Lawrence E. Holbrook, 98, of Chesterfield passed away Wednesday February 27, 2008 in Pocatello, Idaho.
He was born August 3, 1909 to Jonathan Earl and Mamie Call Holbrook in Chesterfield, ID. Lawrence lived and farmed all his life in Chesterfield.
In the mid 20's, he began purchasing land in Chesterfield. He grew wheat and barley, raised cattle and sheep, and repaired all his equipment. In 1936, he married the new schoolteacher who came to town from Pocatello, Mary Marjorie Boyatt and they were later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple.
Early in life, he selected the mouth organ and a Jews harp to accompany him as he worked in the fields. Later in life, he collected and played guitar, piano, violin and other instruments for enjoyment. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving in various callings including in the Bishopric of the Chesterfield Ward.
Lawrence is survived by two brothers, Cal & Elizabeth Holbrook of Ogden, UT; Max & Theo Holbrook of Provo, UT; two sisters, Wilda Phelps of Soda Springs, ID; Elaine Christensen of Kentucky; six children, Jay Mack & DeLene Holbrook of Provo, UT; Ben & Judy Holbrook of Jerome, ID; Susan & Jerry Bergeman of Idaho Falls, ID; Sheila & Rich Mason of Olympia, WA; Larry & Connie Holbrook, and Colleen Black of Pocatello, ID. Also surviving are 34 grandchildren and 96 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, two sisters, Florence and Lila; a daughter, Marlene and a son, Charles John.
Services were held Monday, March 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Chesterfield LDS Ward Chapel in Chesterfield, ID. Burial was at the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Many thanks to the staff at Quail Ridge in Pocatello where Lawrence resided for the last five years. He loved and enjoyed the staff and friends he met there. The family also expresses thanks to the many people who loved him and touched his life.