November 14th, 1918 – Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Service Information
St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Clearwater
Monday, February 8th
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
Howard W. Lawrence,
age 91 of North Minneapolis passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
at Park View Care Center in Buffalo.
Howard was born on November 14th, 1918 in Foley, MN the son of Nels and Elizabeth (Rivers) Lawrence.
On April 6th, 1946 Howard was united in marriage to Lucille Clara Roback in Oakpark, MN.
Howard is survived by his loving family… Wife of 63 years Lucille.
Children Gary (Liz) of Pine River, WI, Gayle (Jerry) Larson of Forest
Lake, MN, Brian (Maureen) of Ham Lake, MN, Bonnie (Tom) Lund of Bella Vista, AR, Randy (Kim) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Glenn (Joan) of Rockford,
MN, Monte (Kelley) of Clearwater, MN, Jill (Tom) Solheim of Minneapolis, MN, Alan (Kim) of Killeen, TX, Sheila (Chris Del Monico)
Lawrence of Minneapolis, MN.
Grandchildren: Christopher and Darren, Steven and Lisa, Tom, Michelle, Jennifer and Jodi, Bobby, Shane and Colleen, Jon, Joseph and
Kate, Gregory, Alan and Glenn, Brandon and Amanda, Amy, Jessie and Jenna, Matthew, Daniel, Samuel, Gabriel, Israel, Jaqueline, Rachel and Michelle.
Great-grandchildren: Emily, Joel, Jessica, Cullen, Gabrielle, Brandon, Blake, Sophia, Wyatt, Connor, Tucker, Luke, Mikayla, Gianni,
Olivia and Cora.
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
His parents and four brothers precede Howard in death.
Casket Bearers are Darren Lawrence, Joe Lawrence, Tom Lawrence, Brandon Lawrence, Steven Larson, Amy Tollifson, Gregory Lawrence, and Shane Gould.
Mass of Christian Burial held 11 A.M. Monday February 8th, 2010, at St. Luke’s
Catholic Church (17545 Huber Ave. N.W., Clearwater) with a time of
visitation two hours prior to the Mass at CHURCH.
Final Resting Place St. Luke’s Cemetery in Clearwater, MN.
Luncheon to follow interment at the Church hall.
The Peterson Chapel Buffalo served the family.
Rest in peace, Dad. Love you!
We love you, dad, and are happy that you are now without pain and with God and the rest of your family. We will be together again someday.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dad, I will miss you for the short time we’ll be apart. I’m happy for you because you are where the rest of us will be going someday and have got to finally meet Mary, Joseph, Jesus and God as you prayed so long for. Dad, my faith in God is stronger because of you and because of that I know you are in a beautiful place. I want you to know we did everything possible for you in your last months so that you would be able to go to Jesus in peace. I hope you are pleased.
With all my love and may peace be with you.
Monte
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad passing. We’ve known your family for so many years. My dad and your dad used to spend so many hours in the “garage”. Even my kids know about the “garage”. I remember when you first moved in. Your family would sit in the back porch and your dad would play the guitar. Everybody would have so much fun! That’s the image I will remember when I think of “Mr. Lawerence”.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad passing. We’ve known your family for many years. My dad and your dad spent many hours in the “garage”. My kids even know about the “garage”. It was a place the men could go to laugh and tell tales. I remember when you first moved in. Your family would sit in the back porch and Howie would play his guitar and sing. Everybody would have such fun! I can still see him sitting there with his black glasses and his big smile. That’s the image I will remember when I think of him.
I already signed this guest book before, but it looks like it didn’t take so I’m doing it again.
Dad, may you rest in peace and go be with your family. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I Love You. Sheila
Monte – we were so sorry to hear about your dad’s failing health and passing. Losing a parent is difficult, no matter how prepared you think you are. I know how important family is to you and how much you loved your dad. We are keeping you & your family in our prayers. You know you can call us, anytime, for anything. Love Dewy, Patty, Hayley & Robynn