Laurie Beth Brozek Mosolino, daughter of Audrey and Girard Brozek, was born Aug. 26, 1954, in Alexandria, Minn., and enjoyed a wonderful childhood. She attended the University of Minnesota, earning her M.D. in 1981. She joined the United States Navy, traveled the world, and completed her General Surgery Residency in 1990. She met and married her husband, Joseph Mosolino, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 1991. They have the world’s three most remarkable children, Clay, Lily and Madeline.

The Mosolinos settled in Oak Harbor in 1997 where Laurie completed a very successful career both as a surgeon and military officer, retiring as a captain in October 2001. While Laurie’s primary focus remained her family, she made profound and lasting contributions to her community, touching the lives of many. Laurie, her family and friends traveled frequently and always with the intent to enjoy life to the fullest. Overall, kids, cooking, reading, gardening, homeschooling, entertaining, lots of animals, and an overabundance of love filled her time.

Laurie died from metastatic breast cancer on March 10, 2009, and is survived by her husband, Joseph Mosolino; children, Clay, Lily, and Madeline; mother, Audrey Brozek; sisters, Sandra Pegg and Deborah Wagner; and best friend, Dean Weldon.

In her own words, Laurie would prefer not to be remembered for any “heroic battle” with cancer, but rather for the children she raised and the love that she generated and shared with so many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation (WAIF) or Kiva.org.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Oak Harbor, with Rev. Philip Raether as Celebrant. Full military honors will follow under the auspices of the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Honor Guard. Inurnment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.