Lawrence Dowding

Lawrence Goff Dowding was born February 19, 1914 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2004 leaving his spouse, LaMyra Dowding; three children Paul, David and Julie; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. His parents, Ann and David Dowding; a sister, Eloise Webster Gardner; a brother, J.V. Dowding; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Place Dowding; and a great-grandchild, Bryant Darus Wallock, have preceded him in death. In his youth, Goff excelled at any sport he was involved with such as boxing, wrestling and golfing. He served an L.D.S. mission in Mexico and the Northern Pacific. He later met and then married his sweetheart, LaMyra Baird, at the Salt Lake Temple on November 14, 1940. His lifelong interest was in the field of art and had a great love for all of Heavenly Father?s beautiful creations. Goff graduated from the Washington School of Art. He then taught art at several different institutions along with instructing many students out of his home over the past several years. He worked in commercial art and advertising and assisted the L.D.S. Church with a variety of magazines and other projects. Many of his paintings are displayed in several homes, churches and businesses. Two pieces of his work were etched into a monument and can be found placed in the midst of a garden in front of the Bountiful Post Office and have been enjoyed by all those who pass by. His life has touched many hearts throughout the years. Goff served in different capacities throughout his membership in the L.D.S. Church including working in Name Extraction for about 20 years. He was known to lend a helping hand to those in need in any way he could. His sense of humor and enjoyment of ?punning? have created smiles and provided an atmosphere of happiness. Getting together with family and friends for games, fun and feasting was something he always cherished. Memories of these fun times were always held close to his heart. Goff was known as a gentle, kind and loving man, husband, father and grandfather. His presence and good example will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 13th Ward Chapel, 1356 North 650 East, where friends may call Thursday morning from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Wasatch Lawns Memorial Cemetery, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com.