Lynnwood "Jon" LaGuire

Lynnwood "Jon" LaGuire, age, 89 of Owosso passed away peacefully at home with his loving daughters at his side on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00am at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Jon was born August 6, 1936, in Owosso, MI, the eldest son of Dudley L & Edna (VanKammen) LaGuire. He graduated from Owosso High School in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy on his 18th birthday. He served aboard the USS IOWA (BB61) for 30 months and at the Naval Air Station, Hutchinson, Kansas for one year. He was honorably discharged June 10, 1958.
Jon married Jan Pabst on August 12, 1961, and welcomed two daughters during their marriage. He joined the Owosso Police Department in 1961 and retired in 1987 at the rank of Lieutenant. After marrying his second wife, Darlene Smith, they moved to Springfield, Missouri, and Jon started working for Bass Pro Shops in the hunting department in 1988. He worked for Bass Pro Shops for 24 years. Jon was a member of Knights of Columbus #1139, 3rd Degree, American Legion Post 57 in Owosso, and the National Rifle Association.
Jon enjoyed riding motorcycles, bowling, working in his yard and hunting. His greatest joy was his yearly deer hunting trip up to Thompsonville, MI, which he considered "God's Country" with his favorite hunting companions Bob & David Kebler and his daughters Renee' and Rachel. Dad's favorite saying was "Daylight in the Swamp."
Jon is survived by his daughters, Renee' Moya and Rachel (Tim) Spencer; granddaughter, Marisa Moya; brothers, Michael G. LaGuire and Philip D. LaGuire and his ex-wife Jan LaGuire, whom he remained close friends with throughout the years. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends; along with his constant companion, his cat Maddie.
He was predeceased by his parents, grandson, AJ Moya, sisters-in-law, Janice LaGuire, Sherry LaGuire, and Debbie LaGuire, also his second wife Darlene LaGuire.
Jon and his family are being cared for by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Owosso.
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