Lawrence “Don” Law of Phoenix, Arizona, (as well as Iowa, Oklahoma & Arkansas) passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, peacefully in his sleep due to ongoing health complications from a stroke in 2011.
Don was born on November 29,1945, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Hollice Erwin Law and Myrtle (Caudle) Law.
Don enjoyed his life to the fullest. He was an avid golfer, writer, photographer, joke-teller, and Razorbacks fan. After attending the University of Arkansas, his career began as an award-winning journalist in Rogers, Arkansas, and concluded at Qwest Communications in Des Moines, Iowa.
Don lived in Des Moines for many years. He would often be found golfing with his friends & family, dancing to live music, attending Des Moines Arts Festivals and events, catching a movie at the Fleur Cinema, eating at Skips, beating everyone at Trivia, placing $2 “show bets” at Prairie Meadows, winning often at cards and games, and betting his daughters in football, March Madness, and Oscar ballots. His life was filled with happiness, sincerity, and a gratitude for beautiful moments.
His sense of humor and fun live on through his daughters Jill (Law) Neil of Los Angeles & Lindsay Law of Des Moines; sister Bettye (Law) Boone of Little Rock; nephew Scott Boone of Florida; significant other Vicky Dainty of Phoenix and her daughters and grandchildren (Terry Dainty, Sunny Dainty, Chaleigh Dainty, Erica Dixon, & Isaiah Dixon); and grandchildren Jude & Luca Neil of Los Angeles who lovingly called him “GranDon”.
You will be missed by all, GranDon. Enjoy the fairways of heaven.
A Celebration of Life for Don will be held Friday, January 25th from 1:00-4:00 PM at Wakonda Club, located at 3915 FLEUR DRIVE DES MOINES, IA 50321. Friends and Family welcomed.
In lieu of flowers or donations, please leave a tribute or story about our amazing, loving and witty father on this website.
Thank you,
Jill & Lindsay