Memorial
Laura Fleisher, ND, PhD, MS, CCT
July 19, 1961 - February 20, 2023
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Laura Fleisher entered eternal rest on February 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Afton, Va.
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One of nine children, Laura was born in a house of God to the late Dale and Joan Anderson (Daniels) on July 19, 1961. Surrounded by three older and two younger brothers in the birth order, Laura developed a strength and independence that radiated in everything she did.
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Laura was an accomplished HR professional, getting her start with an education at Penn State (WE ARE!) and later obtaining a Master’s degree in Human Resources. She was resilient and tenacious - working weekends to put herself through school, earning countless top certifications, and becoming a sought-out expert in her field.
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She had a thirst for knowledge - something instilled in her by her father, a pastor and professor, that she passed along to her children with weekends spent in bookstores. Laura was a skilled researcher with a passion for health and nutrition, going on to earn her N.D and Ph.D. in Nutrition and Naturopathy and using her talents to build a fruitful, holistic, integrative medical practice with her husband at The Center for Integrative & Regenerative Medicine.
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Laura had a love of beauty, animals, sunflowers, and being a (super) Mom. She was caring, compassionate, empathetic, and never missed an opportunity to feel joy with humor and laughter.
Laura leaves to carry on her legacy a loving husband, Dr. Mitchell Fleisher; her children, Tyler and Tara Bendler; her brother and sister-in-law, Brent and Diane Anderson; partner in crime and best friend, Lisa Letizio; a most beloved grandpuppy, Utley, and countless other relatives and devoted friends.
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In lieu of flowers we ask that a contribution be made to TROT (https://trotarizona.org/donations/) - a nonprofit organization she was passionate about, providing therapies through the power of horses.
Condolences and memories may be sent to the family on the Tribute Wall.
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