Charles Jr Obituary (1931

Charles E. Lawrence Jr. passed away peacefully on September 26, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born to Charles E. Lawrence Sr. and Vera Jefferies on May 8, 1931 in Tooele, Utah. He was the third of four children, and eldest son. He was raised in Tooele and graduated from Tooele High in 1949. He continued his education at Utah State Agricultural College where he graduated with a business degree. He joined the ROTC in college and is a veteran of the Korean conflict. Following his military service, he fulfilled a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Northwest. Upon his return, he married his eternal companion, Sharol Annette Mueller in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed over 50 years together before his sweetheart preceded him through the veil. Together they raised eight children, five sons, and three daughters. Their posterity has blossomed to over ninety descendants and counting. He joined his father in the family business, “Lawrence Floral”, in 1967 and served the community for over thirty years. Chuck was an avid scouter, working with countless young men, and was recognized as a “Silver Beaver” recipient. Twenty-four of his descendants received the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an active member of “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” and served as a High Councilor, Bishop, and wherever the Lord called him. Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandson Michael Lawrence and sister, Dorothy Iman. He is survived by his sister, Lucille Knowlden, brother Bob (Carol) Lawrence, children; Linda (Bob) Clegg, Shauna (Ned) Bevan, Chuck (Crystal) Lawrence, Bill (Heather) Lawrence, Kent (Julia) Lawrence, Byron (Keri) Lawrence, Jim (Melinda Lawrence, and Annette (Jason) Shaw, thirty-eight grandchildren, and forty-one great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, September 30th at Tate Mortuary from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Service will be held the following day at the Tooele, 1st Ward Chapel, 253 S 200 E, at 11:00 AM with a viewing prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery following the service. We would like to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Cottage Glen, and Rocky Mountain Hospice. Your love and concern for our dad was a blessing to our family. Thank you! To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles E. Lawrence Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.