Lauren George Dana
June 19, 1922 - November 12, 2008
Obituary
Lauren George Dana
Lauren was born June 19, 1922 in Fairbanks, AK to George Dana, Jr. and Mary Joy Dana. He died November 12, 2008 in Federal Way, WA at the age of 86. Lauren served in the US Navy during WWII as an Aviation Radio Technician 1st Class. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed restoring Jaguars, listening to music, dancing, and painting. Lauren is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marjorie Frank Dana, son Mark Kathy Dana, daughter Debbie Dana, 2 granddaughters, Rachel and Jennifer. Services Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11:00am at the LDS Church, 841 S. 308th St., Federal Way, WA 98003. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 728 134th St. SW #101, Everett, WA 98204.
Lauren was absolutely a beautiful person. My best memory was of his home on Mirror Lake, the day we dancers came to visit and I got to swim across the lake! Marjorie showed us her scrapbook of all her dancing years. I considered Lauren a very dear friend. Betty McLain and Smitty McLain
My codolences and love to Grandma Marge, Mark Dana, and Debbie Dana at this time. I met Lauren for the first time during the summer of 1986 when Valerie and I were living with Marjorie. Lauren and Marjorie were just getting to know each other that summer. On one occassion, I was walking through the house, turned the corner into the living room, and saw them kiss good-bye. I saw sparks fly. It was awesome. I backed away silently. I liked talking with Lauren. I liked going to the garage and seeing the Jaguar he was rebuilding/repairing at that time. I could tell that he had a passion for that. I liked getting the updates on his children and grandkids and about his father farming potatoes in Alaska. I appreciated the fact that he would drive Marjorie would drive over to Kennewick just to see us and for special occassions. He was a good guy and I am very glad that I got to know him.
Dear Lauren
Although,we are unable ot be there on Monday, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. There will be a “Special Place” in Heaven for you where the Jaguars never need repair. Although, you could take them apart and make them better than new in your sleep.
Your Friends
Love
Max and Dee Quitiquit
Tempe, AZ