Valaurie Lynn Johnson, 68, known to her friends and family as Laurie, passed away in the early hours of July 23rd in Pullman, WA.  Laurie is survived by her mother, Polly Franzen; her stepfather, Larry Franzen; her sister, Lisa Johnson; her niece, Annie Riedinger; and her nephew, Collin Shull.  She had 3 grandnieces, Ella Riedinger, Ember Riedinger, and Sarah Shull; and 1 grandnephew, Easton Riedinger, who all knew her as "Granty."  She was preceded in death by her beloved friend and loyal companion, Odys.

Laurie was an adventurous world traveler who lived her life on the move. Her upbringing and work-related journeys brought her to diverse locales such as Alaska, China, the Marshall Islands, Norway, Hawaii, Illinois and Virginia.  She attended the University of Virginia in 1975.  She earned a master's degree in English from Washington State University and a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University.

Laurie spent her career working with diverse populations, teaching writing and English as a Second Language, and working with dislocated workers as a vocational rehabilitation counselor.  She spent her adult life living in areas of the Pacific Northwest, and her last year's specifically in Omak and Pullman Washington.

Laurie loved quirky movies, literature, murder mysteries, chocolate and dogs.  She liked hiking and kayaking.  She had many wonderful friends.

No public services are planned.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.