Schumann – Larry Phillip, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2022 in Salt Lake City, UT. Larry was born on May 18, 1948 in Denver, CO, to Herbert Phillip and Betty Jo (née McIntosh) Schumann.
He was raised in Aurora, CO, and graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1966 where he served on the student council, played on the golf team and sang with the Trojanaires. He graduated from Duke University in 1970 with a B.A. degree in Accounting and a commission in the U.S. Navy after completing the ROTC program. During his Duke years, he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and developed a lifetime passion for Duke basketball. After graduation, he served as a Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and, after five years of active duty, transitioned to several years in the reserves as a navigator/TACCO in P3s. Larry was a Certified Public Accountant, spending most of his professional career as a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Denver, Houston and Salt Lake City offices until his retirement in 2007. He later taught at Westminster College, with the Colorado Society of CPAs and AICPA, and served on the Board of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.
Larry was known by family, friends and colleagues for his sharp mind, sense of humor and love of history, sports, military fiction, and dogs. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Mitchell of Dover, MA and his three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, on March 4, 2022 at 2 PM. For those unable to attend the service in person, the family invites you to join via Zoom a thttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87419318724. A free Zoom account is required and you will need to sign in to join the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome at Best Friends Animal Society Utah (support.bestfriends.org).
We are greatly saddened by Larry's passing. We look back fondly at our time with Larry at Duke and Sigma NU. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family family.
I am saddened by Larry’s passing. He and I had many interesting conversations and played some bad golf together. I apologize that I will be unable to attend his funeral. I have a scheduled surgery on the 4th and won’t be able to make it. I would otherwise be there. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Best,
Roger Smith
I feel very fortunate that Larry befriended me late in his life and so generously shared of himself, his time, his vast knowledge, his deep wisdom, his wicked wit and his love for his pets. He was so proud and happy to be able to display his grandmother's paintings, and to share his daughter's artistic knowledge and refinement. He enriched my life, and I will miss him.