VINCENT, Laurie

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, AZ June 30, 2006 Laurie Wirt died June 26, 2006, following a kayaking accident on Saturday on the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado. She was comforted by her family and dear friends. She is survived by her husband Kirk Vincent, and siblings Betsy Wirt and Ted Wirt. A memorial service will be in Boulder, Colo., today, June 30, at 7 pm at the shelter at North Boulder Park, 900 Delwood. A second memorial service will be held in Arizona at a later date. Laurie was born on Aug. 14, 1958. She was raised in Boylston, Mass., and studied geology at Amherst College and hydrology at the University of Arizona. She worked for the U.S. Geological Survey. Laurie had a particular passion for the Verde River. Those wishing to send flowers, or to make a donation, might consider contributing in Laurie's name to the Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson AZ 85719.