March 30, 1943 – August 13, 2017

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend, Gary Lawson. Losing his battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully in my arms. Gary was born on March 30, 1943 to Albert and Kathleen Lawson, in Lethbridge, AB. He moved to Vancouver, BC at age 5, where he did his schooling. At age 18, he joined the 2nd Batallion, Queeen’s Own Rifles, Currey Barracks, Calgary. He served overseas as a Peace Keeper. Upon returning home, he trained for auto and then heavy duty mechanics, working in the Vancouver area. In 1993, his work as a heavy duty mechanic brought him to Kamloops. Here he met his soul mate, Elizabeth “Lee” Frocklage, and gained his “family I dreamed of having”. He had a love of the outdoors, passion for hunting, fishing, back road touring and a great joy of dancing.
Gary had been a Member of the Legion BR. 52 and Kamloops Eagles until his fight with cancer left him no strength to participate in these organizations. 
Gary is predeceased by both his parents. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Lee and step-daughters, Denise (Dean) Trumbley, Tanya Frocklage (Todd MacRae), Sister Kay (Reno) Orsato, Brother David (Judy) Lawson. He will be fondly remembered by inlaws; Carroll and Ted Scott, Isabel Sawich, Marie Turner, Robert Bigham and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gary’s memory to the BC Wildlife Confederation or BC Cancer Agency.
A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Sunday October 8, at 1pm at Brock Activity Centre, 9B- 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops, British Columbia.

Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
 

• Date : 2017-08-13
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.