Laura Jean Whiteley Milbrandt
07/31/1958 - 08/03/2009
Memorial Created by Lillian Zellmer
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Ted Zellmer Jr (brother) on 08/ 7/09 at 10:29 pm
We all miss you and won't ever forget all the great times we had as kids. Playing and hiding and climbing over fences, and under houses, and it was so much fun. It was wonderful how my dad made all of us feel like we really were brothers and sisters. And we always believed it and you always made sure of it. I thank you for that and won't ever forget that. I am going to miss you "Henry Neddlebarry Bomber", and I know that we all will have plenty of great memories to share with all those who truely are close to us, and for future generations of kids that will be always referring to you as "Our Aunt Laura".
Thank you for helping make my life better.
Deanne Zellmer Brumfield on 08/ 6/09 at 5:16 pm
I loved looking at all of the pictures, it brought back many fond memories! Laura was always the apple in my brother Ted's eye! I remember her best running around with all the kids when they were little at picnics and family get togethers. Laura always had a close bond with my mother and probably picked up some of her interior design talents from her. She always had a twinkle in her eye, and that will be sorely missed. Love Aunt Deanne.
Timaree Purcha on 08/ 6/09 at 11:27 am
The imprint I have on my mind of Laura is her beauty and her genuine love of children! I met Laura (Aunt La La) for the first time when we lived in Garden Grove next door to our new friends, Bob and Lil. I walked into our house one day to find Lil, Laura and Brian (my husband) visiting and laughing. I was introduced to Laura and I'll never forget how beautiful she was with her long, brown hair and sparkling eyes.. she looked stunning with those piercing eyes! That is the image I have always had in my mind of Laura. The OTHER great impression I have of Laura is the deep love she has always had for her niece, Nichole. Nichole was just a baby at the time and Laura LOVED her like she was her own, always making special dates with her. It was so obvious the genuine love she had for all children. My deepest sympathy to Jeff, Kalie, Kay, Bob, Lil, and ALL of the family, nieces and nephews, etc. My heart goes out to you all and you are in my prayers. Laura was a beautiful person with a heart FULL of love for everyone. May you find much comfort knowing that she is resting in peace.
Gina Brandenburg (Lillian Zellmer's sister) on 08/ 6/09 at 4:29 am
I met Laura only a few times at big family gatherings with the Zellmers, but always found her outgoing and fun. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lillian Zellmer on 08/ 5/09 at 9:56 pm
When I met Bob (Laura's brother), Laura and I became fast friends. We worked together at Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurant in Cerritos for sevearl years. When I was expecting my second child, Laura and I became roommates! She took wonderful care of me, my husband and my daughter, Nichole. I have never met anyone quite like Laura. She is the ultimate hostess, gourmet cook, and interior decorator. Her home in Rancho Santa Margarita is like a show place! Everything is perfect ... she even decorates with exquisite little trinkets to commemorate the holiday of the month ... and I mean EVERY holiday. I always shared with Laura that she could teach Martha Stewart a few things. Her home was always open for family gatherings where we'd lounge on the beautifully groomed lawn or roast marshmallows over the fire pit. I'm going to miss her tremendously!