Lawrence E. Anderson, 85 Karlstad - Lawrence E. Anderson, 85, died July 25, 2004. Services were held on Thursday, July 29, at Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle, with Pastor Mark Hanson officiating. Interment was at Karlstad Cemetery. Lawrence Edwin Anderson, the son of the late J. Alfred and Emma (Peterson) Anderson, was born on Dec. 17, 1918, in Springbrook Township of Kittson County, near Kennedy. He grew to manhood there, attending rural school near his home. On November 6, 1942, Lawrence was united in marriage to Gay Johnson in Nelson Park Township, Marshall County, near Strandquist. The couple farmed in Springbrook Township until 1972. Lawrence was employed by Halma Concrete for 13. In 1983, they moved into Karlstad where they have since made their home. Lawrence was a long-time member of the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle, serving on the church council and also enjoyed playing his guitar in the church orchestra for many years. He also served on the Springbrook Town Board. Lawrence had been in failing health for the past several years, and passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., on Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Gay; one daughter: Judy, Mrs. Rodney Braaten, of Thief River Falls; three sons: Jerry (Roxan), of Osseo; Curtis (Sherry), of Afton; and Don (Becky), of Karlstad; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister: Joyce, Mrs. Vergil Poole, of Lake Bronson; in addition to several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Sandra in 1996, and a brother, Lloyd. Casket bearers were: Jim Johnson, Terry Johnson, Michael Poole, Rodney Braaten, Paul Anderson and Louis Belisle. A00003B2004AG04

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