Laura Piper

Laura Denise Piper, 43, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at a Topeka hospital.

She was born December 11, 1958 at Hiawatha, Kansas the daughter of Victor L. and Helen Mae (Harmon) Key. Mrs. Piper was a 1977 graduate of Sabetha High School. She attended Highland Community College and Washburn University. Laura graduated from Stormont Vail School of Nursing in 1981.

She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Stormont-Vail Hospital for 20 years. Laura had worked as a critical care nurse. She retired due to health reasons in 2000.

She married David Piper June 11, 1983 in Topeka. He survives at the home. Other survivors incldue:
one daughter, Megan R. Piper of the home
her mother, Helen Mae Key Sabetha, KS
six brothers, Richard Key Atchison, KS
Edward Key Sabetha, KS
Paul Key Fairview, KS
Steven Key Fairview, KS
David Key Sabetha, KS
Mark Key Sabetha, KS
two sisters, Julia Himes Morgantown, WV
Nancy Colcord Grove, OK

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2002 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 W. 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Piper will lie in state after 12:00 noon Thursday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Race of Against Breast Cancer, P.O. Box 4558, Topeka, Kansas 66604-0458 or to Student Nursing Scholarships, c/o Stormont-Vail Foundation, 1500 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66606 .