Harold J. Lawson

Harold J. Lawson P.E. Born to Irwin and Barbara Elma (Campbell) Lawson, Harold was a lifelong resident of the Sault. He graduated from Sault High and then attended Michigan Technological University's Sault campus (now LSSU) and later transferred to Houghton where he received his B.S. in Civil Engineering. Following his graduation, Harold served in the U.S. Army and then he returned to the Sault. He soon joined the Corps at the Soo Locks. Harold was Assistant Project Engineer during deepening of the rock-cut channel at Neebish island and construction of the Poe Lock. He stayed with the corps of Engineers and ultimately became the Area Engineer for the Soo Locks. He retired after 30 years of service. Harold was an advocate for the Sault Area. As the Soo Area Engineer, he supported tourism. As a Professional Engineer, he worked local school projects. Additionally, Harold was a Bruce Township Supervisor and volunteered on the Sault Area Snowmobile Club board. He loved the outdoors and power sports like boating and snowmobiling. He and his wife, Elinor, loved their house on the waterfront. They provided a swimming spot for neighborhood children on hot days and frequently shared summer campfires with many friends, children, and grandchildren in later years Harold's faith was most important to him. Having trusted Christ as his Savior at a young age, he was active in several local churches. Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elinor (Peterman). He is survived by his sons Kevin (Laurie) and Irwin (Jean), his grandchildren, Ian, Mikka, Thomas and Grace, and many loving friends and family. The Lawson Family would like to thank the staff of Freighter View in the Soo, and Linda Valley Assisted Living in California for their excellent care. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, July 6, 2018, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in the chapel at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. Burial will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 2004, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Condolences may be left online at http://www.csmulder.com/

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Harold J. Lawson

February 18, 1934 - June 22, 2018