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Thursday, March 29, 2018
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2018
My dad: "The world thinks Yankees are from America. Americans think Yankees are from the north. Northerners think Yankees are in New England. In New England, Yankees are from Vermont. In Vermont, a Yankee is someone who eats pie for breakfast."
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Thank you. I just realized why he asked about your breakfast coffee !
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Pat Pfingsten posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
My husband Steve as well as myself are so grateful for Ken's gracious time of greeting people at Lakeview as well as his many prayers for our church, ministry and individuals. He was a man of strong faith.
In Jesus Name, Steve and Pat Pfingsten
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
During my first semester as a junior, I turned 16. My father taught me to drive his Volkswagen.
Female Friend 1 had dated Male Friend 2, but after their breakup, she had several episodes of dating Male Friend 1 during high school and college. Her father refused to teach her to drive or to let her use his car to get a license. My dad added her to our driving lessons. When our beginner's permits matured, my father cajoled Female Friend 1's father into giving written permission for a driving test. Female Friend 1's father did so with the understanding that Female Friend 1 would not drive his car.
My father accompanied Female Friend 1 and me to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Highland, Indiana, next to the Town Theater. A very tall Prussian-looking man with a brush cut and a sour look folded himself into the Volkswagen next to me. His knees pointed toward his chin. I turned on the ignition and began adjusting the mirrors. I planned to sound the horn and check the lights and turn signals. The Prussian snapped, "Forget that crap. Just get this damn doodle bug moving."
We drove several blocks, turning left, turning right, visiting four-way stops, turning left through a traffic light intersection. Finally, he had me parallel park next to a deserted curb. I could have pulled in forward, but I backed in, pretending to use a car on my right as a guide. Then we drove straight back to the licensing station parking lot. When I turned off the ignition, the Prussian said, "You need a lot of work on parallel parking. I'd fail you, but I don't ever want to get in this snuff box again."
Then he walked in to test Female Friend 1. When she walked him to my dad's Volkswagen, he had her drive around the block. My dad let her drive us to lunch and home.
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
My father helped two sons and a nephew with years of paper routes.
Sometime during my freshman year, I received a letter that proclaimed me a "Master Carrier." There was a shoulder patch that said "Hammond News Agency Master Carrier." The letter encouraged me to buy a "Hammond News Agency" jacket and wear my patch on it. My father said I didn't need such a jacket. He wouldn't pay for it and discouraged me from paying for one. I protested, "But I'm a master carrier." My dad said firmly, "So was Typhoid Mary, but she didn't wear a patch."
Every two weeks, I had to collect from my customers and pay my "wholesale" costs at the Hammond News Agency. I'd go back to some houses three or four times to collect. Some customers dodged me for weeks at a time and then complained about the high amount expected all at once. When I collected for two weeks, I'd give the customer a paper stub showing payment of those two weeks. Some people would pay for two stubs at a time, thinking they were paying by the month. Their two stubs actually covered 28 days, not a month. Since there are 13 weeks in three months, four times a year I'd have to argue with some customers who insisted they were paid up for the month. Sometimes, my father would have to visit a customer with a calendar in hand. He told one long-time debtor that he was paying her bill for her and terminating her service. He said, "I can't come back here to collect anymore. My wife thinks we're having an affair." When he called the Hammond News Agency to stop her service, they told him he didn't have that authority. When it became a choice between a deadbeat customer and a master carrier, the agency finally stopped her subscription.
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
My father and I both dropped out of the support group "On And On Anon." Thanks for your kind acceptance.
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thank you. My condolences on the loss of your husband.
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Your comments are a wonderful reflection of my father. Thank you for your well written entry.
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Dennis Laurion posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thank you. My father visited Duluth several times before committing to a move. He wouldn't move to Duluth until he found a satisfactory church home.
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Joe Sayers posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2018
On Saturdays, Ken and Pastor Jeff would meet and pray in every room of the church for the people who would be there the next week. Then go to the sanctuary and get on their knees to pray for specific requests and to praise God for his goodness and mercy. I know he looked forward to seeing "his Jesus"
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Donald Andresen posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
God's peace to the family. Besides seeing Ken as I walked into church & thinking of him asking what type of coffee I had for breakfast, I enjoyed how he shared his heart in the class that Gordy Jensen led. I appreciated how he was willing to share how hard and challenging he found an experience with a certain medical doctor. I also remember his desire to make God's message a part of his life. —Donald Andresen
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kelly allison posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
In the past, we so often were greeted by Ken walking into Lakeview. He always had a warm and loving smile and such a warm and positive attitude! What a lovely dear man who will be missed by all who knew him. God bless his family as they mourn his loss. Ken is certainly celebrating in heaven now!!!
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Mark D Nelson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Our sympathies to the Laurion family. As so thoughtfully reflected upon in the obituary, Ken's winsomeness and desire to warmly engage (...and sometimes teach) those he met was always a delight to experience. He had a rich capacity for pulling into a conversation detailed stories from the many realms he had traveled in.
Ken was greeter extraordinaire at Lakeview Covenant for many years. Whichever of the north, south, or west doors you may have entered, Ken's greeting hand would find you.
And yes Ken, we "will see you subsequently" in glory. May God bless your family in these days.
Mark and Mona Nelson
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Frances Broiher posted a condolence
Friday, January 19, 2018
Lois and family, so sorry to hear of Ken passing away. May he RIP. We didn't really know you but you and Ken bought our house on Wyoming St. in Duluth in 1992, I'll have never forgotten how you liked the house when you walked in the living room, you pointed to an area where you said you were going to put your dolls. Paulette is the one that gave me the sad news, I always ask her how you two are doing.. My husband John passed away in 9/12/2014 so now I'm by myself. Take care and God Bless All of You!
Frances Broiher
3700 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT. 59401
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Joel Blady lit a candle
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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May his good name and memory always be for a blessing to his wife and children. He was a kind and gentle man for the few times that I had met him. I'm most grateful for the gift of his daughter Tricia. She is a wonderful friend. Our deepest sympathies to everyone in the family.
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Jerry Hess posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
As a longtime member of Lakeview Covenant's Thursday Morning Bible study, Ken always had an interesting story to tell (if occasionally it was repeated) and a strong biblical perspective. He's long remembered as a steady Sunday morning greeter, even in the coldest weather. Our granddaughter Elizabeth was the recipient of many of Ken and Lois' birthday gifts. And I'll remember Ken whenever I drive the '96 Buick Century I bought from him, and which is still running well.
Jerry Hess
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The StayWell Pub Team posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The StayWell Pub Team purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Kenneth Vernon Laurion.
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