Larry was born May 16 1935 in Glasgow, Montana. Went to highschool in Missoula, Montana. He then joined the Air Force in Feb 1953 to 1963. He moved to Texas and worked on oil rigs as a welder. Moved to Montana started working for the White Pine wood mill in Missoula. Then he moved to Marysville, Wa. Worked at different Mills and went to Everett Community College and received a certificate in welding. He joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gold Bar in the late 80's and became a deacon, which was his proudest achievement in his life. He had become a firm believer in the Lord. He is servived by 7 adult children, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.