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Obituary ~ Lawrence Jaycox, 1931-2010
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Lawrence “Larry” Jaycox was born to Robert and Alma Jaycox of Carcass Brook in the picturesque hills of the Catskill Mountains of New York state Jan. 29, 1931, and passed away Oct. 14, 2010, at the age of 79 years.
Bernice Schratwieser became his bride and life partner June 3, 1950.
In 1967 Larry and family moved to the isolated communities north of High Prairie and Slave Lake. He served with his practical handyman skills and love of the Lord among First Nations people.
Larry is survived by: Bernice, his loving wife of 60 years; his siblings; Lena, Clarence, Irma, Fern, and Thelma; his children, Dennis (Rose), Ann, Mathew (Ruth), and Bonnie (Jim), 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, Richard.
Viewing occurred Oct. 22 at Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.
A memorial service was held Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute at Site 633, Comp 8, RR 1, Lac La Biche, Alta., T0A 2C1.
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