Laura May Caswell, 89, died peacefully Wednesday January 9, 2008, in Burien.

Laura was beloved by her family and friends who will miss her very much. She was born December 9, 1918, in Port Orchard. She lived in the Burien area for most of her life until 1993 when she moved to Des Moines. She worked at Blais of Des Moines Marine for over 30 years. Laura volunteered her services for the Children's Hospital Guild Association sewing Christmas stockings for the Christmas bazaar held in Des Moines since 1996. She was a very devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, always helping someone in need.

Her surviving family includes her son Ernie Caswell and his wife Kim Caswell, daughter Nadine Paulson, grandchildren Valerie Schouten, Mike Roberts, Lisa Lind, Denise Hemingway, Tina Devereaux, Ernie Paulson, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life was held January 19, 2008, at Washington Memorial Park. Any remembrances can be made in her name to the Children's Hospital Guild Association.