February 18, 1942 — June 28, 2006
Wife, Mother, Grandmother … roles that Laurie Trommetter loved. Mother and Dad were together for more than 44 years, ever since they were in high school. They were a great team. Mother took care of Dad when he had heart surgery. He took care of her faithfully right up until the moment she passed from this life into the next.
Raising Misty and I was her full-time job. She chauffeured us to guitar lessons, piano lessons, doctor and dentist appointments and all manner of school programs and functions. She was always there to take care of us when we were sick.
Over the years we grew up and Mother was always there to support us. I moved away to start a career and a family, but I knew she was always available when I wanted to talk. And I know she thought I didn’t talk to her enough!
She was so proud when her first two grandchildren were born, exactly three weeks apart. Now her role shifted from Mother to doting Grandmother. I knew she had been looking forward to this for many years. Rachel and Jordan love their Grandmother, I know I can speak for them and say they’ll miss her very much.
Unfortunately, my son TJ will never get to know his grandmother, but we’ll show him pictures and tell him stories.
Mother, we’ll all miss you, but we look forward to seeing you again.
To paraphrase and old country preacher I know, “I see too many long faces out there in the congregation. Don’t be sad, the Lord has called his daughter home.” To a place where she no longer has to deal with a liver that could not cleanse her body anymore. To a place where all of God’s children sitting here will see her again.
Laura Jane Laurie Trommetter, 64, of Coopersburg, died Wednesday, June 28 in her home. She was the wife of James Trommetter. They would have celebrated their 44th anniversary on September 8. Born in Danville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Warren and Anna (Jones) Evans. She was a member of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg, for more than 40 years.
Survivors: Surviving with her husband, son, Jason Trommetter and his wife, Auburn, of Mauldin, S.C.; daughter, Misty Festger of Allentown; three grandchildren, Jordan, Rachel and Thomas James.
Services: will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3 in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call 10-11 a.m. in; the church. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, 20 N. Ambler Street, Quakertown, is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association
Published in the Morning Call on 7/1/2006.
Who of us hasn’t received a birthday card, anniversary greeting, or Christmas gift from her hand? Right now on her table in Eichler Circle you’ll find unsent cards, perhaps waiting for your next birthday, your 25th Anniversary, or a possible hospital stay. In the background, never wanting the spotlight, Laurie was always thinking of the accomplishments and celebrations of others. Many will miss her on their next birthday.
Her hair always perfectly in place, you’d find Laurie and Jim sliding into the back pew during the first hymn. She loved her church family and found here the relationships that would span most of her life. Ginny, Peg, Jeanie, Dottie…and so many others will long remember the late night telephone calls, the TV show gossip, discussing kids with their joys and challenges, and keeping up to date on Calvary’s Family.
Her first love? Undoubtedly, her children and grandchildren. Jason and Misty were the focus of her time, energy, hopes and dreams. Jordan, Rachel, and TJ were the focus of almost any conversation. As her physical struggles increased, much of her waking hours were focused on the next note from the grandkids, the next get-together, the most recent picture of TJ, a phone conversation with Rachel, the next afternoon planned with Jordan.
After 44 years of marriage, Jim’s serious bout with heart surgery, and all of the joys and challenges of raising two children, Laurie and Jim looked back on God’s faithfulness and sustaining grace. They celebrated his faithfulness just a few days ago as they vacationed with all three grandchildren on the Ocean City boardwalk.
Laurie, we’ll miss you. Thanks for your encouragement. We love you. We’ll look for you as Heaven’s Choir sings…slipping into the back row during the first song.
Just saw this post – first chance I’ve had all week to read any blogs. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.