Lance T. Lawrence, 89, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on January 17, 2010 at The Place at Tanque Verde. He was born in Morgantown, WV to the late George and Barbara (Konkoly) Lawrence.

Lance was a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a 1941 Lancaster Catholic High School graduate.

He graduated from LaSalle University.

Lance served his country in WWII as a Master Sargeant with the US Army Air Corps in the North Pacific.

He was a Liaison and Counselor with the US Government and worked closely with the Government of Japan and Korea for twenty plus years.

Lance retired in Tucson, AZ and has lived there the past twelve years. He was an avid golfer.

He is survived by a brother, Wilbert Lawrence, of Lancaster and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and John Lawrence, and sister Mary Fry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602 on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11am. A visitation will take place at the church from 10:30-11am. Final farewell and commendation will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements made by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. 393-9661. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com