In Loving Memory June 1, 1983-April 1, 2001

We mourn our loss and celebrate the life of Tuxedo, Laura's beloved companion through almost 18 years of life, 2 marriages, and travels throughout western North America. Tuxie, the quintessential "fraidy cat", over the years adjusted to the arrival of 9 cats and 7 dogs. Her longevity is attributed, at least in part, to the extra special attention she received from Steve who fed her every time she meowed, approximately 3,876 times per day. We've been blessed these last 6 months to live closely with her in the trailer; with plentiful lap time and her own food dishes for the first time in her life, even her worn out kidneys seemed to thrive. Until this week. Day by day we watched her systems shut down until finally she found peace. Her soft little body now resides at the creek's edge, buried in a spot she chose for herself the day before she died. Her spirit lives in our hearts and memories forever.

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