Laura Anne Pullar (nee Gargan, McDowell) died unexpectedly in Virginia Beach on May 8, 2023 at the age of 45.
Laura Pullar is survived by her mother, Linda Greenspan (Bob), father, David McDowell (Vicky), children: Logan and Margaret and their father, Scott Pullar. She is also survived by her siblings: Kim Gargan, Chris and Andi McDowell, Katie and Mike Cañeda, Mike and Robin Greenspan, Jeff Greenspan, and Kim Jernick. Additionally, she is survived by her nieces and nephew: Amelia and Margot Cañeda and Farrah and Ian Greenspan. She is also survived by her uncle, Joe Murray, as well as many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Laura Pullar was born on March 20, 1978 in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Excelsior University with her Bachelor of Science and was working towards her MBA at SUNY Empire State College.
Laura will be remembered for her deep love of her children, infectious smile and laugh, enthusiasm for life, fun-loving and adventurous spirit, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends. She was a passionate cheerleader for those she loved, sharing positive energy and inspiration. Laura was a fearless advocate – she fought for and defended the rights of everyone. She will be missed as fiercely as she lived and loved.
A Celebration of Life for Laura Pullar will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 6 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Homes Maestas Chapel (1801 Baltic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451) on Thursday May 11, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Laura’s name to Branches of Long Island.
A memorial service for Laura Pullar will be held in her birth state of New York at a later time and date.
