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Lawrence J. Carroll

1949 - 2013

Lawrence J. Carroll obituary, 1949-2013, Bullhead City, AZ

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

Lawrence Carroll Obituary

Our husband, dad, grandpa, and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 29, in Bullhead City, Ariz., at the age of 64. Larry was a very outspoken guy. We often heard from people who might disagree with him, but respected him for always telling the truth as he saw it. He will be remembered by everyone who knew him for his big heart, his generosity, and his willingness to help anyone in need. His favorite diversions in life included boating, listening to classic rock music, socializing with friends, and playing and watching sports. He will be greatly missed by a number of lifelong friends dating back to high school days.

Larry was born and raised in Portland, Ore. He was fortunate to be able to travel to Europe and Asia with his parents several times as a child. He attended Wilson High School, where he was a member of the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. He spent his summers doing the "dirty work" at his dad's business; as his dad explained, to motivate him to get an education so he could support himself in a less arduous way.

After high school, Larry attended Wenatchee Valley College in Washington where he played on the football team and cooked in several restaurants. After leaving college, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Trout. He then enlisted in the United States Army, spending several years in Germany running the data processing center. He also worked as a colonel's driver, allowing him to travel throughout Europe. After returning home, he and Cindy were divorced, but he became the father of his first son, Robert.

In November of 1973, Larry and Mary began their adventures as a married couple. He worked for Consolidated Freightways in Portland. Their son, Larry Scott, was born in January, 1975. A couple of years later, on April 1, they bought a restaurant that lasted a year to the day-they have laughed many times over their "April Fools" venture. In following years, Larry managed several restaurants before resuming his career in the computer field at Tektronix. In 1986, he moved to the Oxnard-Ventura area. After several computer-related jobs, he began at Naval Base Ventura County, holding several positions in the computer field. From 2001 to 2007, Larry and Mary owned and operated Champs Sports Bar in Oxnard; Larry took great pride in creating a place where people could enjoy themselves, relax, and watch sports. Since 2007, Larry divided his time among homes in Oxnard, Arizona, and Oregon.

Larry is reuniting in heaven with his parents, Elsie and Jackson Carroll, and his grandson, Jarred Schaper. He is survived by Mary, his wife of nearly forty years; his son, Robert, and children, Moriah and Carlie; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Gretchen, and their children, Landon and Thatcher. A final good-bye will be held at the family home in Oxnard on June 22. Larry would love donations made to the Wounded Warriors Project. In the words of grandson, Landon, "I wish there was a telephone number for heaven so we could call and talk to grandpa."

Published by Ventura County Star from Jun. 18 to Jun. 21, 2013.
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Happy fathers day

missy louie

June 21, 2015

Our dear friend Beth Carroll sent me this poem, which we feel expresses the way Larry lived his life and the thoughts he would share with us now.

To my dearest family and friends some things I'd like to say....
But first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven; here I dwell with God above;
Here are no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight;
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon, and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
I need you here so badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do,
And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er,
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it--taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented...that my life has been worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile."

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Mary Carroll

July 8, 2014

Larry, you were always a special person to be around.

John Owen

July 8, 2014

You will be missed.

Evan, Ashley, and girls

July 8, 2014

Rest with the blessings of our Lord.

Chelsea Goin

July 8, 2014

Most unassuming individual I have ever known.

Ron Woldeit

August 10, 2013

Larry--Your love and smile are with us always! Thanks for the fun times at Champs, Diamond Lake, Bullhead City, your home...anywhere you were. Love always.

Pearl

August 10, 2013

Love.

Chelsea Goin

August 10, 2013

We will miss you, see you on the other side.

Corey Goin

August 10, 2013

Thank you Larry for letting me think I was the special one. But really, it was you.

Claire

August 10, 2013

Mary, my heart is with you. Thank you to you and Larry for shaping me into the woman I am today.

Cindy Goodling Plowright

August 10, 2013

Miss you always, Uncle Larry.

Jay and Aleta (and Jayna} Goinn

August 10, 2013

Sherry and Bert Hansonn

August 10, 2013

Larry was a great guy, wonderful to me, and he will be missed.

Jim and Michelle Weaver

August 10, 2013

A lifetime of good memories, fun times, and lots of family fun!

