Lauritsen, Timothy J. (1953-2012)
LAURITSEN, CRAIG, TOSTENRUD, LACKEY, BINKLEY, KALTVED, KEOUGH, BJERKE, VORTHREMS
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 11/24/2012 at 20:48:39
Timothy J. Lauritsen
June 12, 1953 - October 23, 2012GARNER - Timothy J. Lauritsen, 59, of Garner, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at his best friend's home in Forest City, ending his battle with lung cancer.
Timothy John Lauritsen was born into this world as Timothy John Craig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Craig, of Armstrong, Iowa, and twin brother of Thomas Ward Craig. Art and Ruth Lauritsen, who lived on a farm north of Superior, had three daughters and a strong desire for sons. God's hand was at work already. Ruth's sister, Anita, and husband, Eldon Tostenrud, were living in Armstrong and became aware of a family in their community who had newly born twin boys they felt they would not properly be able to care for. The blessed word “adoption” came forth, and Art and Ruth Lauritsen were all over it! Right before their first birthday, Tim became Timothy John Lauritsen, and Tom became Thomas Arthur Lauritsen, sons of Arthur and Ruth Lauritsen, brothers of Sandra Lou Lauritsen Lackey Binkley, Glenna Rae Lauritsen Kaltved, and a deceased sister, Ellen Marie Lauritsen. As if two baby boys were not enough, God decided to send another son two years later blessing them with their third son, Donald Duane Lauritsen.
Tim spent thirty years with the woman he dearly loved, Glenda Keough. They were blessed with a son, Cody John Lauritsen. That family time also included Tim's daughter, Lisa Marie Bjerke, daughter of Jodi Vorthrems.
Tim spent most of his adult life in the Forest City area. His passions included building and driving Demolition Derby cars and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing as well as spending many hours in his shop on the farm.
When Tim was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he had only one request, that he not die alone. Glenda fulfilled that request with compassion, loving care, and lasting friendship.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, Iowa, with Pastor Tom Dettmar officiating.
Inurnment will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, October 26, 2012, at Superior Township Cemetery in rural Superior, Iowa.Copyright © 2012, Petersen Lund Funeral Home
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