Richard Lee "Dick" Lawrence

Richard 'Dick' Lee LAWRENCE Richard 'Dick' Lee Lawrence, 68, died January 3, 2011 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA, due to complications during heart valve replacement surgery. Dick was born October 23, 1942, in Renton, WA and retired in 2002 from his career as a diesel and heavy duty mechanic. He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1966 as an aircraft mechanic specialist stationed in the United States for three years and in Goose Bay, Labrador, Newfoundland for one year followed by two years in the reserves. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ethel, brother Raymond and sister Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Misty Lawrence of Kennewick, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Andrew Payne of West Richland, WA and five grandchildren; Addison, Ashton, Teagan, Holt and Kiesen. Dick is also survived by his brother, Tom Lawrence of Kennewick, WA; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Tom Allen of Auburn, WA and numerous nieces and nephews to whom he was lovingly known as 'Uncle Papa'. Dick's family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Chaugle and the entire surgical staff at Kadlec Medical Center for all of their heartfelt care and tremendous services. We are very grateful for their efforts. Services will be held on Friday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, WA.