Karen and Andrea Jones

August 10, 2013

Lots of great memories. Always in our heaarts.

Cindy and Bob Schaper

August 10, 2013

Love you!

Jo and Cal Louie

August 10, 2013

Eric and Dena Nelson

August 10, 2013

Janet and Daniel Gray

August 10, 2013

Greta

August 10, 2013

Miss you lots buddy. We had a lot of fun times.

Gayle

August 10, 2013

Karen Thackston

August 10, 2013

I'm really missing all the joking from Larry about "Being your boss at Tektronix." Warmly,

Tam Martin

August 10, 2013

Brother Carroll, life is good everywhere! Enjoy. Sister, smile and love life!

Beth and Earl

August 10, 2013

We will always meet later but for now we miss and love you always and will keep you in mind when football starts!! Love you.

Tony and Amber

August 10, 2013

We will miss you a lot. But for sure we will take care of Mary. Love you. 2013

Linda and Dave Batrin

August 10, 2013

We'll miss him.

Mr. John

August 8, 2013

We miss you. Love to a great friend.

Eloise

August 8, 2013

We miss you already. Love you

Terry and Phil

August 8, 2013

Love always.

Mark and Debbie

August 8, 2013

Love you both.

Dawn

August 8, 2013

Lawrence, I will always love you.

Dolly

August 8, 2013

I luve my gampu.

Landon Scott Carroll

August 8, 2013

I love you guys.

Cindy Olsen

August 8, 2013

RIP to a friend family friend from Long ago!! Prayers to the family...Blessings on you! See you in Heaven Larry

Janelle Plowright

July 22, 2013

Gone, but not forgotten..............


Mikey

July 18, 2013

I love you Larry.You are like a dad to me, Thank you.

July 14, 2013

you always made me smile..going to miss ya

Angela Jones

July 14, 2013

Good memories old friend.

Your 1965 Wilson High School buddy...the class of '67 with the spirit of '76

Doug Reynolds

Doug Reynolds

July 13, 2013

Larry you were one-of-a-kind. I heard all the stories from your friend Michael A. Stewart. Thank you for letting us stay at your house when we were falling madly in love. Appreciated you telling Michael that "the grass isn't always greener, because you made us try twice as hard, although it wasn't hard at all. You were a unique man and loyal to your friends. God bless the family left behind and you sir, rest in peace.

July 12, 2013

I'll miss you Larry. I'll miss the "Heyyyy!" you always said when passing by the halls at work, and the friendship I had with you and the Champs gang. I'd say 'rest in peace', but I don't think you'd settle for that.

Vicki Latham

June 27, 2013

1friend
noun \'frend\
Definition of FRIEND
1
a : one attached to another by affection or esteem
b : acquaintance
2
a : one that is not hostile
b : one that is of the same nation, party, or group
3
: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)
4
: a favored companion
alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate
acquaintance; associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport; blood brother, brother, main man, sister; abettor , accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate; benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher;

A friend is lost.A friend is missed.A friend is remembered. Rest in Peace Larry Carroll.

Bruce Collie

June 22, 2013

YOU WILL BE MISSED

DAVID HANSMAN

June 22, 2013

You'll be missed Larry, you already are.
My condolences to Mary and the family.

Debo

June 21, 2013

Hey Bossman, You are and will be dearly missed by many for a long time. The Champs days are very memorable to so many, as you are to. You were definitely you own man. God bless you.
My sincerest condolences to Mary, Scott, Gretchen, Rob and all of the babies and extended family.

Cindy Olsen

June 21, 2013

To a great guy that I really wish I had known better. Best wishes to his other friends and family

Terry Fisher

June 21, 2013

Mary & Scott, I just wanted to let you know how fortunate i am to have spent time with Larry. Growing up with Scott was a pleasure because of You and Larry. I knew when i came over to the Carroll house , it was always about having a Great time and enjoying ourselves. Larry was an honest man with me, and to everyone it seemed. If FTR isn't honest , i don't know what is! You & Larry always made me feel at home when Scott would invite me over for ball games & BBQ's and for that i will never forget. Even though i haven't seen Scott and his family for awhile, I will always cherish the great times I had with Larry, friends, and family. On Behalf of the Gonzales Family ( Matt, Ariana, Matthew, & Jasmine) , we send our deepest condolences. RIP Larry

Matt Gonzales

June 20, 2013

Larry, you will be missed. You were one of the kindest,most generous people I've ever met. Your sense of humor was damn near as messed up as my own, hahahhahahaha....... I'll miss you forever....Much love always my friend!

