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LAWRENCE DE KONING
Date of Passing: Nov 30, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAWRENCE DE KONING It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Lawrence de Koning, on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the age of 84 years. Lawrence was predeceased by his father Laurens Sr., mother Johanna van den Bos, stepmother Frida Roos, sister Ellen, brother Tom and daughter-in-law Bev. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Alida; their children, Tom (June), Jim (Bonnie), Shirley (Tsang) and Jack (Christine); 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Ann; two brothers, Frank (Delima) and Fred (Diane); as well as many extended family and close friends. Lawrence emigrated in 1953 from the Netherlands, then met and married Alida in 1955. He worked in the construction industry for 48 years. He had a deep love for music, sport and the outdoors. Some of his greatest achievements were being a self-taught musician, a professional soccer player and the building of the family cottage in Grindstone Provincial Park. The family would like to extend special thanks to the St. Boniface Palliative Care staff for their care and compassion shown during Lawrence's stay. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. with a reception to follow. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I worked with Lawrence from the mid 70's through to the mid 90's. He was a true craftsman. Always willing to teach, I learned so much from him. I will never forget coffee break conversation and his great enthusiasm for the WHA Winnipeg Jets, particularly Ulf Nilsson, Anders Hedburg, and Bobby Hull. We always knew we could extend our break a couple of minutes if we raised the topic of hockey. I was saddened to hear of his passing, and was out of the country at the time. My condolences to Alida and Tom, and all the family. He was a good man. Dave Stewart - Posted by: Dave Stewart (Co-worker) on: Feb 10, 2019
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Just heard about the passing of your dad. Thank goodness for the resurrection hope. ( John 5:28,29 ) I hope this will ease the pain of your loss. Hope to see you tomorrow. - Posted by: Lloyd Wally (friend of Jim & Bonnie) on: Dec 06, 2018
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Shirley and family, my compassion and care on the loss of your Dad. Even when you know he is no longer suffering, your loss is still great. Take care of one another. - Posted by: Kristin Franks (Former co-worker ) on: Dec 05, 2018
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So sorry for your loss Tom and family. - Posted by: Kim Halipchuk nee Gray (Went to school with Tom) on: Dec 05, 2018
