Photo courtesy of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel - Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Sep 23, 1941 – Jul 12, 2025
Larry D Bottorff, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 in St. Joseph. He was born September 23, 1941, in Maysville, MO, son of Gertrude M and Pliny E Bottorff. He attended Union Star High School, and joined the Army in 1963 through 1969 and did a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1965. Larry was an over-the-road truck driver, working for Crouch Brothers, McLean, MNX, Nestle and retired from Ruan in 2007.
Larry was a member of the Teamsters, Eagles Lodge, Blue Lodge 376, Scottish Rite, Moila, American Legion 359 and attended Wesley United Methodist Church. He spent his retirement enjoying the St Joe Mustangs baseball games with his wife and early morning coffee with his buddies.
Larry was the baby of the family. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers and 1 sister - Merwyn, Lloyd, Harold, Dale, Paul, Roy, Helen (Dewey) Glen, Bobbie and Jerry.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Carlene, and his 2 daughters, Deanna (Bill) Wright and Cathy (Les) Grimsinger and his 4 favorite grandchildren, Peyton Wright, Jaden, Myles and Marin Grimsinger and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to either the St Joseph Animal Shelter or Wesley United Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Larry will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 starting at 11:00 A.M. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with an Interment with full military honors to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held at our chapel on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00
Deanna
I'm sorry for your loss. I still remember our working together.
Josephine Johnson
July 17, 2025 | St. Joseph | Friend
We have great memories with Larry, Carlene and family and will cherish those times immensely. Uncle Larry was 17 months old when Charlie was born to the oldest brother Merlyn so he was more a brother than an uncle. Even though we live miles away now, Carlene and family will always be a part of ours. We share your sorrow.
Charlie and Sharon Bottorff
July 16, 2025 | Hilton Head Island, SC | Family
Patriotic Eternal Affection Arrangement
Ronnie and Sharon Bottorff
July 15, 2025
Carlene, I am so sorry to hear that Larry passed. You take care of yourself and lean on the girls.
Winnie Watts
July 14, 2025 | Columbia, MO | Friend
SAying prayers.
He is with the Angels.
Linda Jones
July 14, 2025 | Lavisita Ne, NE | Family
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you!
Joyce Estes
July 14, 2025 | St. Joseph, MO | Friend
Remembered By
Holly Dewey Wagar
July 14, 2025 | Collinsville, OK | Family
I’m so very sorry, Carlene, Deanna and my dear best friend, Cathy. Prayers for comfort and continued wonderful memories to come to mind as you think of your dear Larry/ dad. Much love to you, my second family. ❤
Angela Tyrrell
July 14, 2025 | Waukee, IA | Friend