Lawrence was the youngest of Henry and Mathea's children born on September 9, 1913. He was educated at
Thordenskjold School and later at Camrose Lutheran College. He remained on the home farm for some time
until he married Olga Lede from New Norway.

Lawrence worked for a while as a salesman for Crawford and Company in Camrose. Then he purchased a
farm north of Camrose. Lawrence and Olga moved to Rutland, BC. Lawrence and Olga have five children:
Douglas, Ronald, Shirley, Jerry and Elaine.

Footprints Along the Stoney. p. 228