Larry-Runyon-Obituary

Larry Runyon

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Age 73

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Larry Keith Runyon, was born January, 23, 1938 in Sedan, Kansas, he passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in Las Cruces, NM. He was a well known and influential turf specialist with more than 53 years in the golf industry. He was an author of the book "Keeper of the Greens" in 2001 in which...

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I met Larry in 1988 when I was the new Supt. at El Paso CC and Larry was at Coronado CC. Larry came to the club to welcome me to town and was so gracious. But I could tell he was a character. He took me to see Coronado and I will never forget touring the course with him driving down the fairways in his Lincoln Continental while telling me the virtues of Oxygenated water. I wasn't really sure if Larry was square with me or initiating the "new guy". As I got to know him though I came to...

To Share A Personal Note, I Larry P Runyon Testify To Family@Friends That Appox. One Week Prior To My Fathers Passing As GOD@My Father As A Witness My Father Shared Within A DREAM He Would Pass- Away In The Very Room He STATED HARD TO BELIEVE HOWEVER HE DID MAY GOD BLESS HIS SPIRIT@MAY HE DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER SEE YOU IN SPIRIT LOVE YOU FOREVER

I am so sorry for your loss. Look to God for support (Psalms 55:22).

Dear Sue,
Larry was a strong and very interesting person. I learned many things from being associated with him while in KC and in the turf industry. Barb and I have many memories of him. God Bless you and your family.
Cary

Dearest Aunt Sue, Rhonda, Larry Paul and Robin:
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Larry. The only thing that helps is knowing that he is not suffering or in any pain. I can recall many stories and jokes- some of which I had better not go into detail here!! Uncle Larry was quite the story teller and jokester, and ALWAYS made me laugh.
Condolences to all of you,
Love you all, Jamie and family

Dear Sue,
Carol and I are very sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He was a very strong influence in the early days my career back in Kansas City and I will never forget him. I have many fond memories of him sharing his life experiences and wonderfully interesting stories...I enjoy looking back through his book to relive those days. I always admired his endless energy and enthusiasim for whatever he was doing. He was never afraid to try something new and cutting edge in the golf...