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GALBRAITH, Larry E.
Larry E. Galbraith, age 67, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2011. He was born November 14, 1943, in Wauseon, OH, to Eugene and Doris (Loveland) Galbraith. Larry graduated from Wauseon High School in 1961 and attended Bowl- ing Green State University in Bowling Green OH. He
was a member of the Air National Guard in Toledo, OH. He married Brenda Stoops in 1967, in Wauseon. To that union they had two sons, Jeff and Jason. The family moved to Rathdrum, ID., in 1977 and settled into a wonderful busy family life. After working in the Spokane electronics industry during the 1980's, he and Brenda bought Creative Edge (a curbing business) which later was passed down to their sons. Retiring in 2000, Larry and Brenda enjoyed many winters in Yuma, AZ. They always looked forward to getting back to "home" to spend special camping, fishing, and kayaking adventures with their grandchildren. Those memories will always be in the hearts of Seth, Asher, Lindsey, and Rachel. Larry is survived by his wife, of 43 years Brenda; Mother Doris Galbraith of Wauseon, OH; Sons: Jeff (Debi) and Jason; Sisters Linda (Chuck) Reiner of Eureka, MT, and LuAnn Nye of Palmetto, FL; Brother Dr. Michael Galbraith of Charleston, WV. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene. A special thank you to Hospice of North Idaho and Hayden Valley Assisted Living for their support and care. Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. Visitation will be Thursday February 10, 2011,from 2-7pm at the English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls, ID. The memorial service will be Friday, February 11, 2011 from 2-5pm at the Rathdrum Bible Church in Rathdrum, ID. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, ID, is in charge of the arrangements Please sign Larry's guest registry and view online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Galbraith
March 2, 2011
Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. There are not words that can be said. I pray you have peace and comfort in this time of loss..
Sandy Marcy
Gayle Hughan
February 19, 2011
So sorry to hear about Larry. Glad to hear he was in no pain. Lots of thoughts and prayers your way. Love, Gayle, Jim, Danny and Skyler
February 17, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Larry.Holding you all close in my heart and prayers.
Candee(Hoste)Davis
February 10, 2011
Dear Brenda:
Larry and I were friends even before you moved to Wauseon .Was glad to see you two get together. My deepest regrets
Brenda . Roger " B " Nagel
February 10, 2011
Dear Brenda :
I was friends with Larry even before you moved to Wauseon and your friend also. My deepest regrets Brenda. Dee Fetter was keeping me informed. Roger B. Nagel
Sherene Schultz
February 8, 2011
Jason, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the last time we spoke you were trying to be strong for your dad. I hope that you were able to make some memories with him and can hold tight to the special moments in your life that made YOU the man that you have become. Hugs to you!! ~
Pam & Sarah Cole
February 8, 2011
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts & Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mardell Ackerman
February 8, 2011
Brenda and family,
We were so sorry to read of Larry's passing this morning in the paper. The last time that I visited with him in the grocery store he seemed to be doing so well. Your family has been so
blessed to have this wonderful man in your lives. The Ackerman Family, (Dave, Mardell, Steve and Brad)
February 8, 2011
Brenda and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. We have many happy memories. Our prayers, Pete and Debby Fredrickson
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