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Larry Coonrod Obituary

Coonrod, Larry
Larry Ivan Coonrod, 71, of Mesa, AZ died Saturday April 21, 2012 at home, of cancer. Larry was born June 26, 1940 in Urbana Iowa, the son of Ivan and Evelyn (Rosekrans) Coonrod. Larry was united in marriage with Sandra Gelski April 1959. He later was married to Betty Nelsen Bascom on April 21, 1983. Larry was a heavy haul specialist most of his life. Larry is survived by his wife Betty, 2 sons, Troy (Mary) and Tory (Monica) Coonrod, a stepson Kim (Oxana) Bascom, a granddaughter Jennifer Coonrod, a grandson Justin Coonrod, 4 step granddaughters Ieleah Pitkin, Kenzie Coonrod, Mykenzi Davis and Nicole McGee and 5 great grandsons, and his special 4-legged friend Rusty, a sister Marlys Tritle of Minnesota, mother in law Edna Ehresman of Iowa, 4 sister in laws, Barbara Coonrod, Susan Hepker, Lola Maher, Patricia Sterner - all of Iowa. He loved old cars and Nascar. The viewing for Larry Coonrod will be held at Sonoran Skies Mortuary, in Mesa (5650 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85205) on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 5:00-7:00pm. The service will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 10:00-11:00am.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 24, 2012.
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Betty,
You have our Heartfelt sympathy for your lose. Larry was a wonderful friend and will be missed by so many. God Bless you and yours in this hour of sorrow.

Ray & Dorothy Larson

April 29, 2012

Betty and family, You know how saddened we are at Larry's passing. As we said Betty, he is no longer in pain and is happy with the Father of us all..We Love you all and wish we could be there, but will see you soon. Uncle Bob and Aunt Pat.

Pat Hartley

April 24, 2012

Monica, Tory, Troy and families, we are thinking of you and send our thoughts to you during this difficult time. Please remember he is free from pain and will always be your guardian angel. IF you need anything please call me. Love Nicci, Tom and Dakotah

Nicci Huddleston

April 24, 2012

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