Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riley, Lawrence S. 2013
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Friday, December 27, 2013


Lawrence S. (Larry) Riley, age 85, from Ionia, Mich., passed away Christmas Eve 
2013.  By Larry's side was his loving wife of 62 wonderful years, Shirley 
Dawson (Riley). 

Lawrence was born in Lansing, Mich., and was employed by General Motors for 28 
years.  Lawrence was a Veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Purple 
Heart, he served as an Army Sergeant with the 7th Calvary Infantry Unit.  
Lawrence was extremely talented and enjoyed working with wood, Lawrence could 
always be found in his garage working on a new project, but Larry's greatest 
passion was creating amazing bird houses.

Lawrence was a loving father to Judi (Jerry) Sawyers, Larry Riley, Nick 
(Denise) Riley, and Jodi Heyboer. Lawrence was a wonderful grandfather to many 
grandchildren, Torri (John) Howell, Jeremy (Carla) Sawyers, Josh (Samantha) 
Sawyers, Carrie Sawyers, Rod (Sarah) Riley, Ryan Heyboer, Montana Riley and 
Dakota Riley.  Lawrence was also blessed with nine beautiful great 
grandchildren.  Lawrence also had a very dear friend, Judi Wentland, who was 
like a daughter to him. 

Lawrence is survived by his sisters Eva Markiw, Helen (Don) Hogan and Gloria 
Butler.  Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Lilly Riley, 
and his brother Ralph Riley.

A memorial service as well as a get-together for Lawrence's family and friends 
will be held in the spring of 2014, so that all of Larry's family and friends 
may travel safely.  The family wishes to say a very special thank you to the 
Lemmon/Holton Cancer Pavilion and thank the nurses and doctors at the Lettinga 
Cancer Center for their loving care of Lawrence.  Funeral arrangements by Lake 
Funeral Home of Ionia.


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