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Larry W. Atkins

Tacoma, Washington

1943 - 2020

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Larry W. Atkins Larry W. Atkins, born Aug. 8, 1943 and died July 4. 2020. Born in Fircrest, WA and passed in Kalispell, MT. Larry was raised in Orting, WA, and was a 13-yr. Orting student in the OHS Class of 1961. He married Sheila Michael on Sept. 15, 1962 and had three children: Jaye...

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SHEILA & FAMILY- Hard to believe that our very good friend Larry has now been gone for over one year (July 4, 2020). He is greatly missed. We are hoping to have a 60th. REUNION of our Orting H.S. Class of 1961 before the actual year gets away from us. Hopefully we can gather on some Sunday afternoon at the Orting Eagles Hall in September or October?? Take care as we still think of you often. ROB

SHEILA & FAMILY (Eureka, MT)- We greatly miss our Classmate Larry (Orting 1961). He was a wonderful friend throughout all 13 years in school, as well as for the many years afterward. I always admired Larry for his honesty and integrity for his lifetime. He was a very hard-working guy, and we enjoyed going fishing, clam-digging and firewood cutting together in later years. May he rest in peace- ROB WEKELL/OHS1961 *PS: Leah, you Roy Orbison namesake, in the photo with your Dad I think I...

Larry was a good classmate...he always made me laugh. He was a very positive and upbeat guy. I'm glad he had such a great family and good life.

I have fond memories of Larry. He was a dear friend of my brother Steve and I remember them listening to records (yes vinyl) of Roy Orbison and others of the time period. I always looked up to my brother and his friends and being nine years younger they could have dismissed me completely..but they didn't. I remember one Christmas when Larry gave me this little China teaset that I have to this day and will treasure forever. My memories of him are this larger than life person with a very...

Tha feeling of losing Dad is beyond words. He was always there, being my supporter, friend, teacher, guide, comic relief, fan, and hero... Daddy! Saying he will be missed is a drastic understatement. With all the love in my heart, till we see each other again.

So sorry to hear of his passing, I remembered him when I was a little kid, he knew my parents and relatives. He was such a funny nice guy, may he Rest In Peace and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.