WILLIAMS, Lawrence Ralph Lawrence R. Williams passed away peacefully at the Edson Hospital at the age of 82 years on March 29th, 2003. Lawrence was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (September 10, 1995); his parents, Henry and Jean Williams; brothers, James (Chick) and Doug; sisters, Jean (Pansy) and Francis. Lawrence is survived by his seven children, Susan Yakemchuk (John), Doug Williams (Trudy), Trudy Boos (Bill), Cindy Belsher (Greg), Valerie Williams (Duane), Ross Williams (Nancy) and Bonny Blais (Ron); 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis, Henry Jr. (Hank), Cecil; sisters, Edna Curry, Helen Brackenbury and Joan Barrass. Lawrence was born in Luma, Alberta on June 22nd, 1920 and served in World War II, having enlisted on April 14th, 1941 in Edmonton, Alberta and served in Canada, the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean and Continental Europe and was discharged on January 6th, 1946 with the rank of Corporal (L/Seargent), having served a total 1731 days, 1465 of which were served overseas. Lawrence was decorated with the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, the Defense Metal, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Metal and Clasp. A Memorial Service for Lawrence R. Williams will be hdl on Tuesday, April 8th, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Foothills Memorial Chapel of Edson Funeral Home, 5040 - 6th Avenue, Edson, Alberta. Interment of cremated remains will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery, Field of Honor. Pastor George Stone officiating. In lieu of floral tributes, donations if desired may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2 in Lawrence's memory. Edson Funeral Home Ltd. entrusted with all arrangements, 1-800-238-3462. Condolences: www.edsonfuneralhome.com The Foothills Memorial Chapel