Obituaries

Entered peacefully into rest surrounded by her family after a short illness on September 14, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband Dr. Frederick McGovern and her son Terry Lee McGovern. Survived by her children: Jim McGovern, and Mary Murakami (Dr. Wesley Murakami); daughter-in-law Dianne McGovern; grandchildren: Laurel Lin, Kristian Johnsen, Shaun McGovern, Shanna McGovern, Shawn Murakami, Kyla Moore, Nori Murakami, and Brian Murakami; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Born September 16, 1923 in Minnesota, Laura eloped at age 19 and worked alongside her husband in his dental practice in Hayward for 20 years. She was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church since 1960, participating in the church choir and various other groups. Laura was involved in many organizations through the years. Laura loved people, traveling, knitting, reading and making a huge impact on everyone's life that she touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Laura on Tuesday, September 17, 1pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94536. Her ashes will be interned at Centerville Presbyterian Church at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the memorial fund for Laura at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Fremont, CA.