Laurie Sue Burt

LaurieS.(Loucks) Burt age 48, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester on 8/23/11. She was born November 2, 1962 in Rochester, Minnesota to Gail and Terry Loucks. She is a 1981 John Marshall High School Graduate. On November 26, 2004 Laurie married her best friend of over 30 years, Michael Burt and began their new life together with his son Jack. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Laurie enjoyed many hobbies, including: painting; gardening; crafts; fishing; golfing; playing cards; and writing; but above all, spending time with her family, nephews and nieces, friends, and pampering her twoYorkies. Up until her death Laurie worked as an EDI Specialist for companies, including: Dell, IBM, Harrah's, Hewlett Packard, Medtronics, Microsoft, Sterling Commerce, ZOHO, among others; she was the co-founder of Redi Ride Transportation; and was an independent EDI Project/IT Manager for numerous companies spanning several states and abroad for over 25 years. A celebration of Laurie's life will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester on Sunday, 8/28/2011. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m., with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. Laurie is survived by her husband Michael Burt andson Jack Burt; her Mother Gail Loucks of Rochester;a sisterLisa Loucks-Christenson (David Christenson) of Rochester;a brother Brian (Katie) Loucks of Rochester; a sister Heather (Jim) Apple of Rochester; a brother Michael (Krista) Loucks of Fairfax, VA;MaternalGrandparentsReuben andDorothyBartelsofRochester; apaternalgrandmotherOliveLoucks of Siloam Springs,AR;and her beloved nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father Terry Loucks, her paternal grandfather George Loucks. Laurie will be missed by family, friends, and all those she met on her short sojourn here on earth; leaving us with unforgettable memories of her generosity and love, with her roadmap forever etched into the lives she touched with her heart. Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes will be handling arrangements. 5421 Royal Place N.W. Rochester, MN 55901(507) 289-3600. www.ranfranzandvinefh.com