Laura Selbekk

The death of Laura Jane Selbekk of Tucson, Arizona was recorded on February 9, 2012. Laura was born on November 11, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended schools in Kansas City and in Aspen, Colorado. Laura earned a master's degree from the University of Reading in England. She majored in inclusive environments in the department of engineering. Laura graduated first in her class and worked in that field while living in England. The role of mother to her son, Morgan, was the one that brought her the most joy. When Morgan was little, they lived in Oslo, Norway. Laura became fluent in Norwegian, and Morgan spoke both languages from an early age. She gave of her time and her talents to numerous organizations. During her many years in England, Laura created and assisted with many programs for the disabled and the disadvantaged. She ran in the London Marathon and also served as the seeing-eye partner of a blind man in a half-triathlon in London. Both events benefited charity. Laura loved music and singing and dancing, and was known for her great sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her pets. In addition, she was an avid reader. Laura was a generous person with a huge heart, always doing things for her family and friends. Her survivors include her son, Morgan Selbekk; her mother, Jane Hollander (Richard Hollander); her father Larry Sands (Christina Sands); her partner, Nathan Shivel; her son's father, Per Selbekk; her sisters, Christine Barton and her husband, Bill, Jennifer Soho and her husband, Nick, and Cheyenne Sands; her brother, Austin Sands; her nieces, Chloe, Maddie and Grace Barton and Lila Soho; her nephews, Reece Barton and Wade Soho; and her aunt, Christine Cunningham. Services will be held on February 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 600 North Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona 85710. The family suggests that donations be made in Laura's memory to Pets for Life, 7240 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, [email protected], or to the charity of your choice.