Happy Birthday Lar!!!!! Miss you as much today as the day you left us for a better place. Just know I love you still and miss you with all my heart. 

Miss you Larry....those were some of the best years....

Well Larry it's been 6 years since you went home to be with the Lord - Yes sir 6 years and the mention of your name still brings back treasured memories of good times past. then we smile and and sometimes even shed a tear or two or three as we recall the love and laughter we shared - we - I miss you brother and I'm looking forward to seeing you again when it's my turn to pass through the veil and find all my loved ones waiting there to welcome me home. Until then we will content ourselves as we recall those treasured memories of good times past - Thank you lord for sharing Larry with us,

You were a true friend to me, when I was in need. Thank you for eveything. RIP my friend.

Sorry to hear about Larry, he was my boss when he worked for the Detroit newspaper. Lost touch when he moved to Arizona. Remembering hos oldest son uaed to call me Pank and rode in the truck with me. Larry was one of my good friends we use to race his 409. Pray family os doing well, I just wanted to reach out and share one of my memories.

Miss you so much!! I think of you every day,! Your birthday is still celebrated and you are always in my heart!

RIP Larry and happy birthday.♡

Come visit Joan in spirit she misses you

Come visit my sister in spirit she misses you Larry. Your fav sister in law

Three years - so hard to believe - I still miss you as much today. I got so many well wishes today and can only be happy for that. I went to the cemetery yesterday to see you and left some flowers. We had a wonderful 40 years and so grateful for that and all the wonderful memories. Just know sweetheart I think of you every day and before I go to seep at night. Love you always. Have fun in heaven until we meet again.

Oh Yes - I do remember Larry - he was a joy to be with and to hang out with - He always had a good idea about what to do for fun when we came to visit Joan (my sister) & Larry - - - To say I miss him would be an understatement - we loved him and his passing has left a big hole in my heart - but I am comforted that our loss is heaven's gain - and I know I will see him again when the Lord calls me home. see ya later Larry - Dan Dothage.

Hello my darling. I am having a lot of trouble lately with missing you so badly my heart breaks. I am trying really hard to stay positive but it is a battle every day. I will keep trying. I am not giving up but keep having setbacks. The kids are wonderful and so attentive to me. Watch me like a hawk. Ha Love It - I am so lucky to have them and to have had so many wonderful years with you. Love you sweetheart and think of you every day with a smile.

Larry, she's doing fine. As you aleafy know she is strong woman. I know she misses you but you are always with her in thought.

Hi Dear,
Missing you soooo much! It's been two years and yesterday was your birthday - rough time. My heart breaks every day missing our life. So happy for what we had and just wish you were here. Love you Joani

Hi Lar, Just saying hello - Know you liked Joanne Dodge and today is her second year of being gone. Almost been two for you. I have been very sad as the date comes closer. I miss you so much still. Don't think the hurt will ever end. My heart still hurts every day. All the kids are doing well and talk about you often. Miss you my love!!

Hi Sweetheart, I am just checking in to tell you how much I miss you and hope you know we all miss you so much! My internet was down on your birthday - I cried all day wishing I could give you a big hug. Stopped and saw you at the cemetary today on my way home. My heart still hurts terribly and suppose it will forever. Rest my darling, breath easy and wait for me.

Love you Joani

Hard to believe it has been a year. I still hear your voice in my head saying "Hi dear". You touched so many lives and I will always be grateful for having had you in mine. Love, Anna

To my Lar -

I cried when you passed away.
I still cry today.
Although I loved you Dearly.
I couldn't make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best.

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Hey Pop,

Well its been a year and still trying to heal. I guess it just takes time and lots of prayers asking for help. Moved to Utah and thought of you and your T-shirts. It has been raining today so I assumed it was tears of happiness from heaven. I know that you're smiling down on us watching us making sure were safe. Thank you for watching out for us I know we need it. I love and miss you a ton wish you could answer me back!!!!

