"For The Love Of My Only Child"

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Michael D Lawson
4-29-61 to 11-30-89
Only Child of Betty Lee Andersen
Father of Michael K and Jennifer Lee Lawson

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Michael when he was my little Angel!

Michael was raised in California, with his mother, and his Auntie Pat. He was the first grandchild of Robert Lee Force and the late Iris Force, so of course he was the apple of our eye. He was a great baby, never any trouble.I was 29 when Michael was born, the doctors said that there was a 50% chance that we wouldn't make it. We did. God knew how much I wanted a child, so he blessed me with a very special child.He was picture perfect with a curl on the top of his head. I had left Michael's father before he was born, he had a drinking problem and I felt that my son needed me more. I had to work all of Michaels growing years and feel that I have missed out on so much of his younger years.

Betty and her son Michael.........Mike and his son Michael

Michael and I shared the same value for life. When Michael was born I felt that my life was complete, I had the child that I had always wanted. He was my life! I only wanted to live to see my son grow up. Likewise, when Mike's son Michael was born, I knew what he meant when he said "Mom I finally did something right". He loved his sonso very much, he only wanted to live to be a good father for his son.

Click here to see ~~> Mike's Mustang Page

Mike was a carpenter and also a carpet installer. He was a hard worker, but never too tired to come home from work and go bike rinding with his children or just play with them, rough house or what ever. Mike loved to eat and never gained an ounce.


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Mike's family on his wedding day May 15, 1982

When Mike was 15 he met the love of his life, Mary, who would become his wife and mother of his children. Mary was really his first girl friend . On May 15 , 1982 he was married in our home. I had gotten married there in 1979 and they wanted to get married there also.

In 1985 Mike felt his life was complete as he was blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Jennifer Lee ( Jennie). He once said "I have the picture perfect family." Click here to see ~~ Mike and Mary's Children

This is a picture of Mikes cousin Kellee she was very special to Mike, this picture was taken just months before he was killed.

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Mike was a loving son, devoted father and loved by all of his family. His cousin Kellee (my niece ) were like brother and sister. When Mike died Kellee was there for me as was all of my family. I couldn't have made it without the love and caring devotion of my wonderful family.

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Mike was killed on his way to work at 6:40 am on thursday November 30,1989.the weather was clear. A young women who had pulled out of her drive way serveral times and was in a hurry hit his bike and he died at the scene. I called the woman months later and asked what all mothers want to know,"was he in pain?", She told me that when she got to him, she noticed what a nice looking young man he was and what a peaceful look he had on his face, she though he was alright, but felt for a heart beat and found none.
We all ask "Why my child?" and of course the big "What if?" The pain never goes away and the tears will always be there. Just time can help and memories. We learn to live with what we have and remember what we had. The only help I have found is being with other people who have lost children. They know and understand my pain, and will always be there for me to talk to, while others have gone on with there life, our lives will never be the same. All parents who have lost a child need to find this place where they feel safe to grieve and share there child. I have found mine in WWANGELS.
I walk with the memory of my child with me everyday, this way I find some peace.

Betty Lee Andersen( LIZ LEE 7)
California
Andy( step-father) Betty (mother) Mike and Mary

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