LAWRENCE FRANKLIN WOODBURY, September 24th, 1933 - August 18th, 2015. It is with heavy hearts to announce the peaceful passing of Lawrence Franklin Woodbury, August 18th, 2015 at the Battleford's Union Hospital. He was a devoted father, loving husband, and an amazing grandfather. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Seiri Aliina Woodbury, and his daughter Mellanie Aliina Woodbury. Lawrence will be lovingly remembered by his two children, Sean (Dawn) Woodbury from Llyodminister and Laura Woodbury from North Battleford. He will also be dearly missed by his four grandchildren, Maddux, Kelsie, Cassandra, and Brent. Lawrence was born in Regina, Sk. He attended school in Winnipeg, Manitoba - Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from grade 13 from Westdale Collegiate in Hamilton Ontario. He joined the army as an apprentice mechanic and when the Korean war broke out he transferred to the RCR Airborne Regiment. After taking parachute training, he became a paratrooper and was sent to Korea. He served Korea - the FAR EAST - and in Europe with NATO - for 7 1/2years. He took discharge in Calgary. He then took employment with Federal Water Development (PFRA), surveying, drafting, and designed water development projects in the 3 prairie provinces. In Hanna, Alberta he met and married Seiri a legal steno. They moved to Melfort, Sk and finally moved to North Battleford where Lawrence retired after 38 years of service with PFRA and was congratulated by the Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Lawrence was also involved with the Commissionaires, Federal Pensioners FSNA, Meals on Wheels, a member of the Legion Branch #70, and surveyed land transfers. He belonged to the Public Service Alliance of Canada as a Union member in which he was a steward and the Local President from 1969 to 1990. He also was initiated into Masonary Battle Lodge #19 1972, Royal Arch Chapter #9 1973, Worshipful Master, #19 1977, 1st Principle RAM #9 1978, and was a member of the Ionic 31 in North Battleford. He also proudly attended all Remembrance Day services in respect of all that have served their country. His loving wife of 45 years passed away August, 2010. They will be interred together at Woodlawn Cemetary - Veterans Section. Together Forever. The family would like to extend our gratitude to ward 3 of the Battleford's Union Hospital, the pallative team, Dr. Prystupa, Dr. Morton and his fellow colleagues, Dr. Tai and her staff from the Chronic Kidney Clinic in Saskatoon, and all other caregivers for providing care for Lawrence. We would also say thanks to all whom showed compassion and support in our time of need. Our father built a numerous amount of friendships throughout his life, and our family can proudly say he valued you all as well. In Lieu of flowers Donations may be made to the Pallative Ward at Battleford's Union Hospital, The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic in Saskatoon or to the Legion Branch #70 in North Battleford.
YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED
YOUR LOVING FAMILY
