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Lonnie Sawyer Obituary
SAWYER,
Lonnie
(Age 80)
Lonnie passed away at home on April 13, 2011 after a long battle with coronary artery disease. He lived a full life right up to the end and was a true inspiration to all his family and friends.
Lonnie was born in Crofton, Nebraska on April 7, 1931 to Lester Henry and Hazel Victoria Sawyer.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Romona (Young), their three children, son David Sawyer, daughters Sue Mauk, Terri Hall and husband Mark. Grandchildren Paul Mauk and wife Rachel with great granddaughter Skylar Kathleen, Amy (Mauk) VandeVanter and husband Kurt and Matt Hall. Sister Mary and husband Roland Johnson plus many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by sister Katherine Harrison.
Lonnie grew up on the family farm outside of Bloomfield, Nebraska. He met the love of his life forever, Romona, at the University of Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska "Once a Cornhusker - Always a Cornhusker". After graduation he moved west to work at Kaiser Aluminum Mead works until his retirement in 1985.
The true passions of his life were bird hunting and salmon fishing. He enjoyed the cackle of a pheasant before he shot it over his dog Chief. He loved to hear the scream of the fishing reel on a nice "smiley" salmon. He was one outdoors guy, enjoying golfing, bowling, gardening and laking with his family and friends.
Most precious to him was his family. Their needs, desires and happiness were foremost in his thoughts. He will be sorely missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, April 18th at Heritage Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
April 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Husband.
Ruth had called us and told us about Lonnie.
Romona do you have an e-mail?
My e-mail is I would be happy to corespondence with you. We are in San Francisco now and will be going home next week.
Dean & Rosie
April 17, 2011
Dear Ramona, I also received a call from Ruth Long. I give you and your family my hearthfelt colondences.
Bonnie Gangwish Lawrence. Denver, CO
Mary Kellogg
April 16, 2011
Mona, I am so sorry to hear about Lonnie's passing. Alice called and told me, we had just been talking about him a few hours before. She said he was so happy about your motor home and where you were going to keep it this summer.Again, my colondences to you and your family. Mary Kellogg
April 16, 2011
One of the finest men I have ever known, with his dear wife Ramona in the best marriage that God ever blessed, the best shot with a rifle that I have ever seen, and a great laugh and sense of humor, an acceptance of life's craziness, and an abiding love for family. We shall all miss him so very much.
Danny Harrison, his sister's son.
Les & Ruth Gangwish
April 16, 2011
We received a telephone call from Ruth Long concerning Lonnie's passing. We send our heartfelt concern for you, Ramona, and family.
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