1933 – 2018
Lawrence was born May 18, 1933, the first child of Harry and Rose (Schneider) Obrigewitsch on the farm near Lajord, Saskatchewan. He went to school in Lajord and in 1953 moved with his family to Craik. Lawrence started farming at an early age, growing his first crop on rented land when he was just fifteen. He continued to be an active farmer until he was in his late seventies, farming then with his son and grandson. He loved farming and nothing pleased him more than a weed-free field.
In 1958 he and Beverley Brown were married. They raised their family, Karen, Rodney, Ken, Mike and Aaron on the farm at Craik. In 2014 they moved to Saskatoon and in 2017 Lawrence became a resident at the Circle Drive Special Care Home, where he lived until his passing on May 11, 2018, one week before his 85th birthday.
Lawrence was an enthusiastic curler and golfer. In his later years he enjoyed spending a few weeks every winter, in warm places where he could get in more golfing, as long as he was home to curl also. His years on the R.M. Council, the Co-op Board and other volunteer activities were very important to him.
Lawrence was predeceased by his parents, an infant sister and brother-in-law Karl Bly. He is survived by Bev, his wife of 60 years, his daughter Karen White and sons, Rodney (Patti), Kenneth, Michael (Karen), Aaron (Theresa) and grandchildren Danny (Tara) White, Kristy (Sean) Sykes, Theresa (Jeff) Robertson, Matthew Obrigewitsch, Curtis (Megan) Obrigewitsch, Travis Obrigewitsch, Shayla Obrigewitsch, Chantal (Jonathan) Shaw, and Grant Obrigewitsch. He will also be missed by his thirteen great-grandchildren, Jade, Amy, Hailey, Fred and Thad Robertson, Tylar, Evan and Leah Obrigewitsch, Shelby White, Noah and Zuri Sykes, Lily and Robbie Shaw. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Bly and brothers Ray (Betty), Ted (Loretta), Hank (Joyce) and Tim |(Darlene).
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Craik Sask. Lawrence was interred in the family plot in Craik Community Cemetery.
For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Lawrence may be directed to the Craik Golf Club, Parkinson Canada or a charity of choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.