Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Small , Lauren Paige December 1, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com December 27, 2005, 3:02 pm The Bakersfield Californian Small, Lauren Paige 1994 - 2005 Lauren Paige Small Aug. 1, 1994 - Dec. 1, 2005 Services: Tues., Dec. 6th 10:00 a.m. Lauren was born August 1, 1994 to Kevin and Tuesdy Small in Bakersfield, Ca. and went to be with the Lord in heaven on December 1, 2005. From the day she was born her beauty has brought joy to all around her. Lauren loved her family, friends, pets and the many activities she was involved in. Her many hobbies and loves included music, traveling, shopping, tennis, swimming, wakeboarding, snow skiing, and mashed potatoes. Lauren was an accomplished Western and English rider recently winning awards for Rookie of the Year, Champion Walk/Jog 12 and under, and placed in top ten overall in the Bakersfield Open Horse Show for 2005. She was currently in her sixth grade year at Norris Middle School and had attended Olive Drive Elementary. Lauren has left many hearts empty including, her loving parents Kevin and Tuesdy Small, Brother Kyle Small, Grandparents Ken and Susie Small, Skinner and Joan Hardy, Ron and Laveda Wren, John Ulrich Sr., and Jess and Sandy Smith; Great Grandmother Nudie Shields; Aunts and Uncles, Aimee Small, Jason Small, Jim and Teresa Maricich, John Ulrich Jr. and Ron and Terri Radney; Great Uncles and Aunt, Richard Shields, David and Debbie Farrell and Rick and Jeanne Kingsbury. Not to be forgotten are many cousins, relatives, and close friends as well as her beloved and cherished horse Nickel Citation Nickie, and other pets Primer, Olivia, Fancy, Aly, Cali, and Sam. Pallbearers will be Mike Stier, Steve Sewell, Steve Struwe, Vint Varner, Dave Ollivier, Jon OGrady, Bruce Lynn, and Jason Small. Honorary pallbearers, David Lynn, Blaine Walker, Grayson Ollivier, Dane Varner, Mason Etcheverry, Nick McKee, Shane Ellis, Corbin Smith, Chase Small, Reese Maricich and Kenzer Small. Lauren was an angel sent from heaven to bring pride and happiness to her family and everyone whom she came in contact with. She has touched many lives and will live forever in our hearts. We will love you and miss you always our: Angel, Baby, Sis, Miss Moo, Plumy, Lo, LuLu, Beanie Girl, and Fizzle. Her courage during her three year battle with cancer has been an inspiration to all who knew her. Thank you to all of the caring staff of Hoffman Hospice who gave Lauren, her family and friends their love and support. You are truly angels on earth. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis Church 900 H Street. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Small Miracles Foundation 3032 Azalea Glen Rd. Glendale, OR 97442. Doughty Calhoun OMeara Funeral Directors Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased No other information available from submitter. Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/bakersfield/LegacyHome.asp File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/s/small1217gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cafiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb