Laura Anne Tinning Reister, age 48, went home to be with Jesus on January 8, 2023, after an incredibly courageous, nearly 16-year battle with brain cancer. Laura was born October 26, 1974 to Frederick C. and Janet E. (Marshall) Tinning in Lansing, Michigan. She was the youngest of three girls, and along with her sisters, grew up at Michigan State University cheering for the Spartans at every opportunity. In 1975, Michigan State was unable to hold its usual Homecoming festivities due to a budget issue and lack of interest, and therefore did not name a queen. Janet Tinning, Laura's mother, wrote to the local newspaper telling them of her family's ties to, and love for, the university. In addition, she explained that Laura had been born on Homecoming Day the previous year, and wore a green dress with white lettering for every game day that read "Go MSU, Beat Illinois" (or whichever team they happened to be playing), and suggested that Laura should be named queen. Laura was then photographed for the newspaper and named MSU's honorary Homecoming Queen the day before her first birthday. The family moved to Kirksville, Missouri in 1984 where Laura attended high school. She was a 1992 graduate and Valedictorian of Kirksville Senior High School where she also played Basketball and Tennis. Laura then went on to study pre-med and earned her B.A. in Biology, with honors, from William Jewell College in 1996. While there, she studied abroad and spent her Junior year at Cambridge University in England. She had many adventures there and made wonderful and lasting memories. She was on one of the crew teams at Cambridge and would tell stories of biking to the river before dawn for practice. She also had an incredible experience backpacking in both Great Britain and on the European Continent with her sister Jean and several friends. Laura was also an active and cherished member of her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, through which she formed so many dear and treasured friendships. Laura always dreamt of being a doctor and graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in June of 2000 from A. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She truly cared for her patients in a unique and profound way and was exceptionally gifted with her hands. She went on to specialize in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative (Neuromusculoskeletal) Medicine. Her greatest love was treating pregnant women and babies, and she helped countless babies with the ability to thrive after performing infant cranial manipulation on them. She had a highly skilled and beautiful gift. On August 26, 2011, Laura met her future husband, Wade Reister. They were introduced by a mutual friend, and went on their first date at his parents' orchard where they rode around on a golf cart picking peaches, and later cooking and sharing a meal together. She married the love of her life on December 29, 2012. They just celebrated their 10th Anniversary. Laura was a beautiful woman inside and out. She loved Jesus and was always willing to share her faith. She had a calm demeanor and dealt with adversity with a tremendous amount of grace. She was known for loving bright colors and especially bright pink lipstick. She had perfectly lined and colored lips at all times. She also loved to sparkle. One of her favorite ways was the green sparkly eyeliner that she always wore for Michigan State game days. She truly sparkled in every way. Laura is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Wade Reister; her sisters Marie (Curtis) Ebeling of Memphis, Missouri; Jean (Michael) Virkus of Rochester, Michigan; friends who are like brothers, Gregory (Amy) Bode of Phoenix, Arizona; Michael Crouch of East Lansing, Michigan; nieces and nephews Christina (Todd) Fox, Elizabeth (Aaron) Zetterlund, Rachel and Rebekah Duzan and Matthew Ebeling; Benjamin, Jacob and Marlowe Virkus; Alec, Zachary, Maximus and Mason Bode; step nephews and niece Josh, Emily (Adwaidh) and Andrew Ebeling; great niece Harper Fox; Aunts Virginia Johnson of Petaluma, California and Arlene (Doug) Turner of Brighton, Michigan; as well as many wonderful cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Fred and Janet Tinning. A memorial open house to gather and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321. The family is also hoping to have a memorial gathering in Missouri later in the year. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation to honor Laura, the family is working to set up a Laura A. Tinning, D.O. memorial scholarship fund at the A. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine to further the education of students who have a passion for, and will be specializing in, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. A check may be written out to ATSU-KCOM, and designated by putting "Laura A. Tinning, D.O." in the memo. You may give your memorial contribution in care of the family, the funeral home, or mail a check to the following: ATSU Development Office Attn. Nancy Parrish 800 West Jefferson St. Kirksville, MO 63501 You may also Venmo a donation to Laura's sister (@Jean-Virkus) and the funds will be directed accordingly to the above. Service Details. Visitation When January 28, 2023 3:00pm - 7:00pm Location Beuschel Funeral Home Address 5018 Alpine Avenue COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321