Gordon Arthur Lawrence

Oroville, California to Frances and Sherwood Lawrence. He grew up on several acres in

Gridley, CA where he helped his family harvest almonds and walnuts. Gordon graduated from

Gridley High then attended the University of California-Davis, receiving a degree in art. Gordon

was a gourmet chef and especially enjoyed cooking Thanksgiving dinner. He was also an avid

gardener who specialized in growing tomatoes. As a master carpenter, he built stairs in many

homes in Marin County, California. Gordon played the trumpet and guitar and had a lovely

baritone singing voice. He spoke Spanish fluently and spent time living in Spain. Gordon was

also an animal lover who had many dogs and cats in his life. Gordon served as Master of

Kaibab Lodge #25 in Salt Lake City and was a member of Wasatch Presbyterian Church.

Gordon is survived by his daughter, Jana Waagen(Aaron), former wife, Jane Hereim,

brother, Mark (Karen), sisters, Sharon Lawrence ( Dirk Singletary), Lisl Gaylord (Garth), Ingrid

Phippen (David), sister-in-law, Betty Ann Vencill, and many nieces and nephews. He was

preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sherwood Lawrence.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in California. In lieu of flowers, the family

requests donations to Shriners Children’s, or Wasatch Presbyterian Church.