FUNSETH, Jr. Larry Odell, 54, a real estate developer and contractor, passed away of coronary artery disease at his home in San Tan Valley on Monday January 16, 2012. Larry graduated in 1976 from Amherst Senior High School in Amherst, New York. He earned his small business degree in college and later spent four years in the United States Air Force. Throughout the years Larry owned and managed several successful businesses in the Phoenix and surrounding area. Larry had a love of music, sports and the outdoors which he greatly enjoyed sharing with his two boys, his family and friends. Larry will always be remembered for his charismatic personality, persuasive qualities, his never ending smile, his love of life, and for always giving a caring and helping hand to anyone in need Survivors include his sons, Shane Funseth Laura and Kyle Funseth Nicole and his ex-wife and friend, Diane Walsh all of San Tan Valley, Az. His mother and step-father Marcy and Charlie O'Brien of East Amherst, NY, sisters Mary Sue Eckley Reggie of Silver Creek, NY, Linda McLean Bob, Carrie Schrock Bill, Beth Otero Tony, Stacey Livingston John all of Spokane WA., his little brother Michael "Mikey" Funseth Danielle of Great Falls, MT. His two granddaughters, Rylee and Gianna, whom he loved and adored very much, his aunt Alma Schultz of Spokane, WA, aunt Adaline Meier of Duluth, MN., and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his father Larry Odell Funseth Sr. and his grandparents Ole and Mary Funseth and Edward and Appolnia Meier. A family Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 18th. Val Vista Lakes Gilbert, AZ. Flowers in remembrance for the memorial service can be delivered Friday, Feb 17th to: 7555 E Keats Ave. Gilbert AZ. 85209Sign the Guest Book ateastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
