Lawrence Ross Ternan

Lawrence Ross Ternan, age 74, of Auburn Hills passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 with his wife and children by his side. Larry graduated from Southfield High School, Western Michigan University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School. Larry practiced law for over 45 years, serving as partner in Oakland County law firms and as the Rochester Hills city attorney for 28 years. He also served as President of the Oakland County Bar Association, President of the Oakland County Bar Foundation and was a founding member of Inns of Court, Oakland Court.

Larry was a member of the Bay View Association for 39 years, serving on the Board of Trustees and as President for six years. Larry was also an active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the St. Paul’s Men’s Group, and the Rotary Club of Rochester.

Survived by his loving wife Suzanne of 46 years, children, Amy Ternan, San Francisco, CA, David (Tiffani) Ternan, Denver, CO, and brother Lynn (Katherine) Ternan, Callawassie, SC.

Memorial gathering Friday November 21 from 1pm to 2pm with a service at 2pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd., Rochester, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations suggested to the Mesothelioma Foundation, 1317 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (www.curemeso.org) or to the Bay View Association, P.O. Box 583, Petoskey, MI 49770 (www.bayviewassociation.org)