Janice Kay Lawrence, age 73, of La Porte, IN passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at Fountainview Golden Living Center in LaPorte following an extended illness. she was born on February 9, 1940 the daughter of Alvin H. & Esther M. (Elliott) Bowen in Annapolis, IL. In 1966 she married Virgil L. Veach, he preceded her in death. In 1994 she married William Edward Lawrence, he also preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Deryl (Anna) Veach & Eric (Catherine) Veach both of La Porte, IN; two stepchildren, William "Bill" (Barbara) Lawrence Jr. of Homasassa Springs, FL & Deborah Spencer of La Porte. 13 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild; her mother Esther Bowen of LaPorte; & 1 brother, Marvin Bowen of LaPorte.
She was preceded in death by both her husbands, a grandson; Christopher Veach, her father & a step-son-in-law; James Marcus.
She retired from the Salvation Army after over 30 years of service. Following retirement she never stopped volunteering. She was also a member of Door Village United Methodist Church where she served as a leader. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Janice will always be remembered as a loving person who had a true servants heart & always put others before herself.
A celebration of life service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 10AM Friday March 29, 2013 with Pastor Billy Nickrand officiating. Burial will take place at Patton Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 5-8 PM on Thursday March 28, 2013 and on Friday from 9-10 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.