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Larry Hon Obituary
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Larry Keith Hon passed away February 8th, 2021 at 78 years old due to complications with Covid-19.
Larry was born to Emmanuel and Elmira (Coulter) Hon on July 23rd 1942. He grew up in the "Dog Patch" neighborhood of Des Moines Iowa. Larry attended the Johnston Community Schools where he continued his education.
He continued his service in the Iowa National Guard for 35 years at Camp Dodge where he was a Diesel Mechanic. Once Larry retired from the Guard he took up a career with the Johnston Community Schools as a bus driver. Larry drove buses 24, 21, 42 and ended his 27 year career in bus 220. Larry continued this career until he fell ill in late January.
Larry married Mary A. Hon on September 7th, 1962. Together they had two children. Margaret A. Hon and Marvin W. Hon. He had 6 Grandchildren; Chelsie Caroll, Crissie (Jed) Heldenbrand, Sara Hon, Brooklynn (Emma) Jayne, Joseanne Braunschwieg and Nathan Jayne. Larry had 14 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who he loved all dearly. Larry was a once in a million man who will be greatly missed by many.
Larry is proceeded in death by his Father, Mother, two Brothers, daughter Margaret and Granddaughter Joseanne.
Services will be held at The Mission Church 1:00 pm Friday February 12th, 2021, Located at 12001 Ridgemont Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323.
Live-streaming will be available starting at 12:45 pm. from his obituary page at www.IlesCares.com
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Kate Krieg
February 15, 2021
Larry will be dearly missed by the teachers and students in Johnston. He was a great man and the best bus driver for the students he had on 220. He brought light to everyday and myself and students looked forward to his bright smile. One story that will always stick with me is a student was waiting for the bus one day, looked outside, out his hands up and says "Larry, where are you! I miss you Larry!"
Craig Hogg
February 11, 2021
Always friendly, helpful and professional. God bless his family.
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