Lawrence Joseph LaMeire
Lawrence Joseph LaMeire was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 15, 1921. He was called home to our Lord Jesus on Easter morning April 24, 2011.
Because of all the Lawrences in his family, he liked to be called Joe.
Joe was raised in Minnesota and in his younger life, lived also in Wisconsin and Illinois (Chicago area).
He joined the Navy during World War II on May 11, 1944. He spent 1 year, 5 months, and 8 days in the Navy (I remember he could always remember how long he was in the service up to the exact day). He was honorably discharged on October 19, 1945 after his ship, the USS Dickerson, was destroyed and sunk in the waters off Okinawa, Japan on April 2, 1945. He received fragment wounds in his left leg.
Several years later, while on his way to Alaska, Joe stopped in Longmont, Colorado, where he met and later married Norma Jean Lawing. They were married on February 25, 1951. They had 50 wonderful years together before Norma was called home to our Lord on May 24, 2001. They had 7 daughters. (Joe also had 4 children from a previous marriage.) Nope he never made it to Alaska.
Joe worked many different jobs over his lifetime in many different states. He was a roofer, cabinet maker, woodworker, locksmith, small engine repair technician, and when he retired, he was managing storage units in Oregon. He was living in Albany, Oregon when he and Norma retired.
They then moved to Hillsboro, Oregon, which is where Norma passed away, then in February of 2011, Joe moved to Springfield, Oregon, where he ultimately passed. He had been ill for quite some time, especially after experiencing a heart attack in February of 2010.
Joe lived a long, sometimes hard, but (I know he would say) wonderful life. He had 11 children (10 daughters and 1 son), many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. And he loves everyone of them with all his heart.
He is survived by his children: Clarice Wroblewski, Chandler, AZ and husband Larry; Kathy Jackson, Sedona, AZ; Larry Lind, Tacoma, WA and wife Rita; Jody Elkey, Chandler, AZ and husband Jerry; Jeanette LaMeire, Greeley, CO; Connie Gereaux, Greeley, CO and husband Ron; Valerie Horwath, Springfield, OR; Donna Lippincott, Ridgefield, WA and husband Al; Denise Dewis, Springfield, OR and husband Bobby; Betty Tomas, Springfield, OR and husband Frank; and Teri Cote, Longmont, CO. He is also survived by one sister, Mary Margaret Coomes, Cheyenne, WY; and a sister-in-law, Betty Noleen Minch, Mead, CO and her husband Don.
Praise God that he is no longer in pain or suffering and is reunited with Mom…We will miss him so very much, but am happy for him, he can see again, hear again, dance and have no more worries.
We love you Joe/Brother/Daddy/Grandpa/Uncle/Father-in-Law/Brother-in-Law, rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will see you again.
Lawrence Joseph LaMeire will be interned at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon in Columbarium Court II, Row 588, Niche E, with his wife Norma.
There will be a Celebration of his life in Springfield, Oregon, date unknown at this time.
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Teri Lea LaMeire Cote
April, 26 2011
Thank you for a life time of wonderful, loving memories Daddy! You lived such a great and beautiful life and I am so grateful and proud that you are my dad. I love you so much and miss you terribly!Jeanette
April, 26 2011
When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People dis- appear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they're supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rain- bows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind- songs, they whisper to us, don't miss me too much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine. - Ashley I love and miss you Daddy so very much!Bob & Denise Dewis
April, 26 2011
We love and miss you very much Dad. We are happy that you are with Mom now and no longer suffering. We love you both so very much. Denise and BobbyJenny Arsenault
April, 26 2011
We'll miss you Grandpa Joe.Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roy William LaMeire-Lind & Family
April, 25 2011
With all our Love and Prayers.Sue Daley
April, 25 2011
Val, So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I was priveleged to meet him a couple times, and he always made me feel like he'd known me forever. Such a sweet man. Glad he's with Jesus and we'll get to spend eternity with him. Maybe he'll hook up with my Dad who left us in Dec '10 and Mom who followed in Jan of '11. Then they can brag to each other about what great daughters they had! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Connie
April, 25 2011
He was the best! I will miss my daddy. I am so happy that he is with our Lord and is with Mom again! I love you Dad!Vickie Jones
April, 25 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and know Joe will be dearly missed.Jeanette LaMeire
April, 25 2011
I love you and miss you so much Daddy! Kiss Momma and give her a big hug!bre ann robinson
April, 25 2011
I was so happy to know that I had such a wonderful great grandfather. Although iwe were never able to meet each other I know he knew he was in my heart and prayers.Michelle Tomas
April, 25 2011
Grandpa, You will always be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I love you so much and I am happy that you are with the Lord and Grandma. I miss you already! I know you could not wait for the day to be with Grandma again. Tell Grandma I love and miss her. One day we will all be together again. Ileana and Tina miss you too. They miss eating breakfast with you before school. I know you all loved cinnamon roll day : ). Thank you for being a great influence in my life and so many others. We are all blessed to have had you in our lives. I am happy that the girls got to know you and build memories with you. I will always hold you and our memories close to my heart. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA!! Rest in peace. I miss you so! You are forever in my heart! Love, MichelleJeanette LaMeire
April, 25 2011
I love you Daddy and miss you always!Ryan La Meire
April, 25 2011
Joe, I'll always remember you...Love RyanBetty Tomas
April, 25 2011
beautiful obit..daddy we will miss you so much, you were the best father a girl could ask for. love you so much..bettyValerie Horwath
April, 25 2011
Love and miss you Daddy...give Mom a hug.