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John Albert Lawson

Birth	:	26 Feb 1912 Rossie, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 2006 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	John Albert Lawson, the son of William S. and Carrie E. Grewel Lawson, was born February 26, 1912 in Rossie, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Greenville, Iowa area, where he received his education, graduating from Greenville High School. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army during WWII from February 1943, until his honorable discharge in March of 1946. John married Agnes Chestelson on December 9, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Following their marriage, they made their home in Spencer, Iowa. John worked as a carpenter in his early years. Later, he worked... Read More	John Albert Lawson, the son of William S. and Carrie E. Grewel Lawson, was born February 26, 1912 in Rossie, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Greenville, Iowa area, where he received his education, graduating from Greenville High School. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army during WWII from February 1943, until his honorable discharge in March of 1946. John married Agnes Chestelson on December 9, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Following their marriage, they made their home in Spencer, Iowa. John worked as a carpenter in his early years. Later, he worked for Swift & Company as a truck driver for 15 years and Witt Sales as a foreman for 15 years, before retiring in 1974. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. He also enjoyed woodworking and his activities at the VFW. John passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes on March 16, 1997; an infant son, Dennis; one brother, Loren and seven sisters: Stella Olson, Esther Walker, Edna Otto, Cora Costello, Florence Bushey, Viola Wastney and Louise Watts. He is survived by one daughter, Barb Meyer and her husband, Steve of Spencer, IA; three grandchildren: Dr. Shawn Meyer and his wife, Danielle and their son, Ty of Scottsdale, AZ, Corey Meyer of Dickens, IA and Ashley Meyer of Spencer, IA; other relatives and friends.

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John Albert Lawson's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did John Albert Lawson death?
John Albert Lawson death on 4 Mar 2006 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Albert Lawson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

William Stone Lawson

(1866 - 1951)

Carrie Elizabeth Grewell Lawson

(1870 - 1950)

Spouse

Agnes Janet Chestelson Lawson

(1908 - 1997)

Siblings

Florence Inez Lawson Bushey

(1901 - 1976)

Lorin Burdette Lawson

(1905 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

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Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

3. North Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1600000, -95.1470000

4. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

5. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

6. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

7. Dickens Cemetery
Dickens, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

8. Rosehill Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

9. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

10. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

11. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

12. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

13. Willow Creek Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

14. Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

15. Clay Center Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

17. TriMello Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

18. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

20. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

21. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

22. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

24. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032