Larry George Wilkins

Larry Wilkins Obituary

1938 ~ 2012
Larry returned to his Father in Heaven on March 8th, 2012. He was born on February 1st 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Austin Wilkins and Florence Leona Burton.
Larry cherished his family above all else. He relished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. His faith in Heavenly Father inspired him to be generous, patient and forgiving. Larry lived his life with a passion for adventure and loved to spend time outdoors. He was an avid skier and truly enjoyed playing racquetball. He also owned and operated his own business for 38 years. Larry had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh.
He is preceded in death by his first wife Julia Pouch, his parents, brother Steve and brother-in-law Lowell. Larry is survived by his loving wife Judith and children; Sedette, Juliet (Brian), Jack (Jen), John (Sarah), Justin (Christa), Jennifer (Jason), 8 grandchildren, his sister JoAnn and sister-in-law Pat.
Funeral services will be held Saturday March 17th, at 10:30 a.m., at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E. 10600 So. Sandy, Utah). A viewing will be held prior to the services from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 15 to Mar. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Wilkins

14 Entries

nicole henderson

April 8, 2012

Judith, you and Larry mean the world to all of us that have been blessed by your friendship and love. We love you and Larry! THANK YOU!!! We will always be here for you.
Kyle Henderson and Family

E Ray Agutter

March 18, 2012

Larry's unbelievable work will always be remembered as providing heat to my house. May you rest in peace and thankyou Larry for helping me to be at the cutting edge.

Barry Kirk

March 17, 2012

Judith, you and your family are in our prayers of comfort to you. You know that Larry is very much alive in the Spirit World, that his life has NOT ended. May you all be strengthened within in the coming days, weeks, months, and years.

Love, Barry & Sue Kirk

Guy Wilcox

March 17, 2012

I have worked with Larry for many many years and a finer man I have not known. yours and ours is a great loss!

Harry Holder

March 16, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing away. I played racquetball with Larry for years. Always a lot of fun. Your family will be in my prayers.

Brandee Hudson

March 16, 2012

My heart goes out to Judith and the family (Justin & Christa). Larry was such a character, he will be missed by many and I'll never forget the amazing memories made with him in Lake Powell. Rest in peace Larry!

Terri Smith

March 16, 2012

To the family with heartfelt thoughts for each to find comfort and solace knowing we have a Heavenly Father to watch over us and our loved ones. It has been years but I remember Larry and the family.
Love and prayers to you. Terri Smth

Tim Loomis

March 15, 2012

My heart goes out to your family. It was just a few weeks ago we played racquetball together and had a few laughs. We always said to ourselves we hoped we are as athletic as Larry was at his age. Larry always had a joke for us. He will be very missed.
Tim Loomis

Bonnie Walker

March 15, 2012

My love and prayers go out to his wife Judith. May our Father in Heaven receive Larry well and watch over you and bless you through this time and always. My heart aches for your loss. Love you! Miss you too.

March 15, 2012

May God bless you in your sorrow. We wish the family God's richest blessings and we love you all. We had many fond memories together with Larry and his family and will always cherish them forever.

Love, Dieter and Edith Holtkamp and family

Art Santana

March 15, 2012

I only knew Larry for the last 6 years or so. No one gave him a harder time on the raquetball court than me. I do not know why he loved chosing me as a partner more than other but we won more games as a duo than most. He inspired some lingo among our group; like leaping Larry; Let it go Larry; Sub for Larry and Move Larry! since no one got hit more on the court. I will miss his eternal smile, his friendly advise and his pushing colostrum as a cure all. Raquetball will never be the same for me, my partner is now kicking some butt in heaven. When you asked me a couple of months ago if i was ready to trade partners because we were no winning as much; the answer is still the same: never. Wait for me, we shall play again some day.

March 15, 2012

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to Larrys family. I met Larry when we were both in the Army Reserve. We were together through boot camp in Fort Ord California and medical training at Fort Sam Huston, Texas and then for some time at Fort Douglas Utah. I have many fond memories of Larry and had a tremendous respect for him. One of the finest and intelligent people I've known. Gary Nelson

ruth malin

March 15, 2012

Larry was always the friendliest smiling person, making sure to say hello to everyone. Even though he isn't here with us, I'm sure he's doing the same where he is now, that will never change. He has so many wonderful qualities that will live on in all of his family.
Our deepest condolences to Judith and Justin, we are so sorry for your having to say goodbye, it's so hard.
Sincerely, Ruth, Mike, Erik Malin and Marina Nelson

Rulon Swensen

March 15, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of our friend and partner in business. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Larry and his family for the years of dedicated service to us. His personal touch in doing business with the LDS Church will be missed. We extend our blessings to his family at this time but know that he is progressing in life and we will see him again.

Sincerely, The MTS Team, Rick, Richard, LeGrand, Paul and Rulon

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