BOCKER, Laura Ellen
Passed peacefully at home on March 2nd, 2018, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved partner of Les. Loved and cherished Mum, Step Mum and Mother in Law of Doug, Kelly, Jodie and Mark, Jenny and Marty, Laura and Ian, and Ricky and Dave. Adored Grandma of Ben, Matt, Brent, Riley, David, Gordon, Declan, Grace, Nate, Yianni, Nova, Laura, Archie and William. Treasured sister of Ken (dec) and Peggy, Dorth and Bill (dec), Kath (dec) and Bob and Lynn.
Funeral notice
Friday March 09, 2018
The Funeral of Ms Laura Bocker will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, March 9, 2018 commencing at 1:00p.m.
In accordance with family wishes Laura will be privately cremated.
Tributes
Leave a tributeRemembered fondly from days at Sacred Heart. Laura Doherty.
March 18, 2018 4:45 pm
I met Laura 25 yrs ago at Bonlac. A striking woman cruised in on a big black motorbike and sauntered down the steps with her 'swagger' walk. I was immediately in awe of her. She was strong, kind, funny and a beautiful smile. Always willing to help and advise others. You encouraged me to follow my own ambition to ride. Forever grateful that we crossed paths. Fly high to the moon and stars Laura...
March 08, 2018 8:35 pm
To dear Laura you were a good friend to me we had lots of fun at sacred heart college and after that we caught up with each other in Corio but we never lost contact I loved you dearly may you rest your beautiful soul you are not in any more pain I will miss you ever so much my sweet lady sending my love and wishes to your family at this very sad time
March 08, 2018 12:29 am
Lovely memories of a great teacher. We may have only been taught by you for a short period of time but we will never forget you. Caitlin and Siobhan Benson (unofficial Robbins)
March 07, 2018 8:56 pm
Laura, the years may have put distance between our families, but you have always been a part of our hearts. Your love for life and ability to laugh in adversities face was inspiring. You were always ready for a laugh and your friendship to us all, and support to us kids as a second Mum, meant the world to us.
Memorial donation made to MND Australia in loving memory of Laura Bocker who fought MND with spirit and grace. Rest in peace you beautiful woman. You are loved and missed xoxx.
With all our love and much sympathy to those left behind,
The Apedaile’s (Glynis, Larry, Anwyn, Euan and Marian)March 06, 2018 10:05 pm
To Les, Ian,Laura, Grace, Nate and Rick, Dave and the whole extended family I express my heartfelt sympathies. What an incredible woman with amazing strength who fought this insidious disease with all of her being. To sit with Laura, Rick and Laura at Trish Terry’s funeral in July last year I was inspired by Laura’s courage of wanting to attend even though she had been reassured by her family that it would be understood by all if she didn’t. But Laura sat with Rick and Laura either side of her as she farewelled Trish who also had MND with such incredible strength and it’s a moment I will never forget..
March 06, 2018 9:01 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Laura, just an amazing person in everything she did,will be sadly missed by all that knew her,deepest sympathy to Les, Kelly, Jenny, Laura and the rest of the Family. Les Dew & Family.
March 06, 2018 4:29 pm
From all of us at Carlisle River Primary School - an acrostic poem written by a student:
Music, you gave us our school song.
Rhythm, you taught us tinikling.
Super fantastic, like a superhero.
Beautiful in your own way.
One of a kind teacher and person.
Coffee don't talk to her unless she has had it!.
Kind, always brought out the best in us.
Entertaining, you could always make us laugh.
Respectful, you always respected us and taught us to respect ourselves. MRS. BOCKER We will truly miss you. RIPMarch 06, 2018 1:57 pm
Very sad to hear of Laura's passing. Remembered for her cheery smile and friendly nature at our Bonlac working days. Deepest Sympathy to Les and families. Laura you have earnt those wings, Fly high.
March 06, 2018 1:56 pm
Laura, a great teacher and wonderful colleague. I looked forward to your great smile, wonderful sense of humour and in depth discussions each visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you Les and family.
March 06, 2018 8:30 am
Our dear friend over so many years ~ Lovely Laura. We are inspired by her strength in face of adversity, her extreme love for her beautiful Les and Family, and the many, many pics and lovely time with family we have shared through Social media in past years. Laura has left this world a better place through her beautiful daughters and their families, and we send our sympathy to you all as you miss your courageous and loving Mother. Laura makes me smile as we think of her restoring not only furniture, but the whole house and beyond! She will always be remembered for her humour, compassion, love, strength, smile and courage. xx
Paul and Carmel Thannhauser and Family.March 05, 2018 9:46 pm
Laura was a woman of so many talents. She was my amazing and patient teaching mentor and her enthusiasm, passion and love for her students, school and education was inspirational.
My condolences to her much loved family. Rest easy lovely friend.March 05, 2018 7:33 pm
Laura, I admired your strength, determination, commitment and humour. I loved working with you and missed you when you resigned - it was devastating for you leaving something you loved so much. You left a lasting impression on all the children you taught and those you worked with. You have been in my thoughts every day for the last two years- your courage was impressive. My deepest sympathy to Les, Jenny, Kelly, Laura and the rest of your family.
March 05, 2018 7:20 pm
Dear Laura, Ian and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mum. Sending our love and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Anthony & Sarah CalderMarch 05, 2018 7:00 pm
Farewell dear Laura, You will always be remembered .Tom and Zaza .
March 05, 2018 6:10 pm
Many people have drawn strength and a sense of community from you Laura Cook .. you are a fighter, an inspiration and a gorgeous friend. All traits I’m sure you learnt from your beautiful mum. I’m always here for you and our midnight chats. Thinking if your entire family. Love ya loads .
Sal MontanoMarch 05, 2018 6:03 pm
Dear Laura, I remember the days when we worked together at Bonlac, and then you left there and became a school teacher, a career you were born to do. I’m so glad we kept in touch over the years. I was devastated when I heard you had MND. But you put up a good fight, a brave fight and through it all you kept on smiling that beautiful smile of yours. I’m sorry to hear you have left us but there is no more suffering. My deepest condolences to Laura, Ian, Les and families. Fly high you beautiful angel.
March 05, 2018 1:30 pm
R.I.P. beautiful strong woman sending our love to all xxx Laura Ian Grace and Nate we love you
March 04, 2018 9:19 pm
So sad to hear of your passing Laura. You were a Lovely Friend and a Caring neighbour. Thank you for all the Love you gave to everyone around you. Warrion won't be the same without you and neither will we.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Les and all of your family.From Doug & Laureen Chant & Family
March 04, 2018 8:24 pm
Ohh Laura soo sad to hear of your passing, we knew it would be soon but still a shock. Thank you soo much for being a great teacher to my nieces Josephine and Mille at Carlisle Primary School. I will forever remember going to school to pick up the girls and you there with your gorgeous smile and your apron!
Love Aunty Anna XXX
March 04, 2018 6:45 pm