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Lawrence ‘Larry’ M. Dawes
12/19/1935 — 10/17/2008
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in St. Louis, Missouri
Lawrence ‘Larry’ M. Dawes
Lawrence M. Dawes
Lawrence Melvin Dawes passed away at home on October 17, 2008 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was born December 19, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank and Mary Kitchens Dawes.
Larry came to Richland with his parents in 1944 where his father worked on the Manhattan Project at Hanford. Larry graduated from Columbia High School now Richland High School in Richland, Washington in 1954. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in November of 1954 and served 4 years as an Air Policeman, stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was honorably discharged in January 1959 and shortly thereafter met the love of his life, Pauline Lively. They were married on September 4, 1959 in Richland, Washington, and sealed in the Oakland California LDS Temple on December 12, 1967.
Larry attended Columbia Basin College where he graduated in Engineering Technology.
His career as an Instrumentation Engineer took him to a variety of locations throughout the west and mid-west. While living in Kentucky, Larry was commissioned an Honorable Kentucky Colonel by Governor Wendel H. Ford on July 9, 1974. He retired in 2003 from Washington Group International, after working at the Umatilla Chemical Depot.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in a variety of positions over the years.
Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pauline, of West Richland, son Michael and wife Gabbi of Temecula, California; daughter Susan Ricciardi and husband, Jon, of Kennewick; son Matthew and wife, Julie, of Pasco; and daughter Julie Zirker and husband, Kent, of Pasco. He is survived by grandchildren: Allyson Dawes, Sydney and Natalie Ricciardi; Evan, Emily and Kaylie Dawes; and Ethan and Jenna Zirker. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Linda Dawes of Wildomar, California, and numerous extended family members. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank.
Viewing will be Tuesday, October 21st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Einan's Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland, WA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October, 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Paradise Chapel, 4500 Paradise, West Richland, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Humanitarian Services or Tri-Cities Hospice.
I am excited for the day when we will finally be together in Heaven, and I can actually talk to you.
I love you.
I miss you SO much, my sweetheart! The years went by too fast, but I’m grateful for all the “adventures” we had throughout the years. We will be together again one day. I love you!
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hey #2,Sorry you had to leave your wife and family, but you know how the Lord works, his time. But in this case I wonder if he needed a good Instrument Tech for a long term job with lots of benifits.
Pauline and family, Nancy and I have you in our prayers. Thanks for being our friends all these years keep in touch
Love you all, Larry #3
Pauline and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Although we never had the opportunity to know Larry really well, we do have fond memories of the times we did get to spend with him. He impressed us as a very kind person–someone we were proud to have as a member of our family. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Aunt Pauline and family,
Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Uncle Larry was a wonderful man who touched so many lives.
With all our love,
John, Leanna, Ashliann, Aundria, Brynn and Becca
Pauline and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this tender time. May you be at peace knowing our Heavenly Father’s plan for us all.
Larry was a delightful co-worker in Facilities Management; he, Jim Nelson, Darrel Staffek, Bob Talbot and I shared a lot of laughs and good conversation. He was a great example to all, just a really good man. He will be missed by many and often remembered.
Dear Pauline & Family,
We just received the sad news about Larry. We remember Larry as an exceptionally nice person. We know he will be missed. Please pass on our condolences to other family members. You are in our prayers. God Bless.
I did not know Brother Dawes personally but know that the family will be reunited. God Bless you and give you strentgh.
Auntie and Family- Our prayers are with you so sorry we can’t be there. Uncle Larry will be missed but always in our hearts. We love you all.
We are very sorry to hear of you loss. Larry & I attended CBC together. Back then he had a T-Bird that could travel 110 mph, I know as one day we were late for class, wow what a ride. We shall miss him. God Bless
What a loss. I remember all the fun times at baseball games sitting next to him and his great sense of humor. Our prayers are with all the family members.
Julie and Matt, Today is a difficult one for you and your families. We are thinking of you and of what a loss your father must be to kids as wonderful as he left behind. Our prayers are with you.
Aunt Pauline, you are in our family prayers! We are so sorry for your loss.. Sorry we are unable to make it to the funeral but hold you close to our hearts!
Love you!
My condolences to Pauline during this time of grief. I will always remember both of you sitting behind us at church watching over us while raising our children. Larry was always friendly and welcomed us into the ward.
Again may Heavenly Father comfort you during this time.
Love the Wilson’s Dale & Heidi and kids
Dear Pauline and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Larry’s death but know he is at peace and no longer suffereing.
I am glad that Larry and I had the opportunity to talk after these many years, it meant a lot to me. I just wish we had been able to connect sooner as we were friends through school.
We extend our sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
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Lawrence ‘Larry’ M. Dawes