Happy Birthday, Dad. We love and miss you.
Daniel, Nicole and Abby

Happy Birthday Lance...

Happy birthday Lance!!! I am sure you and your brother are up there celebrating. RIP

It has been exactly one month since you have been gone. I could not have been more blessed to have met you and have morning coffee talks with you. I learned so much about who you were, dreams, beliefs and history(including yours). The best part of you still lives in your granddaughter (my daughter) and she surely loves you dearly. She talks about you and I hope you can hear her :) we are all broken and hurt to not have you in physical form...call us selfish but that's just how wonderful you were to all of us. We love you so much and that will never end.

To Daniel & Kevin
I could not imagine the loss of a parent as I have not experienced that yet. I am so sorry for your loss and can very easily say he loves you both so very much. Also condolences to Nicole as well who is equally as loved by him and has known him as a father as well.

Lance - u was my brother- u know that means more than brother - I cry every night 4 my loss - u will always be my brother - how can I quit - I will try-it wont happen-Lance your my brother how do I let u go- I just cant - I love u

God bless your dad! I thank him for his sacrifice serving in Vietnam!! I know he is missed everyday. God's peace to you and family.

To Kevin and Daniel
Sorry for your loss. I have known your dad for a long time. I remember cruising Woodward before the dream cruise was even thought of. He sure did love cars! We loved that Camaro! I remember going canoeing and camping when you guys were young, the memorial day parades, Halloween at the odd fellows hall...one year he and your mom were determined that they would win the prize instead John and they sure did with their 3 men in a tub...I think that took John by surprise. How he loved his boys and was so proud of you both. Truly he was the go to guy. Anyone could count on your dad. He would help any one in need. Your dad will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget him. Thank you Kevin for taking care of your dad. I appreciate that and I am sure he did too. It can be a difficult and exhausting task, but you saw it through to the end. I am very proud of you. Love you forever Lance!

Uncle Lance was very special to me while I was growing up. When we would visit, he would always be on the porch waiting with a hug and a smile. He had a genuine way of making everyone feel special.

When I heard the news, I was incredibly saddened. I can imagine this must be especially hard on you all and I can't imagine what you're going through. In reflecting back on my Uncle Lance, I remember earlier times while we were all in Michigan. All of us cousins had tons of fun hanging out together! I remember Uncle Lance always made me feel important - no matter what I was doing. He always took the time to talk with me and seemed genuinely interested! Love and hugs to you all <3

I have many good memories spending time with Uncle Lance during all of the holidays, birthdays and "get-togethers" as a child.
I also have many great stories spending time with Lance during the "Woodward cruse weeks" and "get togethers " 
They all have the same theme...Good times!
Lance had no enemies and had many friends. 
Lance was always ready to lend a hand,offer advise or point you in the right direction. You could always count on his honesty.
I have always privately felt that Lance had "paid if forward" to me and other family members for being the only one (that I am aware of) to go to Vietnam and fight for our country. THANK YOU LANCE!
I am so happy Lance if finally home with Jesus!

God put Lance in my life in 1969 we were married. and had Daniel and Kevin. Lance was a good husband and father. He was always there for us what everit was builing a pinewood derby car football game hockey game or boyscout father and son cake bake off. He always took care of his family . we are sad in his passing. We thank for his mercy. in taking him home he will be in. our hearts always .l

Although I didn't get to see Lance much, I do know he and Richard were close. They may have agreed on nothing, and would go long periods without speaking, but they were Irish twins, and I know Richard was always concerned. Now they'll get to build that perfect hot rod together...Rest in peace Lance, thank you for your service...the struggle is over.

Sorry to hear about your Dad I haven't seen or talked to him for along. I when we would go to Michigan when we were younger always had a good time all three brothers were cat birds just like there dad and my dad Don. Will miss him.