Love Brion

A year ago today was the saddest day of my life. I lost my best friend, husband and love. We shared 39 years of our lives together. Raising children, making our way in life. Cannot express how much you are missed my darling. Not only me but our children and your family in Michigan. Just want to express what a wonderful life we had. Most of the hard times have been long forgotten. There were so many good times year after year. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, family and friends. We will never stop talking about the good times and how much you were loved by so many. Miss you with all my heart sweetheart. Love you Joani

Hello my Darling - we made it through Christmas Eve. It was very sad to not have your smiling face there. I know how you enjoyed seeing all the family together and how hard you fought to be there last year. We told stories of past fun times and did our white elephant, Terri and Chris hosted this year. It was very nice. I visit you every time I go the Phoenix. I have a little chair and I sit and visit with you at the cemetery. I know you would love where you are. It is so beautiful. I seem to be struggling more now than ever but know that is because I miss you so much more as time goes on. I am trying to stay positive but have a few relapses here and there. Just trying to stay focused on family and work. Say my prayers every day to say how thankful for what I had and still have with our children and family. Have so much to be grateful for . Love you and think of you every hour of every day. Love your wife Joani.

Hey Pop,

Been a tough year wish you were here to talk too. Lions won on Thanksgiving you would have enjoyed it. Turkey tasted better too! Going to be tough at Christmas and New Years without you, but asking GOD to grant me the strength to heal.

I will always love you
Brion

Hi Lar,

Sure missing you. Turkey day was hard without you. You always enjoyed all the family and football!! The Lions won so know you were smiling. I am hurting so bad without you here with me. I visited you at the cemetery yesterday and talked to you for some time. I am trying so hard to be strong for you as I know you wouldn't want me being so sad.  I will keep my chin up and keep moving forward as best I can. Love you sweetheart - Joani

MISSING you SO much, Pop! THANK YOU for loving me like I was your own daughter. I was the LUCKIEST daughter-in-law EVER! It still doesn't seem real that you're not here with us but I'm positive that you're HEALTHY, again:). LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! Tracy

Didn't visit in October - that was a really hard month. We met on October 28th, 1974 and married on October 28th, 1989. You were in my thoughts every day. So wishing I could hold you and feel your arms around me. Love you always.

Missing you so much my darling. Think of you every day and remember the years we had together. Will always be your love.

Hello Dear,

Just wanted to let you know your Memorial Headstone has been placed. It is beautiful. You would be so proud. The memorial statement was Memories Live Forever. That is so true as I will never forget what we had and how lucky we were. Miss you desperately and will see you soon

We laid Lar to rest on. August 8th, 2012 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. They honor veterans with a final resting place with tributes that commemorate their service to our country. It is a beautiful place He would have been very proud.

I was with Joan, my twin, the night they met at Bobby McGees in Phoenix Arizona. We went out dancing and here he comes, right up to our table and asked her to dance. She thought he was so very handsome and fell in love instantly. She was star struck forever after that. He was a good brother in law. He had three living sister in laws and one living brother in law. See you in heaven soon

Rember Larry ? How could you forget him - He always treated us like we were special to him - he was special to us - I cant remember a time when we all were togather (Larry & Joan - Dan & Rae Ellen) and sometimes a with whole lot more people - we always had a really good time - and most of the time Larry led the way - we alredy miss you - but we will see you again - LOVE Dan & Rae Ellen

Happy Birthday sweetheart! I miss you so much! My heart is heavy but trying to be like you and say what do I do next. You never complained about any of the challenges you faced but kept going and looking ahead. I took the truck out for a spin today with Rielee. She ran perfect. Tigers won on your Birthday - will keep watching and rooting. You were my warrior. Love you - Joani

My fondest memory is going to California to support Uncle Danny Fred and Rae Ellen for the loss of their son. Joni and I were making coffee and she was telling me how she put salt in Larry's coffee one time and how he spit it out. We had did the same thing not knowing and he spit it all over the floor. We laughed till we cried. You were a kind man and will be missed. Shelly Blanchard

There are not enough words to describe Lar! A great man and so much fun! We used to laugh so much with and at him on game night! I know he will be missed terribly. Joani, love you so much and you are in my thoughts and prayers! Rosie

I remember Joan and Larry's first date. I watched Terry and Wendy. When they returned home I knew my aunt had found the love of her life. We made sandwiches and listened to the Moody Blues. There was so much laughter.  I always remembered his smile. He was a kind soul, just like my Aunt. Love you both, always.