Published Jun 16, 2010 in the "Douglas Dispatch" Douglas, Arizona.
"Lawson S. Barrett passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Douglas, Arizona. Lawson died peacefully in the company of his children and other family members.
Lawson was born November 9, 1916, in Edmore, Michigan, to Lawson L and Daisy Barrett. As a young man, Lawson attended schools in Michigan. Growing up during hard financial times, he terminated his education in order to seek employment to help support his family. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. He was stationed at a CCC camp near Lake Superior in Northern Michigan. The men assigned to his unit were responsible for re-forestation missions throughout Northern Michigan. He was a proud member of this organization. He would reminisce often with friends and family of his most memorable experiences with the CCC.
On March 5, 1936, Lawson married Winifred R. Fish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The marriage produced five children. Lawson worked at a number of locations throughout Michigan. Most notable to him, was when he worked for General Motors during World War II as a mill operator. Lawson was responsible for manufacturing breech blocks for the 5 inch guns mounted on U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers.
After the war ended, Lawson moved his family out west in search of a better climate than what Michigan had to offer. Lawson made a brief stop in Bisbee, Arizona, to visit with family members. He worked as a mechanic in various places in Bisbee. Then he moved his family to Ventura, California, working as a roofer. In 1946, he moved his family back to Arizona where he found employment as a mechanic at the Gadsden Garage in Douglas, Arizona. After a few months, Lawson was offered a job as a mechanic at the Southern Arizona Auto Company in Douglas. Lawson remained with this company as a dedicated employee for the next thirty one years. After attaining the position of Body Shop Foreman, Lawson retired from Southern Arizona Auto Company on November 9, 1978.
Lawson was a renowned amateur athlete in the Douglas, Arizona area. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golf, billiards, horseshoes, and other sports. His favorite sports were bowling and golf. He was a longtime member of the American Bowling Congress, the Arizona Men's Bowling Association, the Cochise County Men's Bowling Association, as well as the Douglas Men's Bowling Association. He held many bowling records for high score and series both in team and individual events. Lawson was also a longtime member of the Douglas Golf and Social Club. In the latter years of his life, golf became a passion for Lawson. He enjoyed his weekly golf outings with a small group of close friends. Lawson would jokingly comment that the wagering was getting out of hand with his group. He would smile and say that on a good day playing golf, he could win as much as one dollar from his friends. Lawson's favorite bumper sticker was, "A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work."
Lawson was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #955 in Douglas, Arizona. He was an active member Elks Bowling Association. He was always available to contribute his time and make donations to the BPOE charities.
Lawson was a well known man of Christian faith. He was a baptized member of the First Christian Church in Douglas, Arizona. He was a deacon of the church and was active in all areas of church activities. Charity was one Lawson's greatest virtues. He was always there to help out a person who was down on his luck.
Lawson was predeceased by his loving wife, Winifred Barrett and daughters Gloria Rochin of Douglas, Arizona and Lolita Imrich of Safford, Arizona. He is survived by his eldest daughter Linda (Lenard) Maddux, sons Lawson C. (Jean) Barrett and Jonathan R. (Terry) Barrett, sixteen grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service and celebration of life for Lawson Barrett will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Douglas Elks Lodge #955, 650 10th Street, Douglas, Arizona. Philip Engle, associate pastor of the Thunder Mountain Community Church of Sierra Vista, will officiate."
"Lawson S. Barrett passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Douglas, Arizona. Lawson died peacefully in the company of his children and other family members.
Lawson was born November 9, 1916, in Edmore, Michigan, to Lawson L and Daisy Barrett. As a young man, Lawson attended schools in Michigan. Growing up during hard financial times, he terminated his education in order to seek employment to help support his family. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. He was stationed at a CCC camp near Lake Superior in Northern Michigan. The men assigned to his unit were responsible for re-forestation missions throughout Northern Michigan. He was a proud member of this organization. He would reminisce often with friends and family of his most memorable experiences with the CCC.
On March 5, 1936, Lawson married Winifred R. Fish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The marriage produced five children. Lawson worked at a number of locations throughout Michigan. Most notable to him, was when he worked for General Motors during World War II as a mill operator. Lawson was responsible for manufacturing breech blocks for the 5 inch guns mounted on U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers.
