Elvira Ann Lawson, 85, of Laramie, passed away gently into God’s loving arms on August 17, 2019.

She is survived by her son Edward D. Brown and daughter-in-law Ellen brown; her grandson Edward D. Brown II; her sister Millie Kalue; and many nieces and nephews.

Ann was recently proceeded in death by her brother Edgar Rikmanis.

Ann and her family survived WWII. They arrived in New York, New York in 1950, being sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church. Ann and her family settled in Laramie in 1950. She worked and retired from the University of Wyoming. She also worked for Spic and Span Laundromat.

There are no words to express the loss of such a wonderful woman as a mother and mother-in-law. She graced Earth with her humble gentleness. We are sure she was met in heaven by all the fur kids and family members.

No services per her request.

Celebration of life will be held later up at Lake Owen.