1926
Laurn
2015
Laurn Arthur Meadows
November 14, 1926 — October 31, 2015
Meadows, Laurn Arthur
Laurn passed away on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at the age of 88. Laurn was born in Esman Township, Illinois on November 14, 1926, the son of the late William and Myra (Gilman) Meadows. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was employed by Miller-Davis Company, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, golfing, and dining with friends and family and often spent time helping others with home repair projects.
Laurn was married to Arlene (Carlson) Meadows on June 10, 1948; she survives him. He is also survived by his children, Nancy Jo (William) Meadows Hendrickson and Patti Jean (Gary) Meadows Williams; two grandchildren, Laurin Marie (Ryan) Hendrickson Smith and Katherine Anne (Nicholas) Hendrickson Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Sanna Marie and Riley Isabel Smith. He is also survived by brother-in-law and lifelong friend, Don Carlson; sisters-in-law, Jane Meadows, JoAnn Carlson and Anna Belle Carlson; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Meadows, Lloyd Meadows and Alvin Meadows; infant brother, Roy Meadows; brother-in-law, Loren Carlson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Meadows, Joann Meadows and Tanya Meadows; and nephew, David Carlson.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with the family from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 22nd at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 23rd at the funeral home. A committal service with military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to a veterans' charity/organization, Westwood United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
**CHARITIES **
Any veterans charity/organization
Westwood United Methodist Church
538 Nichols Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
269-344-7165
westwood-umc.org
Charity of donor's choice
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Laurn passed away on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at the age of 88. Laurn was born in Esman Township, Illinois on November 14, 1926, the son of the late William and Myra (Gilman) Meadows. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was employed by Miller-Davis Company, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, golfing, and dining with friends and family and often spent time helping others with home repair projects.
Laurn was married to Arlene (Carlson) Meadows on June 10, 1948; she survives him. He is also survived by his children, Nancy Jo (William) Meadows Hendrickson and Patti Jean (Gary) Meadows Williams; two grandchildren, Laurin Marie (Ryan) Hendrickson Smith and Katherine Anne (Nicholas) Hendrickson Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Sanna Marie and Riley Isabel Smith. He is also survived by brother-in-law and lifelong friend, Don Carlson; sisters-in-law, Jane Meadows, JoAnn Carlson and Anna Belle Carlson; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Meadows, Lloyd Meadows and Alvin Meadows; infant brother, Roy Meadows; brother-in-law, Loren Carlson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Meadows, Joann Meadows and Tanya Meadows; and nephew, David Carlson.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with the family from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 22nd at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 23rd at the funeral home. A committal service with military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to a veterans' charity/organization, Westwood United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
**CHARITIES **
Any veterans charity/organization
Westwood United Methodist Church
538 Nichols Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
269-344-7165
westwood-umc.org
Charity of donor's choice
Visitation
NOV 22. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Memorial Service
NOV 23. 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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