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Larry Dale AVANTS

Oro Valley, Arizona

1951 - 2016

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AVANTS, Larry Dale from Oro Valley, AZ passed away at home peacefully on May 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had valiantly fought an aggressive form of brain cancer for two ½ years. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Rena; their three children, his mother Margie, his...

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I was Larry's roommate in flight school. We had great times together. Larry had the best sense of humor!!

It was my pleasure to attend Flight School with Larry. We always sat in the back row together. He would ask me every day how many demerits i received because I was a 'girl' and knew how to clean, if he had about the same he was doing ok.

He was a great friend and I am very sad to hear about his passing.

My deepest sympathies to his family, I know he will be missed.

Scouts Out!
~Mary Templeton Cavanaugh

I fondly remember living inGermany at the same time as Larry, Rena and their family. It was Christmas and they had invited us to their house to celebrate and enjoy feasting on one of Larry's famous smoked turkeys. We lived several hours away and had to decline the invite because our only car was in the shop for repairs. Larry said no way were we declining and he drove the several hours to come pick us up and drive our family back to his home to enjoy the wonderful meal and time with our...

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Avants Family at the untimely death of Larry, especially his Mother, Margie. Sheila Dugan

My memories of Larry date from our shared experiences at ASU. He was a fun, positive, and appreciated friend. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences.

Our heartfelt prayers and love go out to Larry's family and friends. He was a "difference maker" and had a positive impact on all that knew him.

Wonderful memories of this sweet man at Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Sympathy and prayers to all his loved ones.

Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell

Wonderful memories of this sweet man from Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Condolences and prayers to all his loved ones.

Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell

Larry gave us all many fond memories, both in Kearny and at ASU. He was one of the good guys. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and take comfort that his was a life well lived.

Best always

Jim Lemon