Larry Robert Arrants

Larry Arrants, 76, of Sedro Woolley, WA, died on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at UW Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1937 in Omaha, NE. In 1964 he married Kathie Richards and they had one son, Scott. They divorced in 1968. Larry was remarried to Shirley Hicks in 1970 and they raised three sons, Troy, Trace and Chance. They divorced in 1990. Larry married the love of his life Judi (Harley) Troutman in 1990 and helped guide Judi's three children Mike, Sara and Leon into adulthood. A veteran, Larry spent six years in the Air Force, honorably discharged in 1962. He joined the Snohomish County Sheriff's Department in 1963 and spent 16 years as a deputy sheriff working his way up to the distinguished rank of Captain. An avid racer for most of his life, he had tremendous success racing sprint cars, mainly in Western Washington, but also raced many racetracks in the western states and British Columbia. He will be greatly missed. Larry is survived by his children; and grandchildren, Ben, Chace, Cheyenne, Jazzy, Michaela, Greeley and Rigby. He was predeceased by his wife, Judi. A celebration of life will be held at The Gathering Christian Church, 1003 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, WA on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the organization of your choice in his memory.