June 20, 2013

I have known Larry since high school, he was the truest friend I have ever had. Reading so many wonderful comments on his life and the ways he touched so many people I know how lucky I was to be a part of his circle. Thank you for being you thru all these years.

gayle weaver

June 20, 2013

Mary,
You and Larry were a pleasure to work for at Champs. To say the least Larry was very entertaining and a good boss. Souls like his don't come our way very often. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband but heaven has gained a very unique angel.

Janet Blake

June 20, 2013

I didn't really know Larry that well. Other than when we would have a party and everyone would bring something to eat. I just remember we all would have a lot of fun. RIP Larry!

Donna Rush

June 19, 2013

Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Larry. He was a joy to work with at NFELC - always smiling and sharing his vast knowledge of Information Technology both in hardware and and software/systems. He truly treasured his family, his annual fishing trips, and being a business owner of Champs, and he was gracious to invite many of us to experience its food and great atmosphere. Larry, you will be missed . . .

Judith Takahara

June 19, 2013

Mary & family,

So very sorry to hear about Larry - he was a great guy. Our band (the Bushwackers) used to play at Champs & Larry and you were wonderful. It was really like a family there. He always loved it when we would play "White Rabbit." My deepest condolences to you.

Joan Dawson

June 19, 2013

Sister Carroll, and Scott, Grechen and Landon and Thatcher Robret.Moriah and Carlie


With God in your Hearts, you can get thru anything, I know he has made it possible for me to move on. The Brothers ( Larry& DC are up in Heven throwing back the VO,Crown Royal
Sucking down some Blue Boys shots while they are planning their Bets, next golfing trip or fishing trip

I know that they are enoying life even more no suffering, and having a "Great Time" watching the games together with the some many other friends we have lost!


As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love you guys I'm always here if you need me. Will be there Sat to enjoy and Say Good Bye to our Brother Carroll
Beth Earl Jim

Jim & Beth Earl Bennett. Carroll, Kalman

June 19, 2013

Carroll Family:

We send our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will always remember the trouble, fun and laughter that we shared when traveling with Larry to Gulfport. May your hearts be at peace knowing that he is now in the hands of our Heavenly Father and his angels.

Always...Rona & Mary Pusieski

June 19, 2013

Dear Carroll Family.
Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you all spent together.

Danielli Tsang

June 18, 2013

Mary and Family Members

I was truly sorry to hear the sad news that Larry had passed away. I met Larry at his Champs Bar years back while visiting Oxnard. Larry took a liking to my Seahawk hat. I remember telling him that I was visiting from Oregon. Larry was so happy to see someone from his home state. We talked for hours and had a great time. I told him that I would be back again to visit him but I guess that will never happy again. I hope his business is still in operation cause I plan to visit Oxnard sometime this year. I hope his wife is still working there in order to pay my respect on the loss of this great person.

David Magallanes

June 18, 2013

RIP old friend. Someday I'll share a VO or two in Heaven with you and DC.

Marshall Baldwin

June 18, 2013

I never had a big brother until I met you Larry. You taught me a lot about business and life. Thanks for being my best friend and mentor. You will be missed.

Stan Augustyniewicz

June 18, 2013

Larry was a true friend. A very generous, understanding and giving person. Truly enjoyed the trip we took to Portland and the Oregon Coast in the Fall of 2009. Had the pleasure of meeting some of his close friends during our excursion along with seeing the "Spruce Goose" located at Evergreen Aviation in McMinville, Oregon. Great times, great friend and you will be missed by many. RIP my friend!!!

Ed Adcock

June 18, 2013

Larry, you were a phenomenal mentor and friend. Knowing you was an honor and a blessing. My dear friend, till we meet again. Cheers.

Patrice Austin

June 17, 2013

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I heard about this yesterday, while at the Rudder Room. He was a gem. I will try to make it on Saturday. We had many good times discussing his Seahawks and my team the Cowboys. Love to you and your family in this sad time.

Nancy Howe

June 17, 2013

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