Larry Maupin

Larry Maupin, a great educator and a wonderful person.
You have my deepest sympathy in your lost.
Bob
GIHS 1969

My prayers are with the family. Mr Maupin was the best teacher I have ever had and he will be greatly missed.

Dear Judy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I wouldn't have known, but Linda (Haggart) Lofgren passed his obituary on to me. I have so many great memories of playing in the GI High School orchestra and Tri-City Youth Symphony...packing into Larry's little Corvair like sardines, driving to Hastings and Kearney . He really knew his stuff, and he helped me learn to appreciate music even more. I know he will be greatly missed. Now he is at peace.

When my oldest daughter (now a freshman in college) was a fifth grader trying out instruments, Mr Maupin told her "if she tried the violin it would be her dream instrument". He was so right and it has trickled down, I now have three daughters playing violins. He was a wonderful man and with the number of people he inspired, he will probably be remembered as long as Beethoven himself.

I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Maupin's passing. He was an important part of my life for quite some time: it was my great privilege to play in the orchestra at Grand Island High School and the first years of the Tri-City Youth Symphony. His humor, his patience and his skill as a teacher and orchestral conductor have rarely been matched. While I came to GIHS with a love of music, he helped me broaden, deepen and refine that love to such a great extent, and I will always be grateful. ...

My heartfelt sympathies to the Maupin family. I know Larry gave you a lot of joy just as he gave joy to so many others. My 3 children all enjoyed studying under Larry. He was a true leader and gave inspiration to so many.

Tom Beswick, Grand Island

A gentle breeze
fell still last night.
It’s warmth
no longer there.

Distant music
faded in the night
Carrying notes
of despair.

Our loss in his absence
settled into sadness
Memories carry the whole share

Quiet now
Listen for his music

Both my sons were students of Larry’s in high school. Both play in their city orchestras and one has the joy of following in Larry’s footsteps by teaching orchestra in public school. Larry’s support of their talent, his humor and love of music nurtured in them a priceless gift. Discovering Larry was a kindred spirit in peace and acceptance of others was a joy for me. I’ll always treasure his having the orchestra perform “Star Trek,” for me. Thank you, Larry.

To the Maupin family my sympathies. Mr. Maupin taught me to play the violin. He was a wonderful teacher.