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Carolyn
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Lawrence
1931 - 2016
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Shawnda Conner
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Michele Sargent
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Veronica Kane
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Shelli Dowd Vredenburg
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Shelly Brooks
"She was a very special lady. I will always remember her. Rest In Peace Mrs. La"
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Tom Taldo
"What a wonderful teacher. I remember my time with her in 3rd and 4th grade in He"
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Cynthia Pearce LCH dietary
"I will miss her so much I called her Mema she was a joy in glad I got to know h"
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Kimberle Kells
"Over 20 years ago, this crazy, wonderfully ornery lady walked into my job& my li"
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"Good bye my neighbor, teacher, and friend.
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Obituary for Carolyn Lawrence
Dateline: Shields
Name: Carolyn Lawrence
Age: 85
Died: Friday, December 9, 2016 at Lane County Hospital in Dighton
Born: October 4, 1931 at Buffalo, Oklahoma
Parents: Vernon & Joye (McGee) Adams
Marriage: to Howard Lawrence on June 25, 1963 at Dighton
Membership: United Methodist Church of Dighton
Carolyn attended Grade School and High School in Laverne, Oklahoma. She attended 1 year of college at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasaw, Oklahoma and finished her Bachelor Of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a double minor in Science and History at Panhandle A&M in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Later in her career she earned the title of Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University. She taught in Rural schools for 3 years each in Pleasant View, Amy & Alamota and 2nd Grade at Lincoln Primary in Dighton. She along with other teachers set up the first Chapter 1 Reading Program in Dighton. In 1968 she quit teaching to raise her family and help on the family farm while also substitute teaching at Shields. In 1983 she started teaching again at Healy in the 3rd and 4th grades until 1998. She enjoyed shark teeth hunting, fishing and camping, reading and being around her Grandchildren and other kids. She was also involved with 4-H and the Lane County Saddle Club.
Survivors: Husband Howard Lawrence Home
2 Daughters Kymberly Hop Rapid City, South Dakota
Kamala Ries Pueblo, Colorado
1 Son Stacy Lawrence Shields
2 Sisters Marilyn Roberts Claremore, Oklahoma
Gaye Bennett North Glen, Colorado
5 Grandchildren
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Monday
Place: United Methodist Church in Dighton
Officiating: Rev Berniece Ludlum
Burial: Dighton Memorial Cemetery
Memorials: Lane County Long Term Care
In care of Boomhower Funeral Home
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839 620-397-5792
Name: Carolyn Lawrence
Age: 85
Died: Friday, December 9, 2016 at Lane County Hospital in Dighton
Born: October 4, 1931 at Buffalo, Oklahoma
Parents: Vernon & Joye (McGee) Adams
Marriage: to Howard Lawrence on June 25, 1963 at Dighton
Membership: United Methodist Church of Dighton
Carolyn attended Grade School and High School in Laverne, Oklahoma. She attended 1 year of college at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasaw, Oklahoma and finished her Bachelor Of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a double minor in Science and History at Panhandle A&M in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Later in her career she earned the title of Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University. She taught in Rural schools for 3 years each in Pleasant View, Amy & Alamota and 2nd Grade at Lincoln Primary in Dighton. She along with other teachers set up the first Chapter 1 Reading Program in Dighton. In 1968 she quit teaching to raise her family and help on the family farm while also substitute teaching at Shields. In 1983 she started teaching again at Healy in the 3rd and 4th grades until 1998. She enjoyed shark teeth hunting, fishing and camping, reading and being around her Grandchildren and other kids. She was also involved with 4-H and the Lane County Saddle Club.
Survivors: Husband Howard Lawrence Home
2 Daughters Kymberly Hop Rapid City, South Dakota
Kamala Ries Pueblo, Colorado
1 Son Stacy Lawrence Shields
2 Sisters Marilyn Roberts Claremore, Oklahoma
Gaye Bennett North Glen, Colorado
5 Grandchildren
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Monday
Place: United Methodist Church in Dighton
Officiating: Rev Berniece Ludlum
Burial: Dighton Memorial Cemetery
Memorials: Lane County Long Term Care
In care of Boomhower Funeral Home
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
Boomhower Funeral Home Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839 620-397-5792
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