Robert Lawrence (Larry) Royce passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 29, 2016.
Larry was born on February 6, 1946 in Salt Lake City, UT to his parents, Howard Parker Royce and Elaine Lillian (Sneddon) Royce. He married his sweetheart, Patricia Ann Job in 1968. He was employed and retired from the Newspaper Agency Corporation as a Journeyman Printer after 29 years. He then worked for Johnson Control in building maintenance for over 7 years.
Larry was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed tinkering around the house and spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Patty Royce; his daughter, Leisha Ann Aguilar-Ekstrom and son-in-law, Craig Robert Ekstrom; his son, Robert Jared Royce and daughter-in-law, Natalie Ann Royce; and nine grandchildren, Alec, Brooke, C.J., Kayla, Elaina, Isaac, Zachary, Carter and Aaliyah. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Alexander and Lillian Sneddon; his father, Bob Royce; his mother, Elaine Royce; and his brother, Ronald Royce.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services.
