Lauren Delores Spencer, a microbiology major, died on March 29, 2015. She was 20.
Ms. Spencer graduated from Chaparral High School in 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Ms. Spencer was a junior pursuing a degree in microbiology with a minor in chemistry at Northern Arizona University. She was employed at Pollack Tempe Cinemas during summer and breaks and was a lab assistant at NAU.
Ms. Spencer loved the arts, and drawing and painting were her passions. She also was a published poet and regularly presented at Poetry Slam. From a young age, she was an avid reader, enjoyed musical theater and cherished travel. She was a member of the NAU Hand Bell Choir and Chaparral Women’s Chorale.
Ms. Spencer is survived by her mother, Diane M. Spencer and brother, Zachary Thayer Spencer of Tempe and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence William Spencer.
Funeral services will be held at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 N Hayden Rd., at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4.
My deepest condolences to the family. I sang with the Master Chorale of Flagstaff for Christmas and the NAU Hand Bell Choir was in the program as well. May Lauren’s love for music and arts continue to grace your lives with fond memories.
I just saw that Lauren & music student Paul Allen died within a few days of each other. I hope that they were unrelated situations, and wish to let the family and the school know how sorry I am for their tragic loss.
I was a charter member of the NAU Hand Bell Choir in 1989 and can’t imagine how devastated the entire school is. I hope you can all find comfort in the thoughts of NAU Alumni all over.