Henry "Shorty" Leon Lagrou

Henry L. “Shorty” Lagrou, 96, of Spokane, former Sandpoint resident died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 in Spokane. He was born June 29, 1912 in Sandusky, Michigan the son of Leon and Elodia Lagrou. He moved to the Sandpoint area as a small child and was raised and educated here. He married Mildred C. Anderson on June 2, 1943 in Havre, Montana. Shorty was a mechanic in Sandpoint for many years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in God’s great outdoors, but perhaps his greatest gift was his sensitivity to the needs of others. He would drop whatever he was doing to help those in need whether it was to help with a broken down vehicle, visiting the sick, or doing whatever was needed. Shorty is survived by his wife Mildred of Spokane; 3 children: Don (Jodi) Lagrou of Spokane, Linda (Bill) Norberg of Spokane, Barbara Lagrou of Tacoma; 2 grandchildren: Conni (Chad) Cossette of Waxhauchie, Texas, Sam (Chrissy) Lagrou of Spokane; and by 2 great grandchildren: Collin and Corrianna of Texas. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00PM Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Pinecrest Cemetery, with Pastor David Olson, officiating. Friends may call at Coffelt Funeral Chapel Friday from 3:00-6:00PM, and on Saturday from 1:00-2:00PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests you plant a tree in memory of Shorty who loved the outdoors, or contribute your time, talent, or money to the Quilting Circle of 1st Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive, Sandpoint, Idaho for the distribution of quilts around the world.