Wayne A. Lawton, 80, Minot, formerly of Stanley, died Monday, September 7, 2020 in a Minot Nursing Home.

Wayne was born July 2, 1940, the son of Barclay "Bert" and Anne (Gorham) Lawton at Welland, Ontario, Canada.  He was raised in Welland until he moved with his parents to London, Ontario and attended St. Michael's Catholic School.  His family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1953, where they lived for a short time until settling in Salem, Oregon. He attended the Catholic grade School, Sera High School and graduated from North Salem High School in 1958.

Wayne became a naturalized citizen of the United States in a ceremony with his parents on June 15, 1959.  He attended San Mateo College in California for 2 years and then worked for financial companies and auto parts businesses in that area.  Wayne was united in marriage to LaDonna on February 21, 1964 at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church in Millbrae, California.  Their daughter, Teresa was born in 1964.

The family moved to North Dakota in 1978, where he was employed with auto parts companies in Minot and Stanley.  They lived in Stanley from 1982 until 2017 where he owned and operated Alley Auto, a small engine repair and car wash business for a number of years. They moved to Minot in 2017 due to health concerns.

Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening along with telling a good joke.

His loving family includes : wife of 56 years, LaDonna Lawton, Minot; daughter, Teresa "Teri" (Richard) Kjellberg, Berthold, ND;  brothers in law: Wally Lee of Palermo & Glenn (Delores) Lee, Blaisdell, ND; sister in law, Brenetta Lee, Blaisdell, ND; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private Family Service: Due to the current COVID restrictions, a Private family service will take place on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Interment :  St. Olaf Cemetery, rural Tagus, ND

Visitation :  At the request of family there will not be a viewing, however friends may sign a memorial register book on Sunday from 1:00-3:00 pm in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

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