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Larry Dill Obituary
Portland, OR - July 26, 1941 - April 25, 2019
Larry Deane Dill, Sr. of Portland, Oregon, went to be with his Lord on April 25, 2019. Larry was born July 26, 1941 in Exira, Iowa to Helen Mae Green and George Dill, growing up in Atlantic, Iowa. June 22, 1962 Larry married his life long partner, Opal Alice Conger.
Larry was a Tour Bus Driver for Jefferson Lines, out of Des Moines, Iowa for several years. He toured with Smokey Smith Tours, and several others. He enjoyed his travels around the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the late 80's he started his own trucking company and eventually decided to make the move to Portland, Oregon and started his own trucking business as a contractor for the USPS with his wife Opal. He lived out his days in the area he always said that this was the most beautiful of all his travels.
Larry is survived by his wife, Opal Dill, Larry had 4 children, Stacy (Jeff) Nash, Stephanie Dill, Steven (Patricia) Dill and Larry Dill, Jr, he had 14 Grandchildren, Jeff Nash Jr, Joseph Nash, Amanda Groskopf, Jacob Nash, Ashley Twells, Kaylyn Fedo, Alexander Enderson, Alyssa Enderson, Callista Enderson, Nathan Klopp, Mathew Klopp, Faith Dill, Steven Dill Jr., Sage MacAfee-Dill. Larry had 12 Great-Grandchildren. He is survived by His Sisters, Mona Ballinger, Vicky Langfelt, Michelle Jessen, a Brother, Randy Dill. His Sister-in-Laws, Ruby Reiter, Yvonne Curl, Marcia Youngs, Elizabeth Rigatuso, Audrey Temelis, Judy Martinez, Brother-in-Laws, Bernard Conger and Lawrence Conger. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, his siblings Georgia Jessen, Ronald Dill, Gale Dill, Kimberly Johnson, inlaws Theodore Conger, Rose Conger, Josette Eva Block, Charles Conger, George Conger and Colby Conger.
A celebration of Larry's life is being held at his favorite place to meet friends on May 5, 2019 at Broadmoor Golf Course, 3509 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97211 from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers send your donations to the Cancer Foundation, Wounded Warriors Foundation or American Diabetes Association.
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Jesse
August 30, 2023
Sorry to hear of the family´s loss. I had the pleasure of being on a bowling team with Larry and it was a great time. I still have my patches
February 24, 2020
I think about you every day Dad. I hope the good you shared with me in the world transfers onto your children and children's children. I pray you are enjoying your rest and that we will see you again.
carl miley
September 10, 2019
it was great to see you all again at the recent celebration of life and i hope that larry got everything that he wanted at this time and you might as well go as you wish to go as long as it is in reason and this good and great celebration of his life was much greater than just being in reason. my condolences to the family and all friends and best wishes in coping with this tragedy and prayers from everyone go to all of you.
carl miley
bill schilling
May 2, 2019
so very sad to hear of your loss , i enjoyed a lot of good memories of our days at jefferson lines with larry
T N
May 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. During this difficult time may your family find comfort in the fulfillment of the promise at John 6:40.
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