Kenneth H. Lawrence

Kenneth H. Lawrence, 77 years old, went home to be with the Lord February 14, 2025. Ken was a resident of the central Oregon Coast for 50 years. As a pharmacist at Bay Area Hospital for 25 years, he made many friends and touched many lives throughout the bay area. He also owned the Hole in the Wall Gun Shop, before closing in 2023. Ken was an avid hunter and overall outdoorsman. Never happier than when he was out hunting.

Born in Cody, Wyoming in 1947, Ken was quite the athlete in high school, holding the high school state record in mile run, and state runner up in wrestling. He initially went to college on a full ride wrestling scholarship, but then enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Ken rose to the rank of Sergeant, then came home to marry his sweetheart Paula. After marriage and welcoming his son Derek into the world, Ken decided it was time to get serious about his education and went to University of Wyoming, where he became a pharmacist. While completing his degree, he welcomed his daughter Deborah into the world. After graduating from college, Ken moved his family to North Bend, Oregon.

Ken is survived by his brother, Dennis Lawrence (sister-in-law, Carol Lawrence); son, Derek Lawrence (daughter-in-law, Reagan Lawrence); daughter, Deborah Lawrence Hastings (son-in-law, Daniel Hastings); grandchildren, Avery Lawrence Abele, Celia Lawrence, Olivia Lawrence, Karen Hastings, Danny Hastings, Jerry Lawrence, Mac Lawrence and great-granddaughters, Lyla and Zoe Abele.

Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Davis, and his wife, Paula Lawrence

Ken’s family would like to invite all of his friends to a celebration of his life at the Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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