Silverdale lost one of its last remaining links to the past with the passing of Lawrence C. Greaves on June 26, 2009. He was 94.

He was the son of William R. and Vida (Brown) Greaves, and the grandson of Silverdale pioneers, Charles E. and Edith (McCurdy) Greaves. He spent his entire life in Silverdale, graduating from Port Washington Bay High School (now Central Kitsap High School) in 1933. He earned Eagle Scout status in his youth and would travel Kitsap County teaching younger Scouts.

He married Ellen Maria Niemi of Poulsbo on June 5, 1937 in Olympia. He and Ellen kept a wonderful farm where the Kitsap Mall now stands. He was a devoted father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandchildren, who loved him dearly, were influenced tremendously by his love and support.

Lawrence was a grocer, farmer, Teamster and served on the Board of Directors at Silverdale State Bank for many years, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. He was a hard-working, caring, kind man of genuine integrity.

He is survived by children Lawrence (LaVonne) Greaves of Silverdale, Carolyn Kelley of Fox Island, Linda (Bill) Philpott of Poulsbo and Donna (Gary) Russell of Anchorage. He has eight surviving grandchildren: David Schumacher, Scott Greaves, Michele Baisler, Mark Greaves, Ann Jas, Dan Kelley, Joe Schumacher, Garrett Russell and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen, his youngest son, William, his sister, Marjorie, two brothers, Bill and John, and beloved grandson, Brian Russell.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 17 at Silverdale Lutheran Church.

The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Brian Russell Memorial Fund, c/o GVSEF, P.O. Box 1070, Girdwood AK 99587, or the Jackson Hall (Scout Hall) Memorial Association, P.O. Box 1489, Silverdale WA 98383. An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com.