Background
Lawson, Norman Roger was born on June 6, 1931 in Mount Vernon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Willard Alfred and Helen Scott (McInturff) Lawson.
Lawson, Norman Roger was born on June 6, 1931 in Mount Vernon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Willard Alfred and Helen Scott (McInturff) Lawson.
Bachelor, Willamette University, 1953. Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1957. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1957.
Doctor of Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1975.
Pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Toppenish, Washington, 1957-1961; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Auburn, Washington, 1961-1966; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Tacoma, Washington, 1966-1975; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Wenatchee, Washington, 1980-1985; district superintendent, Columbia River District, Wenatchee, 1975-1980; district superintendent, Seattle District, 1985-1987; pastor, Center United Protestant Church, Richland, Washington, since 1987. Delegate to jurisdictional and general conferences U. Methodist Church, 1976, 80, 84, 88.
Board of directors United Way, Kennewick, since 1988. President Center Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, 1981-1985. Fellow Academy Parish Clergy.
Member Richland Rotary Club (board directors since 1991, Paul Harris fellow 1991).
Married Lola Margaret Brooke, August 23, 1953. Children: Ellen Adair Lawson, Kathleen Brooke Lawson.