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Larry Voie Obituary
Larry Stephen Voie
He attended Swans Trail and Lowell Elementary schools, South Junior and graduated from Everett High School in 1965. After attending a year of college at BYU he was drafted into the Army and served his country in Vietnam. When he returned to the US he attended and graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in English Literature. Larry was a career social worker with DSHS, most of his time spent working with families doing child protective services.
The focus of Larry's life was his wonderful wife, Patricia, the rest of his family and his love of God and Jesus Christ. He was a doting grandfather and devoted husband. Larry loved to golf, regardless of the weather. Larry loved to watch sports of any kind, a passion learned from his father. Larry loved music and was rekindling his passion for playing guitar, harmonica and singing. He was a remarkable albeit modest artist. Larry had a green thumb and loved to garden. He was generous, humble and gentle.
Larry leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Patricia; daughters, Sherice Mansfield and Laurissa Schmitt; brother, Mike Voie; sisters, Blanche (Lawrence) Burkey, Ina (Jim) Schoentrup, Cathy Eisenman, Nancy Wolke and Margaret (Lee) Huleatt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many close friends, many of whom he shared a lifetime friendship.
He was preceded in passing by his mother, Rhoda, in 1969; and his father, Andy, in 1993.
Larry's ashes will be interred in the family plots at GAR Cemetery in Snohomish.
A celebration of Larry's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at View Ridge Community Church, 4800 Dogwood Drive, Everett
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Voie
5 Entries
Cathy
April 28, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
April 27, 2011
With love from Nancy
Jon G. Bates
April 25, 2011
I dedicate this poem which I wrote in memory of my good friend Larry.
What if the world wasn't blue,
And it had no shades of grey,
What if the sky was always sunny,
And the clouds didn't get in the way.
What if the world was filled with laughter,
And we didn't think about our pain,
Wouldn't the world be better,
Than the one we know today.
What if the miles between us,
Disappeared one summer day,
Maybe one day they will,
I"m watching the clouds drift away.
A poem by... Jon G. Bates (Greg)
Lance Southard
April 25, 2011
Voie family,
Larry was a wonderful guy, I can rememeber the time at legion Golf course when he hit a a hole in one, what a shot.
Larry had another great thing about him at the golf course and that was is flashy socks.
I didn't know Larry real well but what I did know was that he was fun to hang out with.
Larry will be deeply missed. Best regards to the Voie family.
The Voie family is in our prayers.
Marcia Nichols
April 24, 2011
Dear Family,
It broke my heart to read of Larry's passing.
I worked with Larry at DSHS, both in Mountlake Terrace and Everett. The one thing I remember best was Larry's caring about everyone and you never passed him without hearing a warm "Hello". His work with children was an obvious calling for him as he was incredibly kind, understanding and had their heart.
A kind and tender heart is gone and the world seems a little colder but the memory of a soft and gentle heart will live on in those who were fortunate to have known him.
Sincere Condolences,
Marcia Nichols
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