Laura George Yorke (Ashbaugh)

Laura George Yorke (Ashbaugh) was born March 12, 1933 in Shelton, Washington to Edgar George and Zedna Elizabeth (Coleman) Ashbaugh. Laura passed away at home in Shelton on September 13, 2024 at the age of 91.

She is survived by her sons, Glenn (Brenda) Lockwood of Madison, WI; Scott (Robyn) Lockwood of Shelton, WA and Sam (Julie) Lockwood of Kalama, WA, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Daniel Lockwood, husband Glenn Lockwood Jr., daughter Janet Walker and husband Don Yorke.

During her younger years Laura loved backpacking, camping, boating, gold panning and travelling. She was a very multi-talented artist who enjoyed painting, basket making and finding gemstones to create jewelry. In her later years, Laura enjoyed spending time with her family, regaling them with stories and listening to many books on tape.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library would be greatly appreciated.