Lawrence "Larry" Lane

Lawrence Larry died on Jan. 16 at Columbine West. He was born April 6, 1913 in Bloomington, Neb. His parents were Mary C. Lane and Martin F. Lane. His family moved from Bloomington to Windsor in 1927 and then to Fort Collins in 1928. He graduated from Cache La Poudre High School. He served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Edmington, Canada. There he met Mary Simborski. They were married after the war in 1945. He lived in Denver, working at Crown Hill Cemetery and Robinson Printing Company. Returning to Fort Collins, he owned and operated Lane Printing, then went to work at the Post Office. He retired from the Post Office in 1976 and enjoyed gardening and playing cards at the Elks Club. He was a life long member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lane, who passed away in 2005; and by his brother, Leo Francis Lane; and his sister, Mary Bogard. He is survived by his nephew, Gary Lane; and his niece, Mary Jo Offerman, and her husband, Nick Offerman. Larry's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Columbine West for 20 years of wonderful service to both Larry and Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Father Roger Lascelle will officiate at the services. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.