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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Ann Laurimore
Ann
Laurimore
December 16, 1943 – May 2, 2025
Ann Laurimore's Obituary
Ann Laurimore, 81, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in May 2025.
Born on December 16, 1943, to Burley and Mary Laurimore, Ann grew up with a passion for reading and a deep desire to help others. From a young age, she had a caring heart and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life.
After graduating from high school, Ann attended Western Michigan University, where she proudly lettered in tennis and participated as a synchronized swimmer. She loved staying active — both on the court and in the water.
Ann followed her passion for reading into a lifelong career in education. She earned her degree in education and became a reading teacher with Traverse City Area Public Schools. Teaching was more than a job for her — it was a calling. Her joy for reading was infectious, and she inspired generations of students to find magic in books.
She was an active and proud member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, where she sang in the choir, shared fellowship through Bible discussions, and supported families in the community. Whether tutoring or helping with homework, or preparing a warm meal, Ann was always a dependable helping hand.
Her love for reading also took her around the world, where she promoted literacy and continued education in countries including Japan, Germany, and the Philippines. She served multiple terms as President of the Michigan Reading Association, a role that reflected her deep commitment to literacy advocacy.
Ann was a bright presence in every room — always smiling, always welcoming, and always making others feel seen and supported.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Martin Laurimore.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Amy Laurimore; her niece, Jenny Ciesiolka; and her nephew, Peter Laurimore.
A celebration of Ann's life will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and services beginning at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Presbyterian Church of Traverse City in Ann's memory.
Born on December 16, 1943, to Burley and Mary Laurimore, Ann grew up with a passion for reading and a deep desire to help others. From a young age, she had a caring heart and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life.
After graduating from high school, Ann attended Western Michigan University, where she proudly lettered in tennis and participated as a synchronized swimmer. She loved staying active — both on the court and in the water.
Ann followed her passion for reading into a lifelong career in education. She earned her degree in education and became a reading teacher with Traverse City Area Public Schools. Teaching was more than a job for her — it was a calling. Her joy for reading was infectious, and she inspired generations of students to find magic in books.
She was an active and proud member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, where she sang in the choir, shared fellowship through Bible discussions, and supported families in the community. Whether tutoring or helping with homework, or preparing a warm meal, Ann was always a dependable helping hand.
Her love for reading also took her around the world, where she promoted literacy and continued education in countries including Japan, Germany, and the Philippines. She served multiple terms as President of the Michigan Reading Association, a role that reflected her deep commitment to literacy advocacy.
Ann was a bright presence in every room — always smiling, always welcoming, and always making others feel seen and supported.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Martin Laurimore.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Amy Laurimore; her niece, Jenny Ciesiolka; and her nephew, Peter Laurimore.
A celebration of Ann's life will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and services beginning at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Presbyterian Church of Traverse City in Ann's memory.
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Funeral Services for Ann Laurimore
Visitation
May
15
Presbyterian Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Celebration of Life
May
15
Presbyterian Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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