Laura Jo (Berger) Asselin beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away November 5, 2024, after a long illness. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity which she freely shared, and a void her family cannot fill. Laura was born on August 20, 1952, in Scottsbluff.
On June 7, 1969, she married Lon Asselin. Laura was the beloved mother to her two daughters, Angie (JR) and Jil both of Gering. She attended Gering High School and worked at Nebraska Western College (now WNCC) as a secretary for 13 years.
For many years, she ran a seasonal holiday pop-up called LJ's Funstuff at her home, which became an annual tradition eagerly anticipated by friends, family and neighbors. Throughout the year, Laura created beautiful holiday ornaments, crafts and decorations. She would then set her house up the weekend after Thanksgiving as a boutique, inviting other crafters to bring their items to sell.
Laura then owned Prairie Florist Flower Shop for 5 years. She loved to paint and decorate and redecorate. No matter what she created, it was amazing! Laura's real pride and joy were her grandkids.
She tried to attend all of their events. She just loved to watch them do their "thing." Paije (Chris), Payton, Justin (Tori), Brenden (Maddie), Carlee (Sage), great grandsons Brooks and Atlas.
She was lucky to come from a big family who loved her very much. Her siblings include Victorie McHenry, James Berger (Demaris), Robin Dean, Sue Tynan (Jerry), Teresa Drummond, Eric Ber.
