Thanks, Lisa-Marie Greenly
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Lauren Lee Greenly, aka: "Unk", "Pop"
Born Sept. 2, 1931, Age 79
Date of death Sunday, November 6, 2010, proceeded in death by 4 siblings.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
held FRIDAY, Nov. 12 at 2 PM at
Faith Lilac Way Lutheran Church
5530 N 42nd Ave., Robbinsdale, MN.
[In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Disabled American Veterans.]
Unusual attributes, humor, other stories
* Self taught musician: played accordion, piano, organ, guitar, mandolin
* Had a band
* Played in “Whoopie John” Polka Band
* Played in “Whoopie John” Polka Band
* Enjoyed a good game of cribbage
* A charming and lovable man
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There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept,
things we don't want to know but have to learn,
and people we can't live without but have to let go.
~Author Unknown
things we don't want to know but have to learn,
and people we can't live without but have to let go.
~Author Unknown
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Love you Pop.
I remember the late nights on the patio on Happy Lake. Grandpa playing guitar and Unk with the accordion rocking out. Such a great family we have! He will be missed but is in great company. <3 Karma Steffens (Greenly)
ReplyDeleteMy memories are: his 'larger than life' presence, his booming infectious laugh, his take-no-prisoners style of card playing (specifically at Shanghai- SANDBAGGER!), Happy Lake memories of lots of cribbage, horseshoe, wonderful music and general raucousness, the sweet softness in his face when he was around little children, his kindness in making and installing a handrail and stairway ironwork so our little Amy would be safe going up and down the stairs, his love of all family, and his frankness (you always knew where you stood 'cause he'd tell ya!) ....Lonny and I were remembering today and he has some good memories- most not obituary appropriate :)- sure hope he has a chance to share them with you kids sometime.... Just want to say our lives were richer for having known and loved Unk.
ReplyDeleteI always compared him to The Crusher from wrestling. Bigger than life with a huge laugh. Accordion playing when we got together. Actually, there are so many memories, I am having trouble getting them to come out one at a time. He will be GREATLY missed!!!!
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