Donald B. Lawrence

Delta Township, MI

A well known and respected local attorney, age 72, passed away on December 27, 2015.  He was born in Detroit on March 30, 1943, to Donald B. Sr. and Janet B. (Clink) Lawrence.  Don graduated from Michigan State University and Wayne State University Law School and has practiced Law since 1968.  He was a longtime partner with the Hubbard Law Firm.  He was an active Trustee for the Whiteley Foundation; a founding member of the Delta Side Business Association; a member of Delta Governmental Affairs Committee; a 30-year board member of various local credit unions; and a former member of Rotary.

Don loved his family, his faith and was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  He was happiest spending time with family, especially camping with his grandchildren and always made himself available to anyone in need of his help.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Sally; 2 children, Patrick (Rhonda) Lawrence and Katharine (Dr. Bryan) Judge; 7 grandchildren, Justin, Zachary and Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew, Aidan, Riegan and Blake Judge; brother, Stephen (Carol) Lawrence; sister, Gail (Bob) Schermer; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa, Lansing, with The Rev. Karen C. Lewis, Rector officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Church 1 hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, or to the Whiteley Foundation, c/o R. Hicks, P.O. Box 4337, East Lansing, MI 48826-4337.  Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Anonymous
December 29, 2015 at 11:00 pm

TO SALLY AND FAMILY,

MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF DON’S LOVED ONES FOR THE LOSS OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY WONDERFUL, LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANDFATHER.
MAY YOUR HEART BE SURROUNDED AND REMINDED OF HIS SPECIAL GIFTS THAT WILL REMAIN FOREVER AS HIS LEGACY FOR YOUR FAMILY.
MAY YOU BE COMFORTED, PROTECTED, AND ENCOURAGED BY YOUR FAITH IN GOD. SINCERELY, SUSAN

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Guy & Gloria
December 30, 2015 at 10:57 am

Don was a friend, neighbor, legal advocate and counselor.

His thoughtful, selfless, and principled conversations will be missed till me meet again in Glory. We agree with the prayers of all those who know and respect him and his beloved family.

May God comfort all his loved ones. His life is one to Celebrate. May his love for all and his fruitful life be remembered!

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”-Psalm 23

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JoAnne Smith
December 30, 2015 at 8:25 pm

We wish we were able to be with you but it is not possible. To us no man was admired more than Don. We mourn with you and will continue for a very long time. To us he will always be our hero. All of our love,

JoAnne and Bruce

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SUSAN HORTON BUCKOSKY
December 31, 2015 at 4:16 am

THE HORTON FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SORROW FOR THE PASSING OF NANCY HORTON FENWICK’S BROTHER-IN-LAW, DON. GORDON, SALLY’S BROTHER, AND NANCY WILL BE COMING FROM FLORIDA TO ATTEND HIS FUNERAL. THEIR CHILDREN, REBECCA, MATHEW, AND TARA ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF A SENSITIVE, WONDERFUL, SUPPORTIVE UNCLE.
WE PRAY FOR DON’S FAMILY , AND AS OUR MOTHER USED TO SAY FREQUENTLY , “REMEMBER THAT GOD LOVES YOU!”

NANCY’S SIBLINGS; GLYNN, DIANE, AND SUSAN

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Sue Kohler
December 31, 2015 at 1:04 pm

My deepest sympathies to Sally and family. RIP, Don a God bless your soul and comfort your family.

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George and Marilyn Nugent
January 2, 2016 at 1:40 pm

To Sally,

We were very sorry to hear of your loss of Don. We knew him from church and through his reputation in our community. We enjoyed visiting with him in church and he will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

George and Marilyn Nugent

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