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Lawrence Van Loon Obituary

Lawrence S. Van Loon

Larry Van Loon was a graduate of Hobart H.S. and Purdue Univ. He was an Electronics Engineer, retired from Argonne Nat'l. Labs and Honeywell.

A self-taught Amateur Radio Operator-W9YRZ, avid fisherman, SCUBA diver and published writer are a few of his many accomplishments.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Van Loon; his wife, Janet (Lute) Van Loon and grandson, Jacob Bowen.

He is survived by his children Julie Bowen, Diane Tucker and Brian Van Loon; six grandchildren Josh, Erin, Katy, Andrew, Henry and Samuel; six great-grandchildren; and his siblings Pat Criswell, Bev Morris and Jack Van Loon.

Larry's final wishes were for no services. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of the Valley, 1501 E. Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85014.

Published by The Times on Jun. 8, 2019.

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