Larry Neil Buchanan

I just learned today of Larry's passing. He was the kindest, sweetest man I have ever had the privilege of knowing and working for. He was the best man at my wedding! Grover Dill, Scut Farkis,and the rest of the gang misses our leader. . Happy Tee times in Heaven, my friend.

I recently made a list of co-workers from Ohrbach's during the 80's and Larry was in the Top 3. He was our store manager so it was "Mr. Buchanan" to most. But he had that happy, smiling, sweet face so formalities usually went out the door. Whoever wrote the memorial (Katie?) did a wonderful fob and it is heartwarming to see that he never changed. I remember his laugh like it was yesterday. Memory Eternal to one of the good ones.

I just heard this heartbreaking news this morning and I’m in shock and filled with wonderful memories of this very, very special man. I’m filled with sadness. What a loss. One of my most cherished memories of working at Saks Fifth Avenue was the year I had the honour and privilege working as Larry’s AGMM in Phoenix. He and Katie were kind to me and helped me adjust to life in a new place. In the years following, we stayed in touch and played golf together when I visited Arizona. Larry was one...

Sounds like you had an interesting and meaningful life.
My pleasure to have known you "in the day".

Thank you to your condolences. It is comforting to know that others share good memories of “Mr. B” I often called him that myself. We had 51 years where each of us thought “I’m the lucky one.”
Sincerely, Katie

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Katie and family
I am so sad to hear about Larry. He was such a great guy. It brought back so many memories of our fun times together when you lived in Long Beach.
I hope your memories bring a smile to your heart and help you through these difficult times.
With love, Sandy Wells

I worked for Larry at the Santa Barbara Saks Fifth Avenue. He was such a dear, kind, wonderful man. It was a privilege knowing and working for him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family ❤