Larry
June 16, 1938 – May 9, 2013
George Larry Tadrick was born in Flint, Michigan on June 16th, 1938, to his Mother Clarice Louise DeCamp and Father Lawrence Julius Tadrick. Growing up Larry spent several years living on a farm in Indiana where he was involved in 4H and bought his beloved horse Scout. He attended grade school at Adelphi Academy until he turned 14, where he then moved to New York to live with his mother, step-father and four brothers Bob, Patrick, Michael and Kevin. While growing up in New York he delivered telegrams on a bicycle in Manhattan while attending Bryant High School until 1956 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force.
While serving in the Air Force he traveled to numerous countries including Ireland and England. Later while serving in Little Rock, Arkansas he met his wife Mary and they had three boys together Ricky, Brion and Derek. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Larry and his family relocated to Flint, Michigan where he worked for General Motors and was later promoted to management. While living in Michigan Larry became involved in the Shriners and participated in many charitable events.
In 1971 Larry and his family relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona where he started and managed a successful insurance business. Then in 1974 he would meet his future wife and partner of 39 years Joani. During this time Larry and Joani would blend their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren into one big family that spent many holidays and vacations together over the years.
Larry was an avid fan of all sports teams from Michigan, especially the Detroit Lions, Tigers and Redwings. He could tell you the stats and averages of any player on those teams at any given time. Before passing Larry was able to fulfill one of his dreams and that was to see the Detroit Tigers play in the World Series. Without realizing it Larry’s larger than life personality would have a tremendous effect on those closest to him as well as those he didn’t even know.
George Larry Tadrick is survived by his wife Joani, five children Ricky, Brion, Derek, Tereasa, and Wendy, 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His four brothers Bob, Patrick, Michael, Kevin, two sister-in-laws, 29 nieces and nephews and his faithful dog Sadee.