Lawrence Vernon Anderson, age 84 of Kaleva, died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born October 20, 1929 in Bear Lake Township the son of the late William A. and Ida (Lindstrom) Anderson. He was a graduate of Onekama High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Lawrence was employed as a Journeyman Electrician at Ex-Cello in Manistee as well as farming apples and cherries. He was a life member of VFW Bear Creek Post # 6333, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1765 of Manistee and the Michigan United Conservation Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and loved watching baseball. Lawrence is survived by two brothers, Roland Anderson of Kewanee, IL, Ralph Anderson of Raleigh, North Carolina; his sister-in-law, Iris Anderson of Dayton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Hayden, Don, Harold and Robert Anderson, and sister, Florence Kruse. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Oak Grove Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Kenneth Hovingh officiating. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Bear Lake Township Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Bear Creek Post #6333 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions in Lawrence’s name may be directed to the Manistee Community Foundation for Veterans Transportation Fund. Please visit his personal book of memories page at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo with the family. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
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Lawrence Anderson
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