Edward Kenneth Laws

1941 - 2016

Edward Kenneth Laws obituary, 1941-2016, Bear, DE

Edward Kenneth Laws

1941 - 2016

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

Edward Laws Obituary

Published by R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc. - Newark on Jul. 17, 2016.
Edward Kenneth (Ken) Laws, 75, of Bear, DE, passed away at home July 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Delaware, Ken was born in Newark on June 12, 1941. He was a graduate of Newark High School, a veteran of the Army National Guard and retired from a career at DuPont as a computer programmer. He had a love of horses, John Deere tractors, and he and his wife enjoyed their annual trips to Alpine Lake, WV. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 50 years, Doreen C. Laws; a daughter Dawn Benson and her husband Mark of Newark; 8 grandchildren, Scott Estep, Taylor Benson, Abigail Benson, Mark Benson, Jr., Jenna Benson, Brennen Laws, Andrew Schaen and Payton Schaen; a sister Shelva Hendrickson and a brother, Harry Laws. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his daughter Kelli A. Laws. Services honoring his life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday July 22, 2016 at R.T Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 West Main St., Newark, DE 19711, with a visitation at the funeral home beginning at 10:00. Burial will follow the service at Hickory Grove Cemetery.

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August 14, 2016

Larry Lanouette posted to the memorial.

July 23, 2016

Ronald Estep sr. posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2016

Gary Heil posted to the memorial.

Larry Lanouette

August 14, 2016

Ken and I both worked at DuPont..he was a programmer and I was a computer statician...he was always pleasant and down to earth and fun guy to be around.....We talked mostly about work and cars.
I'll always remember that when was leaving the parking lot, on his last day at Dupont's, he spotted me returning from lunch and made a special effort to drive over to say good-by and to wish me good luck..

I retired in 2005...I wish I took the time to see him and catch up on things

Ronald Estep sr.

July 23, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss, our love and prayers to all of you.

Gary Heil

July 21, 2016

Doreen and Brennan: We have loved having Ken as our neighbor for so many years. His loving, kind ways to everyone he came in contact with will be sorely missed, along with seeing him enjoying cutting those fields on his tractors. May you take comfort in being assured we will once again see him where there is no more sorrow, sickness or death. God bless your family, praying for comfort now and ongoing. The Heil's

Kitty Cavender & family

July 20, 2016

Doreen, We are so sorry to hear of your sad news. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Billie Todd

July 20, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Diane Stoddard

July 20, 2016

Doreen & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Hope you find some comfort in all your beautiful memories!
Earl & Diane Stoddard

Sandy Stecher

July 20, 2016

Sorry for your loss Doreen, he's at peace now.

Sandra Strothmann

July 20, 2016

Doreen sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammy Carpenter

July 19, 2016

To Doreen & Brennan,may your heart be filled with fond loving memories through this difficult time ,He was a loving a caring man who was very proud & loved you all very much ,I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him,

Inez

July 19, 2016

Dawn, although your father's voice may be silent now, I pray that his spirit and his love for you echo inside your heart forever. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Zeccola

July 19, 2016

Dawn,

So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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