Obituary of Laura Jane Davis-Pinney

LAURA JANE DAVIS PINNEY Laura Pinney passed away at home in Camas on her 43rd birthday, July 12, 2006. She was born July 12, 1963 to Carolyn and William Davis in Oakland, CA. Laura graduated from Corvallis High School in 1981. She then went to Southern Oregon State College from 1981-1983 and then to Pennsylvania State University where she received her BS in Criminal Justice in 1991. Laura worked in investigation, security, and law enforcement. She also held a private investigator certification. Laura was a graduate of the Oregon State Police Academy and Board of Police Standards and Training. She married James E. Pinney in 1987 and they were divorced in 2004. She deeply loved her son and took great joy in him and his life. She is survived her son, Hayden Pinney of Vancouver; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Thomas Maresh of Bend, OR; brother and sister, Benjamin and Jacqueline Davis of Longview, WA; step brothers, Scott Maresh of New Castle, WA and Blake Maresh of Olympia, WA and grandparents, Ellen and Cecil Smith of Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her father William Davis. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, July 30. Contact Tracy Dennis at 541 485-8776 for further details. Straub?s Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.