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Lawrence Ross Ternan

1939 - 2014

Lawrence Ross Ternan obituary, 1939-2014, Auburn Hills, MI

BORN

1939

DIED

2014

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Pixley Funeral Home - Rochester

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

Lawrence Ternan Obituary

Ternan, Lawrence Ross; age 74; of Auburn Hills passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 with his wife and children by his side. Larry graduated from Southfield High School, Western Michigan University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School. Larry practiced law for over 45 years, serving as partner in Oakland County law firms and as the Rochester Hills city attorney for 28 years. He also served as President of the Oakland County Bar Association, President of the Oakland County Bar Foundation and was a founding member of Inns of Court, Oakland Court. Larry was a member of the Bay View Association for 39 years, serving on the Board of Trustees and as President for six years. Larry was also an active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the St. Paul’s Men’s Group, and the Rotary Club of Rochester. Survived by his loving wife Suzanne of 46 years, children, Amy Ternan, San Francisco, CA, David (Tiffani) Ternan, Denver, CO, and brother Lynn (Katherine) Ternan, Callawassie, SC. Memorial gathering Friday November 21, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd., Rochester, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations suggested to the Mesothelioma Foundation, 1317 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 www.curemeso.org or to the Bay View Association, P.O. Box 583, Petoskey, MI 49770 www.bayviewassociation.org

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Published by Daily Tribune from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2014.

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Larry Hansen

November 26, 2014

My condolences to the surviving family! I grew up with Larry in the same neighborhood and was a friend of Lynn's. God, bless his family in this time of their loss.

Peter Grund

November 26, 2014

May our Lord's peace be with you. So sorry to see this. We remember fondly our times at St. John school with you and your family and the great visit to Bay View.
Blessings, Pete and Kitty Grund

November 21, 2014

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Larry.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss....our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love and prayers, Tim & Linda Ternan

Peter and Betsy Marsh

November 21, 2014

Dear Sue,

We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was always positive and uncomplaining, a wonderful role model. We will miss his kind and thoughtful insights in our Bible study classes. May you be sustained by God's loving presence in the coming days.

November 20, 2014

Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Larry's death. We feel so privileged to have gotten to know Larry and you, Suzanne, by our friendship with Lynn and Katherine. My you be blessed by your family at this time of sorrow. I pray that your time together in Denver will be rich with memories of Larry's life and his time with all of you.
In sympathy,
Jim and Mary Springer

Dianna and Bob Swenson

November 20, 2014

Dear Sue,
I am sooo sorry that you have lost Larry. Fortunately he knows Christ and is in heaven but I know that does not fill the loss you feel. You guys are such a wonderful couple. We will miss him in in Family Life class and at our super bowl party. Our sincerest sympathy, Dianna and Bob Swenson

Phyllis Tomlinson

November 19, 2014

Dear Suzanne, So very sorry to hear of your great loss. May you take some comfort from the love and caring of your family and friends and your wonderful lifetime memories.

Alice and Mic Shaeffer

November 19, 2014

Dear Sue and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. What a great man! Larry was so kind and sweet, we will miss seeing him at St. Paul's and in Family Life class. His quiet presence will be missed.

November 18, 2014

My Dearest Sue,
This evening my Sister In Law called to tell me about the loss of your dear and precious Larry. We are so very sorry. Words are difficult to find to express our deepest sorrow. My God give you and your children strength and peace at this very sad time. We remember what a beautiful wedding you and Larry had and a true wonderful beginning of your life together.
Affectionately, Ed and Alice Gordon ( Kalamazoo, Mich)

Walter Coffey

November 18, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I was impressed with his excellent leadership skills and the expertise he provided Bay View as its President. Thank you for his service to Bay View and the Methodist Church Community. He will be greatly missed.

November 18, 2014

One of the truly "nice guys" in our community. Although we have only known Larry for the past eight years, we will miss him as a good and loyal friend. We never heard him complain about his struggles over the past few months. Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and her family.
Jack and Joanne Stroebel

Elsie MIsner

November 17, 2014

Dear Sue and family,
I just heard about Larry from Connie. No matter how anticipated, it is never expected when they actually leave us. I am so sorry. It has been a valiant battle and he made the most of every day God gave him.
Blessings on you.
Elsie

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620 Romeo Rd, Rochester, MI

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