Laura H. Lawrence

Laura H. (Olsen) Lawrence, 89, of Hamilton, passed away of natural causes on October 29,
2012 at Discovery Care Center. She was born in Vincent, Iowa on September 14th, 1923 to Lewis
and Hattie (Wickerink) Olsen. She was the 3rd oldest of 11 children.
She married Kenneth J. Lawrence in Detroit, Michigan on June 7th, 1947. They moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1955 where Ken opened up his dental practice. Laura had many hobbies,
including: oil painting, sapphire digging, searching for arrowheads, and crocheting. She loved spending time with her family and loved to cook. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. According to her grandchildren, she was the best Lefse and Kringla maker in the world. Nothing brought her more joy than singing to and rocking her babies. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years; three sisters, infant
Laura Olsen, Olive Nichols, and Julia Wilshusen; and her brothers, Otto Olsen and Leonard Olsen.
Survivors include her five children, Karen Stephens (Sutton) of Anderson Island, W A; Mark
Lawrence of Missoula, MT; Trudy Lawrence of Anderson Island, WA; Brian Lawrence(Connie) of
Hamilton, MT. Craig Lawrence of Castle Rock, CO; ten grandchildren; and twelve great-grand
children; sisters, Sarah Olsen and Esther Albrecht; and brothers, Carl Olsen, Olaf Olsen, and Oscar Olsen; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or donor's choice.