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1948
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2010
Lawrence Poelvoorde Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Poelvoorde
Cathey Lohmann
December 3, 2011
Colleen,
You, Max and Lauren (and Larry) have my love and know my prayers are with you.
Miss him
Pauline
April 23, 2011
I never knew what Larry would say but it was always funny. He was great at a party because it was never dull.He had a great voice, great smile and all of us who knew him will miss him. St. Peter is happy now. Mom Fitzsimons
Danny Debbie Stacey Matthew Bridge
December 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 10, 2010
My heart goes out to the family.
December 10, 2010
Colleen, I'm so very sorry I couldn't make it. I was their in soul, if not in body.
I will continue to pray for you and your children.
Marilyn Mazza
Amanda & Joyce Barney
December 10, 2010
Colleen,
We are so sorry to you and you family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Amanda & Joyce Barney
December 9, 2010
knew larry and colleen since days in detroit, watched the birth of their children lauren and max... would talk to larry on the phone and see them and the children at john and cheryl's house in scs will miss his voice, smile and just the chance to talk to him about all the memories we shared
best regards
phill and mike adamo
John & Cheryl Stanson
December 9, 2010
It starts when the phone rings. I hear a loud laugh and the voice says...It's Larry. I say no kidding, who else could it be with that laugh. The conversation goes the whole gambit from talking about the old days in Detroit to the vollyball games on the beach in Manhattan Beach.
Wow what a ride we have taken over the years. We have dont it all, good and bad. We did it all to the fullest. I know how much you love Lauren, Max and (Saint) Colleen. I hope it is true that we will all be together again. Like we would say at the end of the phone call...see you later brother. We will miss you very much.
David Gladhill
December 9, 2010
Even though too many years passed since I played with Larry I was never far away, in my mind, from the friendship we shared. Larry and Colleen were a couple of the big reasons that Marianne and I made the move to California in 1977 and I sure have a lot of wonderfull memmories of our friendship. Collen, Lauren and Max I can only say that I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Gracie Ramirez
December 9, 2010
Mrs. Poelvoorde,
Our condolences to you and all your family. Our prayers are with you in your loss. May The Lord watch over you and your family always+.
Thompson Family
December 9, 2010
Colleen, Max and Lauren,
Our hearts go out to each of you.May your wonderful memories of Larry help through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen Berube Jr
December 9, 2010
I will always remember Larry picking up Max, Justin, and me from school. I loved listening to the music Larry would play-- the Jazz and the oldies. Rides in the VW Bus and Cadillac were fun. He also made me my first "Sloppy Joe" sandwich. Larry will definitely be missed. May he rest in peace.
Emerson Family
December 9, 2010
"Ms. Poelvoorde" We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Toni Scott
December 8, 2010
Dearest Colleen,
please accept our healtfelt and sincere condolances to you and your family. If there is anything that Jeff or
I can do please dont hesitate to call. We are here for you.
Much Love
Jeff & Toni Scott
December 8, 2010
Our family would like to express our deep sympathies to the whole Poelvoorde. My best memories of Larry was when our boys played baseball together- such good times!!! May you rest in peace.
The Berube Family
Marie Johnson
December 8, 2010
To The Poelvoorde Family,
Our deepest sympathy. It is so hard to lose someone you loved so dearly.
We met Larry and Collen after Butch and Bernie moved in next door to us. We enjoyed camping, waterskiing, BBQ'S, jamming in the garage & making beautiful music together or so we thought. Somtimes we sounded pretty good. We were honored when Larry showed up to our last Summer Party. He wasn't going out very often and it meant alot to us to see him in our home.
We are going to miss "The Mole."
Love, Marie and Carl Johnson
Jolene Orosco
December 8, 2010
Dear Colleen, Lauren and Max, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love sent your way, Jolene
Kitty Coburn
December 8, 2010
We are so sad and want you, Colleen, Max, and Lauren to know you are in our prayers. I will miss the silly laugh when I answer the telephone and the crazy stories. You lived accross the country yet it seemed like you were next door. We have shared happy times and sad times and when the happy times come again we will know Larry is looking down on us. God bless you all.
Kitty and Wil
December 8, 2010
Our dearest friend, Colleen,
Never stop laughing.
He always hears you.
Love, Richard and Paula
Jolene Orosco
December 8, 2010
Dear Colleen, Lauren amd Max, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love sent your way, Jolene
Cathey Lohmann
December 8, 2010
Colleen, Max, and Lauren, We shall miss Larry very much-His laugh, his love and his friendship.
Our Love
The Lohmann Family
Marianne Gladhill
December 8, 2010
Oh my goodness, who could forget Larry and his boisterous laugh. We go back to 1971 with Colleen & Larry starting in Detroit and here in California. He has certainly been a big part of my life and Thanksgiving dinners were always the best. Miss you Man.
December 8, 2010
Dear Lauren andf Max,
Looking down from heaven Larry smiles as he sees his two beautiful children.. He is so full of love for you. What a blessing you have been. He is so proud of you and the wonderful adults you have become.
May you find strength and love from each other in your time of sorrow. And may the peace of the Lord be with you today and always.
With love and sympathy, Richard and Paula McKendry
richard savala
December 8, 2010
in loving memory of a lovely person.larry will truly be missed the block will never be the same.my heart goes out to coleen and family.
Susan Clark
December 8, 2010
My memories of my big brother start when we were kids. Waking up so early on Christmas morning that mom started the coffee only to realize it was 4 am yelling-BACK TO BED! The teasing back and forth always ending in me crying and him laughing hysterically. And when we tried to play board games he cheated and won everytime but I kept wanting to play again. I remember how I missed him when he moved out and then later moved to California. He was always moms favorite which I still can't figure out why. I am so sad that I didn't have more time to be with him! I thank God he had Colleen by his side in good times and in bad. And lucky to have his great kids, Lauren and Max who I know he loved very much! Until we meet again, I love you Larry...Your Sister Sue!
December 8, 2010
Coleen and family, my heart goes out to you, peace beyond all understanding is my prayer for all of you. Love you, Susie.
Donna Laprade
December 7, 2010
Larry has gone home. Don't say good-bye. Say good-nite. He'll be there waiting with open arms when the rest of his love ones arrive.
God bless all of Larry's family and friends.
Donna Lapade
Marti Roberts
December 7, 2010
My sympathies to Colleen, Lauren, and Max. I will miss your father and his smiling face and funny jokes when I would visit your home. God be with you.
December 7, 2010
I've known Larry for a long time and I feel honored to say that he was my friend.
Gary VanDenbussche
John Marcozzi
December 7, 2010
Larry and I go back to middle school. Together we have shared so much of life's journey.........from the first time we skipped out of church at St Clement, the first bottle of beer, the first kiss of a girl, the living together on Burg road, the disappointments we caused each other, the European travel, the move to California, our marriages, being neighbors, the birth of our children, the loss of our best friend, and the never ending communication. He taught me how to celebrate the highs and guard against the lows. His presence in my life was a gift from God and he helped me understand the true meaning of what real friendship is about. Even with his passing our love for one another will never end. I know he is now with the first member of our boyhood trio and they are together in God's place.
Our sincerest love and regrets to Colleen, Lauren and Max. We wish we could hold you in our arms, but please know we hold you in our hearts.
Ellie & John Marcozzi
Laurajane Fitzsimons
December 7, 2010
Our brother- in -law and Uncle Larry,
You are in our hearts and will be a part of us forever. Colleen, Lauren and Max--We love you and always will!
David, Laurajane, Aidan and Ellen
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