Santa Rosa

A. (Alta, a name for which she never cared)

Lura Tibbits-Kleber PHD died on February 21, 2026 at 66 years of age from complications associated with ALS.

She was a third generation Californian who was born in Sacramento and moved to Sonoma County when she was a toddler. She graduated from Piner High in 1977 and St. Mary's College of California. She held a doctorate from Brigham Young University.

Lura completed an internship and post-doctoral training in clinical child psychology, post-doctoral training in developmental disability and a fellowship in pediatric forensic psychology.

Her professional interests were child and adolescent mental health, developmental disability, custody and clinical training, as well as literacy and cross-cultural consideration in health care.

Her 35 plus years of clinical practice were often done in conjunction with the didactic. She taught at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels.

Lura's joys in life were tending to her garden, reading, cooking, visiting museums, going out to lunch, playing tennis and taking long walks.

She is predeceased by her mother, sister and pets. (6 dogs and 3 cats). She is remembered by her beloved family, treasured friends and admired acquaintances.

Her family will hold a private interment of her ashes at the Wangaratta Cemetery in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.

The thoughtfulness of others meant so much. Lura was able to remain at home by the grace of a dear, decades old friend who stayed with and cared for her.

Many thanks to those at Sutter North Bay, especially those at Santa Rosa Sutter Hospital and Sutter Hospice for the compassionate care sprinkled with much needed humor.

Lura was so very grateful for the support provided by the community of Church of the Incarnation.

Watch the clouds in the sky.

Eat chocolate and if the dessert menu has a chocolate or lemon selection order both.

Be seasonably appropriate in your purchase of local and organic fruits and vegetables.

Support local businesses. Splash in a puddle. Plant spring bulbs. Have faith. Fly akite. Give your pets extra attention. Take a walk regardless of the weather. Stay in contact with others.

Memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Church of the Incarnation. Youmay go to: www.incarnationsantarosa.org/online-giving/ for links to website giving or checks may be sent to 550 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa Ca. 95401