Lawrence Daniels

Lawrence Raymond “Moose” Daniels passed away peacefully on 15 January 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born to Claude “Punk” and Aini (née Ahola), the youngest brother of Dorothy, Earl, and Ed (Squeaky), on April 9, 1932, in Munising, Michigan. Graduated from Mather High School in 1950, and joined the US Marine Corps, serving in the Korean Conflict. Attended Michigan State University, marrying Shirley Marie Bonevelle of Munising (class of ‘54) in 1957, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in 1960. Completed a Masters of Science at Northern Michigan University in 1966. Mentored and taught as coach, teacher and Principal in Williamsburg (Michigan), Morocco, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Newfoundland, and England. Father of Joe (dec.) Rebecca (Hansen), John, and Maggie (Karwoski), and father in law of Sherry and Carrie. Grandfather to Isaac, Felix, Emily, Maddie, Mat, Olivia, Hayley, Grace and Jack, and great grandfather to Owen and Bennett. Proud and loving uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. In addition to his undying love for his family, far and wide, he was an avid fan of travel, trout fishing, MSU and Notre Dame sporting teams, blue cheese, hot fudge sundaes, red wine and Beethoven. Rest In Peace.