Retired high school principal Larry Longstreth’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Larry passed away on October 6, 2021 at the age of 82 of natural causes. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to so many who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Larry was born in Grand Forks North Dakota on September 8, 1939. He grew up in Riverdale, North Dakota before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 1957.
Larry completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorates degrees at the University of Colorado. During his career in education, he had the distinction of being the first principal at both Niwot and Skyline high schools as well as an assistant principal and teacher at Longmont high school for many years. Larry’s pride were his three sons and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved his Colorado Buffaloes and his Denver Broncos. He was also very proud of his accomplishments in education, and he shared his passion for learning with thousands of students over the years.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Larry. He loved a good prank, a funny joke and watched National Lampoons “Christmas Vacation” every Christmas and laughed just as hard the last time he saw it as the first. He enjoyed a good hot cup of coffee along with great discussion or a good book. His kind personality and love of others was contagious to everyone he met. Larry is survived by his sons Patrick and Mandy Longstreth of Greeley, CO; Mike and Alisa Longstreth of Firestone, CO and Bradley and Jodi Longstreth of Frederick, CO; 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a sister, Mary Thompson of La Cruces, NM; two brothers Bill Longstreth of Firestone, CO and Kevin Longstreth of Lakewood, CO.
Memorial Service will be held on November 4th, 2021 at 10:00am, at St. John's Catholic Church in Longmont, CO.
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