Laurence was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Married to Wanda for 59 years the pair loved spending time with their family. Laurence always exclaiming he ‘loved you more!’ to his family members. An avid hunter, fisherman, handy man, and story teller, Laurence was always looking for the next project to complete. When he wasn’t fishing or telling stories, he enjoyed watching classic Westerns and playing cards. He cherished his family, telling them he loved them more and giving the best hugs every chance he got.
Laurence was preceded in death by his wife Wanda, his sisters Elvessa Perry and Joyce Enyeart and his brother Orlo Enyeart, He is survived by his oldest daughter Jennifer Stephenson and her husband Geoff and their children, Jessie Bochte, Grace Stephenson, Ethan Stephenson, and Anna Stephenson, as well as his youngest daughter Julie Willard and her husband Mike and their son Ben Willard, along with his two great-grandchildren Fischer and Ila Willard.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Floral Hills East Memorial Garden, 25203 E. 50 Hwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64086.