Lane A. Laffoon, 66, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Plymouth.
Born in Plymouth, Indiana on August 16, 1954, Lane was the son of David and Glenda (Ames) Laffoon. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1972. Lane attended Ancilla College and Indiana University South Bend. Lane married Jennifer Rice on Saturday February 14, 1976 at the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.
Lane owned Lane’s Laundromat from 1983-1991 and worked as a Dental Technician making teeth.
He was a very gifted and accomplished musician. Known for his Banjo, guitar, bouzouki, bodhran drum and singing, he loved playing old jazz, ragtime, folk tunes and show numbers. Lane and Jennifer were members of the Round-Town-Ramblers and traveled all over the State of Indiana performing at every State Park throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. They were both a part of the Presenter’s Touring Program sanctioned through the Indiana Arts Commission. For the past three years Lane has been an active member of The REES Project Committee, providing technical assistance in the design of the performance space. Project co-chair Randy Danielson stated, “Lane will be dearly missed. With his artistic talent he was able to re-create the large medallions that graced the auditorium when it opened in 1940 and in 2019 finished a cold cast bronze sculpture of Stewart Rees known as “Stewie”. He took a leadership role and recently headed up the Stellar Crossroads – Arts & Culture Facebook Live event in support of FUND THE ESSENTIALS in which he and Jenny were the ‘first’ to perform in The REES auditorium.”
Surviving is his wife, Jennifer of Plymouth; sisters, Valerie (Robert) Schafer of Plymouth and Jan (Daniel) Lanham of Kincaid, West Virginia; niece, Eleesha Schafer of Plymouth; nephews, Lee Schafer of Plymouth and David Lanham of Kincaid, West Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his niece Sarah Taylor.
Per the family’s wishes a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Preferred are memorial gifts to The REES Project, c/o Marshall County Community Foundation, 2680 Miller Drive, Suite 120, Plymouth, IN 46563 or donate online at REESPROJECT.COM
charlie byers says
To Valerie and the whole Laffoon family, I am saddened to see of Lanes passing, what a great soul, he was such a smart and talented man, may you know my thoughts are with you, Charlie Byers
Shirley Gidley says
I am shocked!
Such a talented person in so many ways. A kind and caring individual. His music and his smile, his love of life, and his caring for all of those around him.
To all those who loved him and to Jenny, the love of his life, I send my thoughts and prayers with the thanks of sharing him with all of us.
Nelson Chipman says
From the day we became classmates, it was easy to see Lane was special. Talented in so many ways, and always in tune with the culture, the times, the events of the day. His musical talent exquisite; sculpture skills superb!
Deepest condolences Jenny, Valerie, Jan and families.
RIP Lane. Until we meet again
Nelson Chipman says
From the day we became classmates, it was easy to see Lane was special. Talented in so many ways, and always in tune with the culture, the times, the events of the day. His musical talent exquisite; sculpture skills superb!
Deepest condolences Jenny, Valerie, Jan and families.
RIP Lane. Until we meet again
Kirk E Kuskye says
To the family of Lane,
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. My prayers for all of you are, finding happiness in the time that you shared, comfort and peace that will come with the memories that live on within us!
Sincerely,
Kirk Kuskye
lori white says
Just saw him and his wife Jennifer at the farmers market in Culver latweek this is so very sad my heart goes put to his beautiful wife Jennifer
Mikki Holloway Maynard says
Well done, classmate. You channeled your talents to make your world, our world, better.
Holli D Shorter Pifer says
I am so sorry for your loss, Jenny. I have great memories of you two singing and strolling through the park. He will be missed by many.
Take care and God speed.
Holli
Yvonne Comeno says
Jenny , I am so sorry for your loss of Lane, your soul mate.
I so enjoyed visiting with you both when you stopped in to shop at
Fun Finds Flea Market. Prayers for comfort & peace in the days ahead for your family.
Susan Benedict Wells says
Jenny – I am so sorry to hear about Lane. Be strong. Take it day by day. Reach out if you need help. You (and Lane) are lived by so many.
Chris Dean says
Jenny, Karen, and all of your extended family, I am so very sorry for your sudden loss of Lane. I only met him once but he was a client of my husband’s (Ron Dean), and Ron spoke very highly of him. Having lost Ron 18 months ago, I truly know what you are going through. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers for acceptance, healing, and eventual peace. My love to you all.
Chris (Watt) Dean
Clara Woolley says
Jenny, Valerie, and all:
I was totally taken by surprise to read in the Plymouth Pilot News of Lane’s passing. Jenny, with Lane as your performance partner, you will have double the reasons to miss him, more than most of us in losing our husband. Your delightful, entertaining music will certainly be missed at the farmers market, parks, all around the area. Lane has truly served humanity, and this was not a time to give him up. Please feel my support and prayers.