"Marsha and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was just a terrific guy, always happy, always friendly, just someone that made you smile by being around him. I know he loved his family very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time."
In loving memory of
Larry Anderson
October 29, 2009
Larry Anderson, age 62, of Tabor, Iowa died on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood.
Lawrence Edward Anderson, one of two children of Dorothy Mae (Austin) Anderson and Lawrence Alphonse Anderson, was born in Salina, Kansas on June 10, 1947. Larry grew up in Fremont, Nebraska where he was a member of Demolay and an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the Fremont Community High School in 1965.
Larry and Carol Lee Halsey were married in Kearney, Nebraska on October 29, 1966. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Charles Jon and Julie Ellen. Larry was attending Kearney State College and while in school, also worked as a laundry delivery driver, car salesman, and was a hospital orderly. Larry graduated with his degree in Education in 1970 and began working as a teacher and wrestling coach in Dorchester, Nebraska.
Larry and Marsha Marie Snodgrass were married in Omaha, Nebraska on May 25, 1990. Their marriage was blessed with three children; Carolyn Mae, Donavan Matthew, and Allyson Marie. They lived in several Nebraska communities and Larry worked in a care center for the mentally handicapped. He took a position as a Resident Treatment Worker at the Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood, Iowa and the family lived in several southwest Iowa communities until finally settling in Tabor, Iowa. Larry was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to golf, fish, and research World War II. Larry also enjoyed ham radio, reading science fiction, writing, and "surfing the net." Larry and Marsha had been married 19 years when Larry was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Larry died at Hospice with Heart in Glenwood on October 29, 2009 at the age of 62 years, 4 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Anderson.
Larry is survived by his wife Marsha Anderson of Tabor, IA; father Lawrence Anderson of Fremont, NE; children, Charles Anderson and wife Jennifer of Nashville, TN, Julie Buss and husband Clayton of Lincoln, NE; and Carolyn Anderson, Donavan Anderson, and Allyson Anderson, all of Tabor; three grandsons; sister Rochelle Anderson of Bellevue, NE; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
Interment in the Tabor Cemetery.
Tributes
"Marsha, so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. "
"Marsha and famly, Sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was such a wonderful person and loving family man. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Rochelle, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you, your Dad, and your brother's family, especially these last days. May you feel Larry's smile as he finds peace in his wonderful new home -- and feel his love and hugs along life's journey until you can get one of his hugs in person again... -- Carolyn, Lorray, and the pups."
"Marsha, Donnie, Ally, and Carrie, We are so very sorry for your loss. Larry was such a happy, friendly person. We always enjoyed talking to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. "
"Rochelle, I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!"
"Praying for all of you!!!"
"Marsha and family - Marvyn and I have been praying for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Marsha, I pray that God will be with you through this pain. God Blessings always., Love and Prayers. Mary and Mary Fernald"
"Marsha and Family.... We are so very sorry about your loss. Larry was a very special person and will always be remembered by those who knew him for his happiness, sense of humor and how much he loved his family. Please remember he will always be with you in heart, mind and spirit. May God bless you, the children and all of his family. May God keep you close to his heart in your time of need. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. God Bless you all!!!"
"Marsha, Donny, Ally and Carrie, I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are so dear to me and I wish I could do something to take your pain away. Larry was such a wonderful person and I feel so blessed to have been friends with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers! "
"Marsha, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you've had a lot of emotional stress the last few weeks but, God will provide peace to your being. We're thinking of you."
"Marsha and family, we are saddened to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers."