May 24, 1962 – February 9, 2010
Laura Jean Sherman Bondietti
Laura Jean Sherman Bondietti of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on February 9, 2010, at the age of 43. Laura was born in Portland, Oregon, to John C. and Joyce (Brock) Sherman on May 24, 1962. She was raised in Oregon and Canada, and married Carl J. Bondietti September of 1991 in Portland, Oregon. They had two daughters, Emily K. Gill and Claire V. Bondietti.
Laura worked as a reserve Deputy Sheriff with Multnomah County, as well as in retail sales. She was a homemaker and mother who enjoyed sewing, jewelry making and was an avid rock-hound. Laura returned to school after 27 years and life’s detours and was successful in earning her Associate’s Degree. She was a member of Gladstone First Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, daughter, and parents, Laura is survived by three sisters: Carol Sherman, Janet Howard and Sally McClure; two brothers: Dave Sherman and Steve Sherman; and two grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or to Grama Ruth’s Playground, c/o Gladstone First Baptist church.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. at the Gladstone first Baptist Church.
Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center at the Milwaukie location.
I am at a loss to express how sad I am about Laura’s passing. I wasn’t the friend I should have been. I will keep the memories of her with me and remember how much life and love she had in her. I will miss her smile and laugh. We had some exciting times together in the Sheriff’s reserves and a lot of fun. She was there for me when my brother was killed and helped me get through that tough time.
She will always be the kind, beautiful, fun woman I remember when I close my eyes.
I am thinking of all her family now and wish them peace and strength through this tough time.