After the war ended, Lawson moved his family out west in search of a better climate than what Michigan had to offer. Lawson made a brief stop in Bisbee, Arizona, to visit with family members. He worked as a mechanic in various places in Bisbee. Then he moved his family to Ventura, California, working as a roofer. In 1946, he moved his family back to Arizona where he found employment as a mechanic at the Gadsden Garage in Douglas, Arizona. After a few months, Lawson was offered a job as a mechanic at the Southern Arizona Auto Company in Douglas. Lawson remained with this company as a dedicated employee for the next thirty one years. After attaining the position of Body Shop Foreman, Lawson retired from Southern Arizona Auto Company on November 9, 1978.
Lawson was a renowned amateur athlete in the Douglas, Arizona area. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golf, billiards, horseshoes, and other sports. His favorite sports were bowling and golf. He was a longtime member of the American Bowling Congress, the Arizona Men's Bowling Association, the Cochise County Men's Bowling Association, as well as the Douglas Men's Bowling Association. He held many bowling records for high score and series both in team and individual events. Lawson was also a longtime member of the Douglas Golf and Social Club. In the latter years of his life, golf became a passion for Lawson. He enjoyed his weekly golf outings with a small group of close friends. Lawson would jokingly comment that the wagering was getting out of hand with his group. He would smile and say that on a good day playing golf, he could win as much as one dollar from his friends. Lawson's favorite bumper sticker was, "A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work."
Lawson was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #955 in Douglas, Arizona. He was an active member Elks Bowling Association. He was always available to contribute his time and make donations to the BPOE charities.
Lawson was a well known man of Christian faith. He was a baptized member of the First Christian Church in Douglas, Arizona. He was a deacon of the church and was active in all areas of church activities. Charity was one Lawson's greatest virtues. He was always there to help out a person who was down on his luck.
Lawson was predeceased by his loving wife, Winifred Barrett and daughters Gloria Rochin of Douglas, Arizona and Lolita Imrich of Safford, Arizona. He is survived by his eldest daughter Linda (Lenard) Maddux, sons Lawson C. (Jean) Barrett and Jonathan R. (Terry) Barrett, sixteen grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service and celebration of life for Lawson Barrett will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Douglas Elks Lodge #955, 650 10th Street, Douglas, Arizona. Philip Engle, associate pastor of the Thunder Mountain Community Church of Sierra Vista, will officiate."
Published Jun 16, 2010 in the "Douglas Dispatch" Douglas, Arizona.
"Lawson S. Barrett passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Douglas, Arizona. Lawson died peacefully in the company of his children and other family members.
Lawson was born November 9, 1916, in Edmore, Michigan, to Lawson L and Daisy Barrett. As a young man, Lawson attended schools in Michigan. Growing up during hard financial times, he terminated his education in order to seek employment to help support his family. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. He was stationed at a CCC camp near Lake Superior in Northern Michigan. The men assigned to his unit were responsible for re-forestation missions throughout Northern Michigan. He was a proud member of this organization. He would reminisce often with friends and family of his most memorable experiences with the CCC.
On March 5, 1936, Lawson married Winifred R. Fish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The marriage produced five children. Lawson worked at a number of locations throughout Michigan. Most notable to him, was when he worked for General Motors during World War II as a mill operator. Lawson was responsible for manufacturing breech blocks for the 5 inch guns mounted on U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers.
After the war ended, Lawson moved his family out west in search of a better climate than what Michigan had to offer. Lawson made a brief stop in Bisbee, Arizona, to visit with family members. He worked as a mechanic in various places in Bisbee. Then he moved his family to Ventura, California, working as a roofer. In 1946, he moved his family back to Arizona where he found employment as a mechanic at the Gadsden Garage in Douglas, Arizona. After a few months, Lawson was offered a job as a mechanic at the Southern Arizona Auto Company in Douglas. Lawson remained with this company as a dedicated employee for the next thirty one years. After attaining the position of Body Shop Foreman, Lawson retired from Southern Arizona Auto Company on November 9, 1978.
Lawson was a renowned amateur athlete in the Douglas, Arizona area. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golf, billiards, horseshoes, and other sports. His favorite sports were bowling and golf. He was a longtime member of the American Bowling Congress, the Arizona Men's Bowling Association, the Cochise County Men's Bowling Association, as well as the Douglas Men's Bowling Association. He held many bowling records for high score and series both in team and individual events. Lawson was also a longtime member of the Douglas Golf and Social Club. In the latter years of his life, golf became a passion for Lawson. He enjoyed his weekly golf outings with a small group of close friends. Lawson would jokingly comment that the wagering was getting out of hand with his group. He would smile and say that on a good day playing golf, he could win as much as one dollar from his friends. Lawson's favorite bumper sticker was, "A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work."
