Laura Jean Gilbreath

Laura Jean Gilbreath, 82, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, came home to North Dakota where, after a short battle with Cancer, she died at Sanford Health Center in Bismarck on Saturday May 21, 2016. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Mandan Union Cemetery, with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating. Laura was born to Victor L. and Vesta Cecelia Abar Gilbreath on December 18, 1934, in Mott, North Dakota. Her family moved to Bismarck early in her life and she attended schools in Bismarck, graduating from Bismarck High School in 1952. She attended Bismarck Junior College and graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor’s Degree and went on to get her Master’s Degree. She was an Economics Professor at Bismarck Junior College for a number of years before moving to Arizona. She lived in the Tucson area for many years and most recently was employed with the United States Census Bureau at the time of her death. When she found out that she was extremely ill, she wanted to return “home” to North Dakota and her brother, Roy, arranged for her return. When crossing the North Dakota line, she said. “I’m home”. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, and her husbands. She is survived by her brother G. Roy Gilbreath, Bismarck. Laura enjoyed life – She lived, she died. She laughed, she cried. She tried! Peace be with you Laura.