after a brief and unexpected illness.
Don is survived by his wife Sandy, son Travis and his brother Ed.
Donald Lawrence was a lifelong resident in the Lighthouse Point area since the late 1950’s, Don was an incredibly gifted self-made man, building a highly successful career pool by pool from the ground up starting in the 1970,s in what was a fledgling swimming pool industry at the time. He knew pools like the back of his hand, in every aspect, having built them, cleaned & repaired them and ultimately, for the last 35 years along with his wife Sandy, specialized in pool leak detection & repair; pioneering in that field which only in recent years has undergone pop-up franchising.
Don was very proud to pass his leak detection legacy to his son Travis who continues on with the family business of over 50 years.
Don was best known as the Leakseeker and was well liked and well respected by everyone who knew him, all he met and all whom he had the opportunity to solve pool problems for. He was the first one to always be ready with a helping hand we will always remember his many kindnesses.
He was the genuine article of, ” what you see is what you get”. Generous to a fault with not one pretentious bone in his body. He was just Don, making the best of things & always making us laugh.
No one could laugh at themselves like he could. He had a great big heart and a great big smile to match.
Don and his wife Sandy were an inseparable team, working together 24/7 for almost all of their 39 years together. Not many can say they are much luckier than that.
He will be fondly remembered and so very keenly missed.
In honoring Don’s wishes that that there be no formal arrangements or service, a private memorial is being planned for him at a future time and place.
Our family encourages all friends, family & well- wishers to please leave your condolences and maybe even share a favorite memory or story you may have about Don.
He would have liked that.
FAMILY
Sandra LawrenceSpouse
Travis LawrenceSon
Ed LawrenceBrother
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