Paul David Laursen's Obituary
Paul David Laursen, age 75 of Clarkston, Michigan passed away on May 19, 2020 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on March 14, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Paul and Elizabeth Laursen of Lincoln Park, Michigan. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School.
Loving Wife and best friend of 32 years, Joyce Ann Laursen. They were married on August 18, 1990 and shared many happy wonderful years together. Paul adored Joyce, the love of his life. He always was making her things to treasure, like her stained glass windows with hummingbirds and flowers, stained glass lamp with roses. Beautiful photos that were taken by Paul and were hung with love in their home to enjoy together. He loved to play guitar and sing for her. The love they shared is forever and a true love story.
He is survived by a sister, Mary (Richard) Woodcox and a pre-deceased sister, Nancy Sides.
Beloved Father of Audra Laursen and her wife, Lisa Sexton, Beth (the late Louis) Gonzalez, Heather (Ed McMahan) Kinsel, and Angela (John) Thom. Beloved Grandfather of Austin, Andrew, Jillian, James, Emelina, Matthew, Sydney, Connor, and Evan.
Paul adored and cherished his grandchildren and loved to share in the excitement of their accomplishments. He took pleasure in talking and facetime on the phone with all the grandchildren. It brought him so much joy to hear about their activities and he always would give them encouragement and unconditional love. He was an amazing grandfather. He taught all of them many life lessons that they will have the rest of their lives.
He was a Pattern Maker by trade and retired after 39 years. After retirement he wanted to pursue his passion and talent for music. He took guitar and singing lessons, he played the ukulele and the harmonica. He truly enjoyed every aspect of music. Listening to the Beatles and Gordon Lightfoot were two of his favorites.
His other hobbies and talents included free hand painting and artwork, golf, bowling, fishing, woodburning artwork, stained glass, photography, designing rock and flower gardens for his beautiful bride. Each rock was hand selected and precisely placed by Paul. He had designed a particular garden with all Iris’s that he ordered from Holland, Michigan. This is a gorgeous garden that will bring many smiles to our family forever.
Following retirement his ultimate favorite thing would be spending time with his loving family. Paul and Joyce purchased a timeshare with Bluegreen, for which they would have many years following of wonderful memories made of traveling to all the resorts, and spending quality time together. They also invited their children and grandchildren on these adventures to create lasting memories. He will forever be in our hearts and greatly missed.
Family only service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Madison Heights, Michigan. Interment will be at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.
Memorials may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation (in loving memory of Paul Laursen), 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, California 90401 (Tax ID# 95-4418411)
A memorial luncheon will be held at a later date (pending all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted). Family will announce date when this becomes available.
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