Gary Lawrence
June 14th, 1954 - October 14th, 2010
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Gary's Obituary
Gary Mark Lawrence, 56, of Traverse City, formerly of South Haven, died on Friday, October 15, 2010.
He was born June 14, 1954 in Holland, Michigan to George and Violet (Antoine) Lawrence. Gary worked as a mechanic for various car dealerships. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren.
He preceeded in death by his father: George Lawrence; his mother and step-father: Violet and Grant Ashquab two brothers: George and Kenneth Lawrence and one sister: Rose Kelley.
He is survived by his son: Jason Lindung of South Haven and three daughters: Karah (James) Harris of Hartford, Angela (Eric) Burgoyne and Elizabeth Lawrence both of South Haven. Lady friend: Willa Guest of Traverse City. Five grandchildren: Madison, Natalie, Zachary, Violet and Grant. One brother: Chuck Lawrence of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Three sisters: Mary Wright of Traverse City, Shirley Gant of South Haven and Darlene Nelson of Livingston, Texas. Also surviving are his former spouses: Marcia Lawrence and Shirley Castro.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 19, from 6-8 pm at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 20, at 1pm at the South Haven United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Phillip Haner officiating. Burial will take place at Pearl Cemetery in Clyde Township. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.
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