Larry W Brown passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 71.
Larry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Doyle and Wilma Brown. He grew up and attended Idaho Falls High School. Larry joined the Army during the Vietnam War, and served as a helicopter mechanic stationed out of Washington. There he met Sharon Herrick. When discharged, he convinced Sharon and her three small girls to move to Idaho. They married and had two boys, Larry W Jr. "Billy" and Roger. They later divorced. Larry was later married again to Angela Regan, and divorced.
Larry worked as a mechanic until he retired. He enjoyed Nascar, racing stock cars, old cars, and family. But mostly, he enjoyed a cold beer with friends at local bars. Larry will be missed by many.
Larry is survived by his children, Vicky (Juan), Dawn (Matt), Denise, Larry W "Billy,” and Roger (Toni); 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Brittany, AJ, Megan, Tyson, Jake, Chassidy, Tayler, Shay, Brooklynn, Anika, and Carson; and 7 great grandchildren.
Larry is also survived by his mother, Wilma Brown; siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Hill, Janice Ulrich, Pam Shirts, Vicki Jensen, and Jimmy Brown; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle; child, Brook R; and grandchildren (conjoined twins) Cierre, Leanne and TJ.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 17, 2023, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard.
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