William Lawrence

Mr. William "Ed" Lawrence, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday March 21, 2011 at his home. He was born February 16, 1920 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Alger Lawrence and Hazel Clifford Lawrence. Ed was a retired Foreman for New York Blower. He was a member of Salvation Army of La Porte and attended the Door Village United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during W.W. II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a past member of the P.N.A. Club. and he loved to fish and was a die hard Cubs fan. On July 5, 1941 in Sedalia, MO he married Marguerite Ellis Lawrence who preceded in death on April 4, 1983. He remarried on November 21, 1995, in La Porte, IN. to Janice Bowen Lawrence who survives. He is also survived by his daughter - Debbie Spencer of La Porte; son - Bill Lawrence of Homosassa, FL; 2 Step Sons - Deryl Anna Veach of La Porte, Eric Catherine Veach of La Porte; 8 Grandchildren - Jenelle John Murphy, Lisa Jason Mackowiak, Mike Spencer, Zack Faiyaz, Alexis Veach, Nathan Veach, Justin Veach, Max Unger; 3 great grandchildren - Kyle Kenyon, Kaley Kenyon, Luke Mackowiak; and several nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday March 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM with Pastor Billy Nickrand and Rev. Jeff Jones officiating. Followed by a military service by the American Legion/V. F. W. Honorguard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Lockbox 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674; the American Cancer Society, 130 Redcoach Mishawaka, IN 46545; or Door Village United Methodist Church, 3502 W. Joliet Rd., LaPorte, IN. 46350 Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Lawrence please visit our Sympathy Store.