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Even, 48, of Webb, Alabama, formerly of Forman, ND, died April 10, 2012, in Alabama as a result of injuries from an automobile accident.
Lawrence LeRoy was born March 28, 1964 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Larry and Betty (Nelson) Even. He was baptized at St. John’s Catholic Church in Conde, South Dakota. Lawrence lived with his parents in Conde, Castlewood, and Estelline, South Dakota and in Wheaton, Minnesota before moving to Forman, North Dakota in 1970. He received his First Communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Forman. While attending Sargent Central Public School, Lawrence worked for area farmers. Lawrence was a great hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed doing both throughout his years in Forman. He graduated from Sargent Central High School with the class of 1982. Lawrence lived in various places before moving to Webb, Alabama, where he was working as a tow truck driver for a repo company.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Betty Even of Britton, SD; two brothers, Gerald Even, Fargo, ND, and Paul (Tami) Even, Billings, MT; two sisters, Lisa (Chuck) Planteen, Henderson, NV, and Nichole (Roy) Caster, Indio, CA; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Even, Watertown, SD; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother, Richard, a sister, Joleen, his paternal grandfather, Leonard Even, and his maternal grandparents, Ray & Hazelle Nelson.
Visitation will be Monday, April 23, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Forman, ND. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Bill Gerlack as celebrant. A graveside committal service will Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Estelline, SD, with Father Klosterman presiding.
Respecting the wishes of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McKrossan Boys Ranch, 47135 – 260th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57107. Phone number 605-339-1203.
An on-line guestbook may be signed at www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com