Roy LaRock Jr, 90, was called home on July 22nd at Chesterly Meadows. Roy was born April 9, 1925 in Moccasin, MT, the oldest of 6 children. Roy joined the Navy at 17 & served in the South Pacific during WWII. After his discharge from the Navy he returned to Billings and served his apprenticeship in woodworking. He met Vada Holcomb in 1949 and they were married December 17, 1950. Roy accepted a job at a cabinet shop in Roseburg, OR in 1951.
Their son Doug was born in 1952. Roy took a correspondence course in architectural drafting while in Roseburg. The family moved to Oakland, CA, in 1956, where Roy worked in architectural drafting and as a building inspector.
Wanting to move back to the Northwest, Roy took a job in Yakima, WA, as an architectural draftsman. He loved wood working, and made cabinets and furniture out of his home shop. He made things for his family and others. He went into business for himself about 1980. He designed a number of homes and churches around the Yakima Valley. His most well-known project is probably the Apple Tree Golf Course Club House & Restaurant. He designed and built the chandelier in the front entry, the stairway and railing, the cabinets and other woodwork in the restaurant. He also designed the Holy Cross Orthodox Church.
He finally retired in 2010, but still loved making things in his workshop.
Roy & Vada belonged to Gideons International for 60 years. Roy loved sharing God’s Word, The Bible, with others.
Roy is survived by Vada, his wife of 64 years, one son, Doug (Linda) of Yakima, and numerous nieces & two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Gideons International, POBox140800 Nachville, TN 37214-0800
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Keith & Keith Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29th at Keith & Keith Funeral Home with burial following at West Hills Memorial Park.
To share a memory of Roy, visit www.keithandkeith.com.
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