Lawson was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #955 in Douglas, Arizona. He was an active member Elks Bowling Association. He was always available to contribute his time and make donations to the BPOE charities.
Lawson was a well known man of Christian faith. He was a baptized member of the First Christian Church in Douglas, Arizona. He was a deacon of the church and was active in all areas of church activities. Charity was one Lawson's greatest virtues. He was always there to help out a person who was down on his luck.
Lawson was predeceased by his loving wife, Winifred Barrett and daughters Gloria Rochin of Douglas, Arizona and Lolita Imrich of Safford, Arizona. He is survived by his eldest daughter Linda (Lenard) Maddux, sons Lawson C. (Jean) Barrett and Jonathan R. (Terry) Barrett, sixteen grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service and celebration of life for Lawson Barrett will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Douglas Elks Lodge #955, 650 10th Street, Douglas, Arizona. Philip Engle, associate pastor of the Thunder Mountain Community Church of Sierra Vista, will officiate."
"Lawson S. Barrett passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Douglas, Arizona. Lawson died peacefully in the company of his children and other family members.
Lawson was born November 9, 1916, in Edmore, Michigan, to Lawson L and Daisy Barrett. As a young man, Lawson attended schools in Michigan. Growing up during hard financial times, he terminated his education in order to seek employment to help support his family. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. He was stationed at a CCC camp near Lake Superior in Northern Michigan. The men assigned to his unit were responsible for re-forestation missions throughout Northern Michigan. He was a proud member of this organization. He would reminisce often with friends and family of his most memorable experiences with the CCC.
On March 5, 1936, Lawson married Winifred R. Fish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The marriage produced five children. Lawson worked at a number of locations throughout Michigan. Most notable to him, was when he worked for General Motors during World War II as a mill operator. Lawson was responsible for manufacturing breech blocks for the 5 inch guns mounted on U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers.
After the war ended, Lawson moved his family out west in search of a better climate than what Michigan had to offer. Lawson made a brief stop in Bisbee, Arizona, to visit with family members. He worked as a mechanic in various places in Bisbee. Then he moved his family to Ventura, California, working as a roofer. In 1946, he moved his family back to Arizona where he found employment as a mechanic at the Gadsden Garage in Douglas, Arizona. After a few months, Lawson was offered a job as a mechanic at the Southern Arizona Auto Company in Douglas. Lawson remained with this company as a dedicated employee for the next thirty one years. After attaining the position of Body Shop Foreman, Lawson retired from Southern Arizona Auto Company on November 9, 1978.
Lawson was a renowned amateur athlete in the Douglas, Arizona area. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golf, billiards, horseshoes, and other sports. His favorite sports were bowling and golf. He was a longtime member of the American Bowling Congress, the Arizona Men's Bowling Association, the Cochise County Men's Bowling Association, as well as the Douglas Men's Bowling Association. He held many bowling records for high score and series both in team and individual events. Lawson was also a longtime member of the Douglas Golf and Social Club. In the latter years of his life, golf became a passion for Lawson. He enjoyed his weekly golf outings with a small group of close friends. Lawson would jokingly comment that the wagering was getting out of hand with his group. He would smile and say that on a good day playing golf, he could win as much as one dollar from his friends. Lawson's favorite bumper sticker was, "A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work."
Lawson was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #955 in Douglas, Arizona. He was an active member Elks Bowling Association. He was always available to contribute his time and make donations to the BPOE charities.
Lawson was a well known man of Christian faith. He was a baptized member of the First Christian Church in Douglas, Arizona. He was a deacon of the church and was active in all areas of church activities. Charity was one Lawson's greatest virtues. He was always there to help out a person who was down on his luck.
Lawson was predeceased by his loving wife, Winifred Barrett and daughters Gloria Rochin of Douglas, Arizona and Lolita Imrich of Safford, Arizona. He is survived by his eldest daughter Linda (Lenard) Maddux, sons Lawson C. (Jean) Barrett and Jonathan R. (Terry) Barrett, sixteen grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service and celebration of life for Lawson Barrett will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Douglas Elks Lodge #955, 650 10th Street, Douglas, Arizona. Philip Engle, associate pastor of the Thunder Mountain Community Church of Sierra Vista, will officiate."
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