Lawrence, Kansas
1942 - 2022
September 26, 1942 - December 1, 2022 Douglas Lawrence was part of that unusual group of people for whom one career simply isn't enough. His varied and prolific contributions to music and ministry blessed many for more than 60 years. Doug was born on September 26, 1942 in El Segundo, California...
Read MoreHe sang "Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire.", in the 1980's at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium with the Lake Avenue Church Sanctuary Choir and orchestra. This was one of the greatest things to happen to me since I sang in that choir.
Carolin Oliver
November 01, 2024 | Friend
Doug first came to my attention when - as a teenager - he was a trombonist in an Inglewood, California church orchestra. I was the choir director. Doug had a nice tone on his horn. Many years passed. We next crossed paths when he was the innovative choir director and producer of music at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. Then, and a few years later, together we performed my arrangements and one composition for vocal and piano. Fortunately for the audiences,...
Mark Davidson
February 17, 2023 | Other
I´m so saddened to hear this news!! My family had the pleasure of meeting Doug during the Bach Festival many years ago! He became one of our family´s closest friends and I always looked forward to his many visits to Bethlehem! His has gained a wonderful again ...I can be sure the heavens are singing with joy!! Much love to you all at this time. With love and sympathy ...Martha (Young) Kelly
Martha Kelly
December 09, 2022 | Friend
