Laurence-Askins-Obituary

Laurence Leo Askins

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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ASKINS - Laurence Leo Askins, aged 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marie Askins; brothers, Bernard, Joseph, Thomas and Rev. Robert Askins; sister, Josephine Snook. He is survived by his loving family who came first in his...

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Dear Linda, Mike, Madelyn and all you wonderful children of Larry,

I think about Larry and have to smile! He was always happy, fun, and had that glint in his eye that forewarned you of a funny story to come. Sure enough he had some good tales to tell!

Larry looked GREAT at the fundraiser in January and I had hoped he would be dancing for a long time to come. Mic and I are sad about our world losing such a chipper, wonderful person but all of heaven is certainly...

Dear Linda, Mike and all the Askin Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful man and great friend to my parents. I had the pleasure of seeing both of your parents recently and once again was reminded of how caring they are. My thoughts are with you and I know that Larry will live on in the many memories that you all shared together.
Sincerely, Mary (Boylon) Magnuson

Dear Mrs. Askins and to the entire family,

I was incredibly saddened upon hearing that Mr. Askins had passed away. Mrs. Askins, you and Larry were such a huge comfort to us last month when mom died. You went over above being at the funeral home,making food, and helping so much with the luncheon. It was reassuring to have you both there and now I'm not there for you. Please know how very much we love you and wish for you and your family to remember the many, many wonderful times you...

Louise,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family will have a special place in my prayers tonight.

Dearest Louise, Mike, Mitch and Moe,

My deepest sympathy to your entire family. May the feelings of loss, emptiness and pain soon grow less in time. My thoughts and prays for your family to love, respect and grow stronger every day with all the nurturing, guidance and kindness your Father has given each of you.
Love,

My sympathies to the family during this time. Mr. Askins was a vital part of my life growing up and I have many very fond memories of him.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember many wonderful stories about Mr. Askins and what a great sense of humor he had. (St. Thomas grad '71)

Dear Matt, we are sorry to hear about your dad. We know that you were very close to him and he was a great person. Even though we can not be there at this time we wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Bank Call Center friends - Jan, Dawn, Stephanie, Karri and Nikki.

Dear Linda and Michael,

We are so sorry for your loss. This is a huge tragedy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take time to reflect on all of the good times and the memories. Bill Venhuizen & Stacie Stevens