Larry Farris

LARRY FARRIS Click here to view Larry's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Larry Kay Farris, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 5, 2009, at his home, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. He was born August 27, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dale Franz Farris and Neva Gwendolyn Anderson Farris. He grew up and attended schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduating from high school there and then earning an Associate Degree. On April 12, 1959, he married Wylene Chambers in Jacksonville, Florida. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War, retiring in 1975 after nearly 20 years of active service. He also owned and operated an auto body and paint shop. Larry was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He coached Little League and also taught auto body skills to the handicapped. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Larry enjoyed golfing, billiards, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and traveling. He especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors are: Wife: Wylene Farris, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ronald K. Farris, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Gary A. Farris, Rigby, ID Son: Wade D. Farris, Colorado Springs, CO Brother: Barry D. Farris, Colorado Springs, CO 5 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, with his son, Ronald Farris, officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wood East Side. Military Rites will be performed following the services by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2676 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: The Reisenauer's reisen@onewest.net We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, John, Martha, Kyle & Ali Jamie McRae jqmcrae@bellsouth.net Aunt Wylene, We really admire how you faced the challenges of Uncle Larry's illness. It took time, and patience, to care for him the way you did, and yet no matter how hard things got, you never seemed to lose your faith, your optimism, or even your sense of humor. I hope that it helps to comfort you in knowing, that he would have been so grateful for all that you did, and so proud of you for the strength, and courage that you showed throughout this trying time. Always remember: Uncle Larry will be as close as a memory, and the God of all comfort, will be as close as a prayer. We love you!!!! Jamie, Shan, Cody, and Cierra Jamie McRae jqmcrae@bellsouth.net Ronald, Gary, Wade, and Families, Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you. We pray that the good Lord will wrap his loving arms around each of you, and give ya'll the strength to carry on. You know he would have wanted that, more anything. He has always wanted nothing more, than the BEST for each of you. Uncle Larry has always been a very loving, caring, and giving person, not only to his family and friends, but also to his country. A real HERO I might add, that will be missed by many.................We love ya'll!!!! Jamie, Shan, Cody, and Cierra Barry Farris blfarris@comcast.net Wylene our hearts go out to you and all the family. We are so glad we were able to attend your 50th Wedding Anniversary in April. That is the way I want to remember my brother. We were always close in spirit even through often separated by time and distance. Love, Barry and Le Ette Nina Stancil ninastancil@yahoo.com Wylene, We are so sorry to hear about Larry and pray that the peace and comfort of the Lord will be with you each day. It won't be easy, but I pray you can focus on the good memories and know that there will be no more pain and suffering where Larry has gone. We send our love and blessings to you and your family. Nina & Earl Marie Chapple marchapp2@aol.com I just wanted to let you know that your in my thoughts and prayers. My husband Steve passed away a year ago. But he thought alot of Larry. We were all members in the Eagles Lodge. Take Care and God Bless. Marie Chapple Martha Smith sweet_swamp@hotmail.com I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Farris. My husband, Brett (Peggy's son) told me of his passing and I wanted to send our heartfelt sympathies in your family's time of loss. May God comfort you, our prayers are with you.