Regina A. Laird, age 97, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home of 60 years in Storm Lake.

Regina Ann Spencer, the daughter of Howard and Eva (Bilger) Spencer, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 17, 1917. She lived her youth in Omaha and began her education at Center Park School. Regina was a 1934 graduate of North High School in Omaha.

On June 22, 1940, Regina was united in marriage to Delbert L. Laird at the Center Park Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Together, they were blessed with three children: Linda Jean, Cynthia Jane, and Douglas Spencer. Regina supported Delbert during World War II while he served his country in the United States Navy. In November, 1949, the Laird’s came to make their home in Storm Lake. They began their business partnership with their best friend, Claude Thompson, where they owned and operated Thompson & Laird Moving and Storage Company. Regina served as vice-president and business manager for the company.

Regina was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church where she has served as an Elder, Clerk of the Session, Circle leader, and President of United Presbyterian Women (UPW). She also participated in P.E.O., Buena Vista County Democrats, sewing club, and CALEOMAZ. She enjoyed learning to play the violin as part of the Community Orchestra Class. She shared her love of learning by teaching adults to read and ESL students to understand American idioms and figurative language.

Regina’s life is honored and celebrated by her family which include her children: Linda Laird of Norwalk, Iowa; Cynthia (Don) Maxey of Memphis, Tennessee; and Douglas (Christine) Laird of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren: Mike (Gwen) Ahrens of Parker, Colorado; Dan (Barb) Ahrens of Waukee, Iowa; Nate (Julie) Ahrens of Longmont, Colorado; Katherine (David ) Wolford of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Julia (Aaron) Cheney of Olathe, Kansas; Matt (Samantha) Gordon of West Des Moines, Iowa; Craig (Stephanie) Maxey of Houston, Texas; Matthew Laird of Silicon Valley, California; Spencer, MaKenna, and Sydney Laird of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; great grandchildren: Topher and Elizabeth Ahrens of Parker, Colorado; Ashley Ahrens of Longmont, Colorado; Nichole Cheney of Olathe, Kansas; Sarah Ahrens of Longmont, Colorado; Emma Kate, Turner, and Caroline Maxey of Houston, Texas; and Melissa Cheney of Olathe, Kansas; other extended family and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Del Laird; her parents, Howard and Eva (Bilger) Spencer; and two sisters, Geraldine White and Marilyn Peterson.

Blessed be the memory of Regina Ann (Spencer) Laird.