Larry Greer

LARRY GREER AMMON, ID -- Larry Dean Greer, 50, of Ammon, died April 2, 2008, at his home. He was born March 10, 1958, in Nampa, Idaho, to Paul Joseph Greer and Mary Ideana Abbott Greer. He grew up and attended schools in Nampa, where he graduated from Nampa High School. He also attended Ricks College and Boise State University. He married Lori Ann Harmon March 20, 1980, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Nampa and Kuna, then moved to Ammon two years ago. He taught Vocational Education at South Junior High School in Nampa, as well as shop and small engine repair. He designed, invented and manufactured tools used by other craftsmen and sold his business in western Idaho before moving to the Idaho Falls area to be closer to his children. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served many years as a Sunday School teacher and in the Sunday School Presidency. In his youth he served a full-time mission to the Argentina, Buenos Aires South Mission. He enjoyed mechanics, auto body work, business management, western movies and books, playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers, and camping with his family. One of the greatest joys in his life was his granddaughter, Olivia Picanco. Survivors include: Wife: Lori Ann Greer, Ammon, ID Daughter: Leah Faye (David) Picanco, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Joshua Thomas (Helen) Greer, Pocatello, ID Son: Tyson Dean (KaDee) Greer, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Miranda Cherie Greer, Ammon, ID Mother: Mary Ideana Greer, Nampa, ID Brother: Michael Rae Greer, Nampa, ID Brother: John Thomas Greer, Nampa, ID 1 Granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Joseph Greer. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Ammon LDS 26th Ward, 1100 South Tiebreaker, with Bishop Rodney Roberts officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Sheila Guchess sguchess@yahoo.com Lori, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember that all of us here at Creekside Hospice Pocatello are here for you. God Bless, Sheila Guchess Clerical Pocatello Hospice Office Terry Mabey tjmabey@yahoo.com Lori, I was so sorry to read of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have thought of you often and will continue to do so as well as to keep you in my heart and my prayers. You are a strong lady and I know you will come thru this time of sorrow with the prayers and support from those of us who love you. All my love, Terry Katelin Belnap I am so sorry Lori and family! Just want to let you know that I love you and you guys are in my husband’s and my prayers! If you need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to call! Cheryl and Kori wersnowdin@yahoo.com Do Not Ever Forget that we will ALWAYS be here for you Lori. You have a family here that loves and needs you. Miss you. Love you. JEFFERY JAMIE LANG idjlang@msn.com Lori and Family, We have many fond memories with your family and will miss Larry. Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that our Savor is with you and will help carry you during the coming days. Jeff and Jamie Lang Mr & Mrs. Rick Giachetti & family Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort today and in the days to come. With sincere sympathy. Wes and KLynn Miller millerklynn@hotmail.com We are so sorry about the death of Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Linda Sue LaMott My heart goes out to you Lori and all the family. Please know you are in my prayers. Love, Linda Sue Herb Sandoval hsandoval@ierh.org Dear Lori and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. If there is anything we can do for you, please let me know. Sincerely, Herb and Esmeralda Sandoval, and family. Clem Alvarez clemalvarez@yahoo.com Mr. Greer was my small engines teacher in the eight grade at South Jr. High, he always had a smile on his face and tried to make you laugh he was one of my favorite teachers. He will be missed. I am sorry for the loss. Clem Jackie Grote ajgrote19@msn.com I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Lori and your family at this sad time in your life. Please know that my family and I are praying for you. With our deepest sympathy, Jackie & Allan Grote & family Boise, ID Jeff Cotterell jeffcotterell@hotmail.com Dear Lori and family, I was so sad to learn of Larry's passing this morning in the paper. The last time we spoke on the phone, he seemed so happy to be in your new home and close to your kids. He did mention that his sight was giving him trouble, but over all he was doing well. I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and you have our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Larry was the kind of childhood friend that happily continued on into adulthood and one I knew I could always count on. That doesn't happen very often and I am grateful to have known him and associated with him throughout my life. Whenever I think of him, a smile always comes to my face. Kathie and I and our family once again, send our deepest love and sympathy to you and all of Larry's family and encourage you to remember that he will have everything all done and ready for you when you all join him as a family in heaven. Jeff & Kathie Cotterell & family. Bob and Cindy Martin oakatots5@yahoo.com Dear Lori and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We will miss him greatly. Please know of our love and prayers for you at this time. We have such fond memories of the good times. May the Lord bless you with his comfort. Love, Bob,Cindy and Family George & Anita Nelson, and Kids aznelson123@yahoo.com Lori & Kids, We are so sorry to hear of your loss! You both were always so good to us and so sweet to the kids! Their biggest memory is the great big tree house in the backyard in Kuna! Larry always had answers to the questions we had, and always willing to help! (even with long a trip to AZ) He will be sorely missed by all who had the chance to get to know him! It looks like you have plently of family & friends to assist you in this time of need, but if there was anything George & I could ever do for you please don't hesistate to ever let us know! In Remberence, The Nelsons David & Gail Tiede oceanlover1@juno.com Dear Lori and family, We were so sorry to hear about Larry passing. Our hearts go out to you. Just remember what the church teaches us . . . You'll be together forever . . . Hold onto that through the hard times. Email me sometime. I'd love to hear from you. Love, Gail and David Blaine and Lynn Butler blblds@gmail.com We moved to Nampa from Idaho Falls when I was 14. Larry and Richard Chadwick became my very best friends. We three were in many ways the oddest of companions, perhaps complete opposites, yet our friendships have been (in my heart) everlasting. Larry talked me into buying my first motorcycle -- he on his Yamaha and me on my Honda rode all over the country. We fished all over southwest Idaho with poles and packs strapped to the back of those motorcycles. At my mother's request Larry was oft times invited to our home (as long as he brought his guitar) to play his beautiful music. In my mind's eye I still can see his larger than life grin, rythmic nodding of his head, and closed eyes playing his beautiful twelve string. I recall countless hunting expeditions of our walking drain ditches, sitting in blinds, setting decoys and laughing so loud as to scare off any would be duck or goose. I think of the souped up cars that he seemed to always have and my marvelings of how he just always "knew" how to fix them or anything for that matter. The numerous times of floating Indian river in Kuna. Larry was a very hard worker. Sacking groceries at the local store. I believe the legal age was 16 to work at such a place -- he, of course, was only 14. He inspired me to do the same. So I went to Buttrey's store to apply and got the job as a boxboy, I remember the panic of getting my birthyear right on the application so as to be 16. Larry stopped by our home in Alpine four years ago with an invention that he was trying to distribute. He joined us for dinner. It was a memorable evening. Thank-you Larry for blessing my life. God be with you Lori. Doug and Loni Hill lonihill@hotmail.com Lori and Family, My mind has been flooded with fond memories of good times we shared when our children were small. In Nampa and through the years, Larry was always there to lend a helping hand, and full of a million ideas. I've always thought of him as one of the most gifted people I know. He could do anything he set his mind to. He had a generous heart. We are thankful for your friendship. I won't be able to make the funeral with Doug, but please know that I will have you in my prayers today and in the days to come. Doug and Loni Hill family Robert and Phyllis Wolfley Dear Lori and Family, We're so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was such a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, Bob and Phyllis Wolfley John Mick jmick@builderslighting.com I worked with Larry at builders lighting. A great man who I admired and trusted. He will remain in my thoughts forever. -- John Judy DelValle Lori, I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Delvalle (we used to have lunch daily at the Elk's before you moved)