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John Warren "Jack" Lawrence

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1928 - 2019

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February 3, 2019
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Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Lawrence, John "Jack" Warren 3/25/1928 - 2/3/2019 Richland John ("Jack") Warren Lawrence, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019, surrounded by family. Jack leaves his wife of 62 years, Joanne (McDonald) Lawrence; his daughters, Joni (Tim) Knapper and Jane (Joe) Brogger; and his sons,...

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David Preston crewing with Jack, Joanne, and Jeff

Much love and sympathies from the Preston family. It has been an honor to know Jack. He and David are sailing heavenly shores together now

Gull Lake crew with David Preston

What a wonderful friend Jack is! Fond memories. Dad has been gone from us 16 years; a visit with Jack was like visiting a loving uncle. So glad we could visit you, Joanne, and Jack last time we were in Michigan, and laugh together. Connie Preston Johnson

Joanne and Joni, Just learned about Jack's passing. I am sorry that I wasn't there at his funeral. The world is a much better place because of Jack. I will always remember him. You and your family are in my prayers. Jim and Barb Devlin

We will all miss this wonderful, kind and soft spoken gentleman. Our love goes out to Joanne and his family.
Louise and Peter Franck

Jane, Joni and the Lawrence family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Read the write up of him and, wow, what an accomplished man he was. Take care now - thinking of you all.

Joni, Jane and family,
My heart goes out to you all during your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

I was so sad to hear of this today and so sorry to not be able to attend his service. Jack was a kind man who touched a lot of lives. Without him I would not have had a place to retire from. He provided us with the space to be creative and get paid. He didn't always understand why we needed "more equipment " but was always willing to allow us to try new things. He recognized the value of people when given a chance to succeed. We asked for a lot and he gave us more than he may ever...

Jack on the maiden voyage of the "Friends Good Will"

Dinner with Jack and Joanne one year ago.