In Memory

Larry Avery

Larry Avery


Larry Avery

September 13, 1945 - January 31, 2022


Pasco, Washington - Larry Avery, 76, departed this life peacefully on January 31, 2022, in Kent WA.

Larry loved baseball, traveling, playing the lottery, and spending time with family. If you knew him, you are familiar with Larry-isms like - tell me a story, num nuts, derelict, true story, and enjoy small pleasures, just to name a few.

Larry leaves behind three daughters, one son, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and his two brothers, Henry and Tony Avery.

A memorial service will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church, 631 S. Douglas Avenue, Pasco, WA on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11am where Pastor Albert Wilkins will preside over the service. Repast to follow at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco.

Absent from the body, present with the Lord 2Cor 5;8

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03/29/22 03:13 PM #1    

Joe Boyd

As much as I remember Larry, I also remember his family, especially his younger brother Henry.  October, 1970, I was sitting in the Tachikawa Air Base in Japan, waiting for my flight to the U.S. after 3 1/2 years' duty in the Far East with the Navy.  Suddenly, a young Black soldier came up to me and said, "by any chance, are you from Pasco?"  I looked at his name tag, "Avery," and recognized Henry, who I hadn't seen since 1962.  We had a great visit.  He was just coming back from Viet Nam with his unit.  They were having trouble getting on a flight to the U.S. because of some double booking issue.  He gave me his parents' telephone number and asked me to call them when I got stateside, as it looked like he and his unit would  be there for some time, basically in limbo.  I called his home as soon as I got home, and had a wonderful talk with his mother.  She was so happy to hear that Henry would be home soon, and grateful for the call.   I also worked with Larry's Dad during the potato harvests from 1964 and 1965.  He drove potato truck.  I told him I was a classmate of Larry's, and he told me about the time Mr. Gregson called him and told him Larry had skipped school.  Mr. Avery took Larry out to a stack of concrete pipe, and told him since he didn't like school, he could spend the day working for him.  He had Larry move that entire stack of pipe from one end of their lot to the other, pipe by pipe.  When Larry was done, Mr. Avery had him move it back to where it was.  He made Larry do that all day.   I doubt if Mr. Gregson could have come up with any more of a rigorous punishment. 

Larry was always kind, gracious, and smiling, just like the rest of his family.  They all had a work ethic that I admired and respected.  He was a good soul, and I'm sure he will long be remembered by his classmates, including me.       

  


03/29/22 07:11 PM #2    

Lynda Mangum (Willis)

I ask God to send Hiis comfort to the Avery family.  Larry is at peace now, free from sickness and harm.  God has placed Larry into a peaceful sleep until He dispatches Jesus to awaken him.  So we know this isn't goodbye,  It is see you again Larry after awhile.  Love you, Lynda Mangum Willisheart


03/30/22 01:41 PM #3    

Jay Hendler

Larry was a terrific guy with a kind heart and a great sense of humor...he always had a laugh.He was a friend!

He was one of my Mother's favorite...

 


03/30/22 02:50 PM #4    

Sherrie Hatfield (Repp)

My sympathies go out to the family. Larry was my classmate for many years. He was the most kind and friendly person I knew. Always telling jokes.He always kept me smiling. He will certainly be missed. RIP Larry!

03/30/22 03:31 PM #5    

Claudia Wanamaker (Aldrich)

Larry was such a pleasant, friendly classmate, and I am saddened by his passing.  I remember how at one of our reunions he spoke so proudly of his grandchildren.  He also mentioned that he was writing a book.  I'd like to read it if he had it published.  He worked with my dad at Hanford, and Dad spoke so highly of him.      


04/02/22 04:03 PM #6    

Karl Palmer

My condolences go out to all of Larry's family.  I had a great time reconnecting with Larry about our old PHS days when he was a contractor for a few weeks about 20 years ago at the Ferndale BP refinery where I worked. He was just mellow and fun to be around.  We will miss him.
 


04/15/22 11:23 AM #7    

Charlie Morgan

Two distinct memories with Larry.  The first involves his coming to my house to visit from Longfellow Elementary when I was ill.  This was unheard of in the 50's and reflected my parent's belief system which I have tried to learn from.  The second many of you were part of.  Larry had an "East Side" sports team and I had a "West Side" team.  No matter what the sports season we would get on our bikes and do a home and home.  Tom Schweizer loves to remind me of getting hit by a Charlie Harper fastball which seemed about 100 mph at the time during one of our games.  I will miss Larry and always remember our get togethers.


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