Dad went to be with mom & his boys after a sudden short illness on January 6, 2025.
Dad worked as a mechanic/machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. Dad's lifelong hobby was riding his Goldwing & then later his Harley. He & mom traveled the country on the bike
He is preceded in death by mom in 2022 & 2 son’s, Wayne in Feb 1973 & Zane in March 2024.
Survived in death by daughter Karen (Sean). Grandkids Dylan Rice, Shannon Stirland, Kirstin Bursey, Chance Stirland & Aubrey Rice. Sisters Blenn Raub (Bobby) of Pennsylvania & Scharlene Betzold of Nebraska. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers
Shannon Stirland, Chance Stirland, Kiersten Bursey, Brittany Starr, Sean Stirland & Steve Farrer
Honorary Pallbearer- Dylan Rice & Aubrey Schwanke.
Family prayer & dedication of the grave will be given by Steve Farrer.
There will be a viewing January 16th from 6 pm to 8pm at Larkin Mortuary 260 E South Temple in Salt Lake where we invite anyone who wants to share thoughts or stories of my parents to do so then. Graveside services in Evanston WY will be family only.
Guestbook/Condolences
I am so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. He was always so kind to me when i was over visiting his sweet wife! I have fun memories of my friendships with Karen and Zane! Karen was the best babysitter ever !
i just found out about this today and im sorry i couldn’t visit at the mortuary.
My thoughts are with you and your sweet family!
May Larry continue to ride that highway in the sky. As a fellow railroader his memory will forever be etched in my mind.God
speed Larry.