[Colorado-Talk] A Death in the Family

[Showe Trela]

I am so very sorry! She helped me a lot when I lost my hearing and had to
learn to navigate life as a deafblind woman. My deepest condolences !

Showe

On Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM julie hunter via Colorado-Talk <
colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Dear NFB Family:
> It is with profound sadness that I share the news that our daughter,
> Lauren Hunter, also known by her married name, Doula Jarboe, passed away on
> Monday, July 14, 2025.  She was born with Alstrom's Syndrome, an insidious
> condition that over the course of her 48 years caused the loss of her
> vision, hearing, kidney function, and finally her ability to breathe.
> Through it all she met the challenges with courage and determination.  Our
> thanks to the NFB and the Colorado Center for the Blind for the guidance,
> support and understanding that allowed her to live a full and independent
> life.  Our thanks also go to Wesley Jarboe, her husband and partner in
> life, who assisted her with handling her complex health situation in the
> last few years.  A memorial service may be held in the future, but is not
> currently planned.
> Best Wishes. Julie and Bob Hunter
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