Lawrence Gabriel
March 28, 1934 ~ April 2, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Lawrence Gabriel, 81, of Miller and formerly of Harrold, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the New Life Assembly of God in Pierre with Pastor Daryn Pederson officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blunt. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at New Life Assembly of God in Pierre.
Lawrence Roy Gabriel was born March 28, 1934 to Egnatz and Theresa (Hoffert) Gabriel at Onaka, SD. He married Virginia Anderson at Lebanon, SD, November 2, 1953. To this union was born: Jackie Gabriel, Patricia (Ken) Huckfeldt, and Michael (Mariann) Gabriel. He married Doralyn Dempsey at Pierre, SD, December 16, 1977.
Lawrence enjoyed family gatherings (large and small) where he often entertained by singing, dancing, playing guitar or drums, and the fan favorite the accordion! He loved his family! He also enjoyed gardening, and yard work, sitting in the yard visiting with neighbors, “coffee-time” with friends, riding bikes, taking walks, going for a drive, and playing cards, all with his “Sweetie” by his side.
Lawrence enjoyed working with his hands: He worked in his “Million Dollar Junk Yard” making wooden planters, picture frames, bookcases, metal-work lawn ornaments and he was currently drawing up plans to make a yard ornament that he’d seen on a recent trip to Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Dorie; his son; Michael (Mariann) Gabriel, step-children; Forrest, Dennis, Jacob, and Patrick Towers, Sherri (Jerry) Dittman, and Aaron Dempsey, grandchildren; Joe (Irish) Gillaspie, Patrick, Jerry and Bill Huckfeldt, Jessica Fernandez, Joshua (Amy) Gabriel, Elizabeth and Shawn Schulz, step-grandchildren; Amber (Jeff) Peterson, Alec (Tiffany) McQuisten, Kera (Joel) Towers, Brooke, Carlee and Katie Sanders, Logan and Cade Wurts, great-grandchildren; Brilie and Amara Schulz, Mia, Jace, and Alexa Fernandez, Madison and Kassidy Huckfeldt, Aryanna and Logun Gillaspie, step-great-grandchildren; Baine and Michael Towers, Joseph, Nancy, Emilee Peterson, Haley Baker, sisters-in-law; Viola Gabriel, Gwen Painter, Marcie Hershman, Jackie Dolliver, One brother-in-Law; Norvel Lentz; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters; Jackie and Patricia, seven brothers, five sisters, and one grandson.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Lawrence arrangements.
Lawrence Gabriel, 81, of Miller and formerly of Harrold, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the New Life Assembly of God in Pierre with Pastor Daryn Pederson officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blunt. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at New Life Assembly of God in Pierre.
Lawrence Roy Gabriel was born March 28, 1934 to Egnatz and Theresa (Hoffert) Gabriel at Onaka, SD. He married Virginia Anderson at Lebanon, SD, November 2, 1953. To this union was born: Jackie Gabriel, Patricia (Ken) Huckfeldt, and Michael (Mariann) Gabriel. He married Doralyn Dempsey at Pierre, SD, December 16, 1977.
Lawrence enjoyed family gatherings (large and small) where he often entertained by singing, dancing, playing guitar or drums, and the fan favorite the accordion! He loved his family! He also enjoyed gardening, and yard work, sitting in the yard visiting with neighbors, “coffee-time” with friends, riding bikes, taking walks, going for a drive, and playing cards, all with his “Sweetie” by his side.
Lawrence enjoyed working with his hands: He worked in his “Million Dollar Junk Yard” making wooden planters, picture frames, bookcases, metal-work lawn ornaments and he was currently drawing up plans to make a yard ornament that he’d seen on a recent trip to Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Dorie; his son; Michael (Mariann) Gabriel, step-children; Forrest, Dennis, Jacob, and Patrick Towers, Sherri (Jerry) Dittman, and Aaron Dempsey, grandchildren; Joe (Irish) Gillaspie, Patrick, Jerry and Bill Huckfeldt, Jessica Fernandez, Joshua (Amy) Gabriel, Elizabeth and Shawn Schulz, step-grandchildren; Amber (Jeff) Peterson, Alec (Tiffany) McQuisten, Kera (Joel) Towers, Brooke, Carlee and Katie Sanders, Logan and Cade Wurts, great-grandchildren; Brilie and Amara Schulz, Mia, Jace, and Alexa Fernandez, Madison and Kassidy Huckfeldt, Aryanna and Logun Gillaspie, step-great-grandchildren; Baine and Michael Towers, Joseph, Nancy, Emilee Peterson, Haley Baker, sisters-in-law; Viola Gabriel, Gwen Painter, Marcie Hershman, Jackie Dolliver, One brother-in-Law; Norvel Lentz; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters; Jackie and Patricia, seven brothers, five sisters, and one grandson.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Lawrence arrangements.
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I am so sorry to see that Lawrence has passed. He will be missed. He was such a fun patient of mine. He was so happy to be Santa Claus at the Mall. Hugs to all the family. Loni Shoup
So sorry to hear about Lawrence…God bless you all…he will have lots of babies to hold in heaven…
Dorie and Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. He was always so sweet to the boys and I. Lawrence is such an angel, he now has his heavenly wings.
he shall be missed but never forgotten. Heaven has a new Angel
Heaven is a brighter, happier place now that Gabe is there. He’s got a whole new crop of "Blondies" up there, making them smile and wanting his attention! He was loved and respected by so many, and if there’s anybody that’ll have fun learning how to use his new wings in heaven, it’s sure to be Gabe.
Lawrence Gabriel, one fine man. An honor to know him but a bigger honor to call him my friend.
Rest in Peace buddy.
Will love and miss you.
Bruce
ALWAYS REMEMBER LAWRENCE JOKING AROUND!!! VERY SPECIAL GUY FELT JUST LIKE A DAD TO ME, FAMILY REALLY MEANS A LOT TO ME.
Gabe was one of my favorite people, he always wore a smile and had a kind word to say! Funny but when I see bologna I think of him patting his tummy saying I love my sandwiches! Dorie, take care and know those of us at SJS will be praying for you!
I remember coming to south Dakota with Kate and Simon and seeing sonny .he was one of my favorite uncles . he will be missed .my love and prayers to the family . miss you sonny !!
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this difficult time. Love, Mary and Brian
Dorie and family: So very sorry to hear the news of Lawrence’s passing!! He was always full of fun and ready to visit!! We will miss him. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Thank Goodness for wonderful memories!! Love, Ken and Cindy Jaeger
I just read about Uncle Sonny. I am so sorry to hear about him. I want to thank you for the good years you gave him. My prayers are with you. Love Jean.