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1833 Plainfield Ave NE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lawrence Brown Obituary

Brown, Lawrence Larry E. Brown, age 79 of Grand Rapids, passed away August 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carole; children Robin (Gerry) Whiteman, Scott Brown, Craig (Sue) Brown; grandchildren Ricky (Amy) Clellan, Nicole Clellan; brother-in-law Ron Beach; nieces and nephews. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy. The service to remember and celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, September 3 at 11 AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield Ave. NE where friends may visit with his family for one hour prior to the service and for a time following the service. For those who wish, memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice are appreciated. To read more about Larry's life, to share a memory or to sign his guestbook, visit www.lifestorynet.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2015.

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Valerie bOYINK

September 2, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donna Wenger

September 1, 2015

I worked quite a few years with Larry. I enjoyed all of them with him. We had a lot of good laughs and he was always a great help to me. I know his family will miss him a lot. RIP Larry

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