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John Laraway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1940 - 2021

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John Laraway born Nov. 1, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. Died 1/2/21. Cancer. Parents John Joseph (1976) and Bernice Kelly (1984) Laraway. Lived for many years in Iowa where he graduated from Burlington High School in 1958 and from Luther College in 1966. From June 1962 to June 1965, he served...

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I went through San Diego boot camp with John in June 1962. He was a good man & a good friend. I wish you peace & comfort.

I'm sorry to learn of John's passing. I always looked forward to his visits to the library.

John was a wonderful sales rep! I always enjoyed working with him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mariann, so sorry for your loss. I know he was surrounded by love.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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John Laraway was one of the finest and most decent men I have ever known. His deep and uncompromising love for America was exceeded only by his abiding faith in God and his total dedication to his beloved wife, Mariann and sons Mike and JR. John and I spent many hours talking about subjects as diverse as sports and theology. Although we often disagreed, we never argued. John was a man of rare grace, who never forgot his bedrock midwest roots. I am proud to have been his friend and I will...