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Larry Elliott

Topeka, Kansas

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Larry Elliott was born in La Junta, Colorado November 9, 1935 and passed away April 13, 2008 in Surprise, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father William P. and step-mother Valeda Elliott and his mother Dorothy and step-father Bill Hawkins. Larry is survived by his wife of 25 years,...

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Arlene, Mark...We just found out about Larry's passing. We are very sorry for your loss. He was a special man, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Irv & Kay Klinger

Arlene,

I just heard the news today (May 4th) and just wanted to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time since I've seen you both but I will always remember Larry as being a good friend and support.

Your Dad taught me at Silver Lake High School. What a wonderful man and teacher. I saw him a few times after I graduated in 1966, and he always had the same smile on his face. You can be very proud of your Dad.

Mark, sorry for the loss of your father.

Melissa, Your father was a good man who had a positive impact on many lives. The loss of a parent is difficult, hope you find comfort in your memories, and peace knowing that coach is still coaching.

Coach Elliott will be missed. There is no greater gift than that of a teacher and no greater subject than that of character. Coach Elliott delivered on both counts throughout his career. I will miss him.

Arlene, Mark & Melissa

Coach was a wonderful man and I will always be grateful for the opportunities he gave me. I know how proud you are of him and how much he meant to each of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

The Grant County Rural High School Class of 1953 was small and our bonds were close. Although we have not gathered together often since graduation, every time we do see each other the years just fall away and we are young once again! I think we are all grateful for having grown up in Ulysses, Kansas, and our memories of that time in the early '50's are always warmly shared when we do meet.

Each loss reminds us of our mortality and makes those memories more precious. It was a good...

Mark and Melissa, I'm sorry to hear about your father. It's terrible to lose a loved one. My prayers are with you and your families.