Lawrence Edward Townsend 1934-1984
Married 21 Feb 1959 Mary Elizabeth Calvin
Two daughters: Lisa Lynn Townsend, Dorothy Ann Townsend
Lawrence was born to John and Dorothy Crowfoot Townsend on August 18, 1934 in Rushville, NE. He was one of five children. After Lawrence's father found work in California, the young family followed in the spring when school let out in May of 1943. The family traveled by rail, their household goods had already been shipped ahead.
Lawrence was married to Mary Elizabeth Calvin on February 21, 1959 and the couple made their home in California. Lawrence served in the Korean War and was a machinist by trade.
The couple were blessed with two daughters, Lisa Lynn and Dorothy Ann. The family had a love of horses and were co-owners of the C Bar T Ranch in Turlock, CA for 25 years. He served three terms as president of the Mid-Valley Appaloosa Horse Club and his daughters participated in many various horse shows and events.
A brain tumor took Lawrence's life early, but he died in the same way he lived --with quiet strength and dignity. He loved his family deeply and will always live in their hearts.
Contributed by Nancy L. Townsend Buchan
Two daughters: Lisa Lynn Townsend, Dorothy Ann Townsend
Lawrence was born to John and Dorothy Crowfoot Townsend on August 18, 1934 in Rushville, NE. He was one of five children. After Lawrence's father found work in California, the young family followed in the spring when school let out in May of 1943. The family traveled by rail, their household goods had already been shipped ahead.
Lawrence was married to Mary Elizabeth Calvin on February 21, 1959 and the couple made their home in California. Lawrence served in the Korean War and was a machinist by trade.
The couple were blessed with two daughters, Lisa Lynn and Dorothy Ann. The family had a love of horses and were co-owners of the C Bar T Ranch in Turlock, CA for 25 years. He served three terms as president of the Mid-Valley Appaloosa Horse Club and his daughters participated in many various horse shows and events.
A brain tumor took Lawrence's life early, but he died in the same way he lived --with quiet strength and dignity. He loved his family deeply and will always live in their hearts.
Contributed by Nancy L. Townsend Buchan
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