funeral Potluck Party and in true Laura fashion is asking people to bring a dish to share at the party.
Laura didn’t want a funeral but rather a celebration. She wanted a party but not a traditional party, she wants it to be very informal (jeans are completely acceptable) and a happy time rather than tearful. Per her request, she wants everyone in bright colors as her personality will shine through in all of us as she always lit up the room with her presence. She wanted her friends to get together, talk, laugh and smile. She initially asked her family to put up all of the pictures she took over the years of other people, which she was told that if that happened that it would fill the entire church. She loved taking pictures which has carried on through her daughter Sarah.
A celebration of Laura's life will be held on December 14, 2024, at Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI. Visitation will begin at 2:00 followed by a service at 4:00 with the potluck party following the service.
For many years she attended the Friends for Life Children with Diabetes conference with her granddaughter Addison who is a Type 1 Diabetic. There she made many friends and truly treasured this community. She has asked that In lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Laura's memory to Children with Diabetes.
https://cwd.is/InMemoryofLauraDossett
Laura’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
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