Larry Garn

Larry Royal Garn, soon to be 84 years old, passed away peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 25, 2016, at his home in Idaho Falls.

He was born on July 17, 1932, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Royal John Garn and Maude Garner Garn. Growing up, Larry’s Dad was transferred every year from state to state so he lived in many cities. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1951, and joined the United States Air Force serving four years during the Korean War, earning the rank of Sergeant.

He was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base in California, Kadena & Naha AFB in Okinawa, and finally to Lincoln AFB in Nebraska. During his four years he earned ribbons and metals; Air Force Presidential Unit Citation with two clusters, Korean Service, Korean Defense, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, 50th Anniversary Korean Commemorative, Air Force Overseas Services, and Good Conduct.

In 1955, he enrolled at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City under the GI Bill and graduated four years later with a Bachelor’s Degree in business management.

Larry followed his Dad’s occupation and went into management training for Montgomery Ward. After a few years of transferring around, he yearned to go home to Idaho Falls. There he began a career in real estate and got his broker’s license. He was successful and opened his own Garn Real Estate office. He was happy with his choice and remained at home in Idaho Falls until his death.

Larry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Boulevard Ward, and had been ordained an Elder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the Senior Citizens Community Center. His main interest and enthusiasm was for cars of which he owned many, both new and classic models. He loved collecting cars and going to car shows.

He is survived by his sister , Sharon Lee Cox, niece Cheryl Sweat, nephew Greg Cox, and wonderful loving friends and relatives. Notable among these are Kaiti Garner for loving care, Connie Barrera, skilled faithful friend, and best friends: Steve Barrera, Chris Rhoades, Rick Jackson, Gordon Kimball, the O’Brady’s Buddies, and so many others who loved this good man who kept his friends and family close. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the LDS Boulevard Ward, 1235 Juniper Drive, with John Radford officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the Madison County

Funeral Services will be held