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- [S142] Newspaper Article, San Gabriel Valley Tribune (West Covina, CA), 11 Sep 2009.
Luanna Gilmore obituary
- [S142] Newspaper Article, Times Herald (Vallejo, CA), 12 Mar 2011.
Oct. 15, 1946 -- Feb. 28, 2011
Larry passed away on Feb. 28, 2011. He was born Oct. 15, 1946 in Vallejo and spent his early childhood in Benicia and Vallejo. He attended schools in Vallejo, Napa and Fairfield, graduating from Armijo High School in 1965. He served his country through military service in the Navy.
Larry married the light of his life, Diane, on Oct. 1, 1968. They made their home in Napa where they spent all of their married life.
Larry wore many hats in his life. He worked in the automobile business for a number of years, operating his own used car dealership, State Motors. During this time, he began pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a cowboy, a profession he loved and continued throughout his life. He worked as a union carpenter, achieving his journeyman certification in 1987. While working at Basalt Rock, Larry was on the crew that repaired the Bay Bridge following the 1989 earthquake. He also worked for Pridmore Brothers Construction.
After Diane retired, Larry said that he was retired as well. He remained, however, a full-time cattle rancher.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 42 wonderful years, Diane; son, Nate; daughter, Nicole; brother, Tom; four nieces and four nephews and their families; and his extensive family of friends. Larry is predeceased by his parents, Mary and Al; and his twin sister, Luana.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice, the National Cancer Institute or the Armijo Class of 65's Memorial Scholarship.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. March 19 at Tulocay Funeral Home in Napa.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 148500301).
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