John D. Lawson
John D. Lawson, loving husband, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2013 in St. Louis. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Tuesday, June 25th at Hendri’s Events, 4501 Ridgewood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116.
Mr. Lawson is survived by wife Martha Lawson of St. Louis, brother-in-law Robert Daws and sister-in-law Tamora Daws of Rio Rancho, NM, sister-in-law Margaret Huie of Sulphur Springs, TX, nieces Cristina Webb of Laguna Hills, CA, and Elizabeth Daws of Rio Rancho, NM, and nephew Bert and wife Kelly Daws and grand-niece Olivia Daws of Albuquerque, NM; nephew Giles Goin of Albany, TX and grand-nieces Lindsay and McKenzie Goin, grand-nephews Garrett and Colt Goin, and great-grand nephew, Hayden. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, “Coot,” and many dear friends.
John Lawson was born in St. Louis on April 29, 1944. He served in the US Army and was a pipe fitter by trade, retiring in 2002 after 30 years with the St. Louis Public School System. John was known for fishing and canoe adventures with friends and family, concocting gourmet meals, telling stories of his travels, giving gifts, and enjoying a good laugh. He will be loved and remembered by all that had the good fortune to know him.
A donation may be made to Sunshine Ministries to help the needy in inner-city St. Louis. www.sunshineministries.org
God has a special place in Heaven for fishermen and quail hunters. The weather is always cool, the game is always plentiful, and the season never ends. John is in very good company now and he is resting in peace. I love you, sister.
There is not enough room in this given space to relay my deeply pleasurable experiences that John & I shared with one another. So, I will say. he was rare and always had a friends back, he gave more than he received and humbly accepted that. All my love to you, John Lawson.
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