Famous artist and entrepreneur Laurel Burch passed away on September 13, 2007 in her home at the age of 61. This talented and gentle spirit parlayed her rich, spiritual, and colorful inner life into mythical dogs, cats, and other animals starting around the age of 20 in San Francisco.
She began making unusual necklaces to help support her daughter and this began her journey to the creation of Laurel Burch Artworks, a multimillion dollar company. Her life was not easy, starting with a dysfunctional home life and a diagnosis of osteopetrosis, a rare bone disease that causes bones to become dense and brittle. This leads to an increased risk of fracture and Ms. Burch suffered frequent hospitalizations as well as becoming wheelchair and also bed bound on different occasions throughout her life.
She persevered and marched through these nightmare times with an inner beauty and gentle soul that showed in everything she did. I had the good fortune to exchange a few e-mails with her and the aura of her love for life was palpable and radiated a unique aura of peace and calm.
Her work will continue through her son, Jay, who will be running the company. The world, however, is a sadder place without the presence of Ms. Burch - May she rest in peace.
She began making unusual necklaces to help support her daughter and this began her journey to the creation of Laurel Burch Artworks, a multimillion dollar company. Her life was not easy, starting with a dysfunctional home life and a diagnosis of osteopetrosis, a rare bone disease that causes bones to become dense and brittle. This leads to an increased risk of fracture and Ms. Burch suffered frequent hospitalizations as well as becoming wheelchair and also bed bound on different occasions throughout her life.
She persevered and marched through these nightmare times with an inner beauty and gentle soul that showed in everything she did. I had the good fortune to exchange a few e-mails with her and the aura of her love for life was palpable and radiated a unique aura of peace and calm.
Her work will continue through her son, Jay, who will be running the company. The world, however, is a sadder place without the presence of Ms. Burch - May she rest in peace.
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