Photo courtesy of Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Sumner
Puyallup, Washington
1942 - 2018
On Tuesday, April 3, Larry Carney (1942-2018) went to sleep and reached the finish line. It was peaceful, he was ready, and knew he had done everything he could to take care of the love of his life, Pat. He had spent his lifetime caring for his younger brother Bob, his two sons Rob and Colin, and...
Read MoreMr. Carney was such an influence in my life...his Civics class brought me a sense of public service that lasted approximately 30 years in various forms. He gave us food for thought in times when we as students didn't know where to turn and above all else, made us THINK...thank you for all that you did for me and countless others.
Elaine Gregory
April 17, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | Student
Larry was more than just a mentor to me, i would not have graduated and gone on to Pierce College without his support. you always had a smile on your face and never a negative thought in mind. Thank you Larry and Thank you Pat for all you have done. Rest in Paradise Larry, you deserve it!
Chelsea Wentz
April 13, 2018 | Puyallup, WA
Larry was the light of my life. He was always supportive, encouraging, compassionate, comforting. We had been together since sophomore year in high school. He filled my heart and has left me with many plans we'd made for a future together. I will deeply miss him as I begin this new journey, but I know he is with me in spirit. Our family wants to express thanks to the hundreds of folks who have remembered him and shared their stories. It has been very uplifting to see how many of you...
Pat Carney
April 13, 2018 | Puyallup, WA
I graduated from Rogers HS in 1977 and it was my good fortune to have Mr. Carney for Psychology. I always felt supported by him and certainly held him in high regard. After graduating, I had an accident and he came to visit me at my parents home! I was so glad to see him, and I'll never forget that he assured me it was ok to call him Larry now. I couldn't imagine it then or now. He will always be Mr. Carney to me. I know he will be missed. Bless you, Mr. Carney.
Pam VanDeursen
April 08, 2018 | Montpelier, VT | Student
I took both history and psychology classes from Mr. Carney during my time at Rogers (1968-1971), and enjoyed them both. He had a gift for making any subject he spoke on intriguing -- and fun. He was one of my two favorite teachers then, and still is in my memories. I had no idea that he had a law degree! Thank you all (his family) for sharing him with us for so long.
Carl Stultz
April 07, 2018 | Puyallup, WA | Student
Larry and I worked together for 9 years. I greatly admired his opinions.. views and wise, thoughtful council. He was faithful in all things. Heaven is better with his arrival....
Herb Berg
April 07, 2018 | Alexandria, VA | Friend
It was my honor being a student of Mr. Carney in my senior year of 1979/1980. He forced his students to think deeply and question. His humanity for his students and endeavors they learned was present each and every day. Being a teacher myself, I only hope to bring to my students some of the qualities Mr. Carney gave to me. He was a great man and teacher. His passing is a loss to this world.
Tim Anderson
April 07, 2018 | Gig Harbor, WA | Student
Larry and I began dating as Sophomores at Renton High School. We married spring break of our junior year at the University of Washington. We began our teaching careers together in Patterson, CA. After just one year Larry and I began working on our 5th year of schooling returning to U of W. We decided to stay until he'd finished his master's degree so I taught in Everett while he went to school. Next we traveled together to join the Puyallup School District and he never left during the...
Pat Carney
April 07, 2018 | Puyallup, WA | Family
Rob, Larry and Colin at Sun River
Colin Carney
April 07, 2018