1913
Floyd
2006
Floyd Lawson
November 23, 1913 — April 27, 2006
Floyd Walter Lawson, son of Victor and Laura (Brown) Lawson was born, along with his twin brother, Lloyd, on November 23, 1913 in Wadena, Minnesota. In 1927, he moved with his family to Stevens County. Here he met Ida Marie Madison, when her family moved nearby. They were united in marriage at the home of Ida's parents on March 12, 1937. The couple moved to Wisconsin for two years, then returned to Stevens County in 1939, where they purchased their farm. They made their home there until 2001, when they purchased their town home in Morris.
Floyd was a farmer, dairyman and in his later years did carpentering and woodworking. He was a charter member of the Alberta Church of the Nazarene. His church family was a joy to him and he was always willing to do woodworking and other projects at the church.
Floyd died on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Hoffman Good Samaritan Home in Hoffman, MN, having lived to reach the age of 92 years.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years: Ida Lawson, of Morris; eight children: Duane (Cindy) Lawson of Stigler, OK, Eleanor (Carl) Greenway of Overland Park, KS, Jeanette Lawson of Meridian, ID, Ronald (Judy) Lawson of Golden, CO, Gary (Linda) Lawson of Nampa, ID, Judy (Dave) Wood of Costa Mesa, CA, Roger (Becky) Lawson of Golden, CO and Douglas (Joy) Lawson of Golden, CO; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother: Royal Lawson of Hoffman and one sister: Violet DeRung of Chisago City. He was preceded in death by two infant children: Alvin and Beverly; his twin brother: Lloyd; 2 great-grandsons: Jacob and Travis; six brothers: Carl, Seth, Larry, Russell, Kenneth and Glen and two sisters: Gladys and Vina.
Pallbearers for the service are:___. Honorary pallbearers are: ___. Della Conroy will serve as organist for the service with ___ serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
The family would also like to add that instead of sending out individual Thank You's, we have chosen to put this money towards charitable organizations. The family wishes to express their appreciation for your presence at today's service and for your many other acts of kindness and concern shown.
Floyd was a farmer, dairyman and in his later years did carpentering and woodworking. He was a charter member of the Alberta Church of the Nazarene. His church family was a joy to him and he was always willing to do woodworking and other projects at the church.
Floyd died on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Hoffman Good Samaritan Home in Hoffman, MN, having lived to reach the age of 92 years.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years: Ida Lawson, of Morris; eight children: Duane (Cindy) Lawson of Stigler, OK, Eleanor (Carl) Greenway of Overland Park, KS, Jeanette Lawson of Meridian, ID, Ronald (Judy) Lawson of Golden, CO, Gary (Linda) Lawson of Nampa, ID, Judy (Dave) Wood of Costa Mesa, CA, Roger (Becky) Lawson of Golden, CO and Douglas (Joy) Lawson of Golden, CO; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother: Royal Lawson of Hoffman and one sister: Violet DeRung of Chisago City. He was preceded in death by two infant children: Alvin and Beverly; his twin brother: Lloyd; 2 great-grandsons: Jacob and Travis; six brothers: Carl, Seth, Larry, Russell, Kenneth and Glen and two sisters: Gladys and Vina.
Pallbearers for the service are:___. Honorary pallbearers are: ___. Della Conroy will serve as organist for the service with ___ serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
The family would also like to add that instead of sending out individual Thank You's, we have chosen to put this money towards charitable organizations. The family wishes to express their appreciation for your presence at today's service and for your many other acts of kindness and concern shown.
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