Lawrence Andrias Svarverud was born in Mile City, Montana along with his twin brother Leonard Arthur Svarverud on December 20, 1930. Lawrences younger brother Dale Svarverud was born soon after and was a Colonel in the Army serving in the Pentagon until his death of cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Lawrence and his twin Brother both joined the Marine corp where Lawrence served for 7 years with continued service in the Oregon Army National Guard for 35 years in addition to 2 years active duty during Desert Storm facilitating supplies from North Carolina 1988-1990. Lawrence met his wife Ramona Parrish sister of his 2 best friends Dell and Russ Parrish in Eugene Oregon and they were married on May 26, 1956. Soon Larry was transferred to Portland, OR and Ramona left her job behind. They quickly began work on having a home built on Oswego Avenue in St. John's. Ramona and Larry had a new baby girl Ellen on July 27, 1960. On December 31, 1962 they had another girl Teresa and on May 24, 1964 they had their son Carl. Lawrence worked for Pacific NW Bell for 28 years as they raised their family in St Johns in Portland, Oregon. As a family they loved to go fishing and camping so it wasn't too long and they purchased a truck and camper. Traveling to historical sites was one of their favorite adventures and they spent the rest of their lives together doing just that. They visited every state except Michigan; traveled to Hawaii, across Canada, parts of Mexico, and to the Bahamas. Lawrence and his Brother also ran a Long Haul Trucking service , LaMona Trucking for several years. Lawrence and Ramona also worked at camp Wi-Ne-Ma for many years. Larry served as Elder and building manager at St Johns Christian Church and Ramona worked tirelessly managing the kitchens at St. Johns Christian Church and Camp Wi-Ne-Ma. Larry served on the Board of Directors of Winema and both Larry and Ramona managed the Trailer Park at the camp. Working at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma was a passion of Ramona and Larry's, it was one of the ways they could help bring children closer to God. Both Larry and Ramona worked until both retiring due to health issues. Lawrence served God, Family, and Country with dedication,passion, and Love. Lawrence Loved his family and friends often helping them with many home projects, child care and financially when they could.