This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, we will remember her forever.
Lauren K. Speckl (nee Hine), AKA “SPIKE,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 surrounded by family at VNA Hospice in Vero Beach, Florida.
Lauren was born and raised in Parma Heights, Ohio and has lived in Sebastian, Florida for the past 21 years. She was born on June 10, 1946 to the late Richard and Virginia Hine.
Lauren graduated from Valley Forge Senior High School in Parma Heights., Ohio in 1964.
Lauren was a loving, generous, devoted wife, mother, grandmother (O’ma), aunt, friend and mentor to many.
She loved her “girls” (cats), Dorothy and Sophia.
Her passions, gifts and talents were abundant and diverse: avid artist, clowning, bonsai tree enthusiast, and beach lover.
She will be missed dearly by her beloved husband, Joe, of 53 years; her loving children, Lisa (Rob) Mullins, (Middleburg Hts., Ohio), David (Cheryl) Speckl, (Longmont, Colorado); grandchildren, Zachary (Tiffany) Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Ryan Speckl, Kelly Speckl and Caitlin Speckl, Emilee (Kyle) Oliva; and great granddaughter, Everlee River.
Lauren was preceded in death by her two sisters Debbie Bly and Linda Diamond.
Lauren’s immediate family will hold a private memorial.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI cannot believe she is gone. I am so sorry for the pain and loss you all feel but pray that your memories and love of each other sustain you as you move forward as she would want you to do.
Love to you all. xxoo
Our wonderful time together
Talks on the phone.
You are in God hands now
Surrounded by the Angeles.
Love always
You'll be missed. RIP
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It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 2 months!
Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you!!
Sooo many times I’ve thought of calling you... instead I call dad and hear about his day. Every single conversation includes you!! Dad misses you tremendously and is taking care of things for you- you’d be proud! Zac and Tiffany are expecting their little boy this coming Tues., 3/19. We know your goal was to be here for his arrival, but we are assured that you’ll have a heavenly front row seat and will cheer on his enterance!!
Love you more than words can say and miss you so tremendously much!!!!
Until our heavenly reunion- paint us some landscapes!
Lisa xoxo