Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Edwards, Lawrence "Larry" 2002
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 9 Apr 2002

Lawrence “Larry” Edwards, beloved husband and father, of Lake Odessa passed 
away at his home on Fri., April 5, 2002, at the age of 81.  Larry was born in 
Flushing on Feb. 23, 1921, to Don and Vivia (Dow) Edwards.  He graduated from 
Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek in 1941.  Larry married Grace Perkins in 
Durand on Oct. 17, 1943.

While serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, he and Grace moved to Kansas 
City.  After his discharge they returned to Swartz Creek and farmed until 
1956.  For the next 35 years he farmed in the Lake Odessa.

He is survived by Grace, his loving wife of 59 years; his daughter, Bobbie 
(Russ) Campeau of Clarksville; his son, Larry (Elly) Edwards of Florida; his 
grandchildren, Russ (Stacey) Campeau Jr., Jim (Nicole) Campeau, Larry Campeau, 
Jamie (Mike) Fletcher and Andy Edwards; his great-grandchildren, Tabitha Ann 
Campeau, Riki Edwards, Rebecca Ann Campeau and Rayann Campeau; his former 
daughter-in-law, Connie Edwards; his special friends, Carl and Edith Grashius; 
and many other loving relatives and friends.  Larry was preceded in death by 
his parents; and his brother and sister, Alton Edwards and Marguerite Herin.

At Larry’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral services.  There 
will be a remembrance luncheon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. May 5, 2002, at the 
home of Bobbi and Russ Campeau.  Memorial contributions may be made to the 
Barry Community Hospice.  Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel 
in Lake Odessa.


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