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Larry Fox Obituary
Larry had a lifelong commitment to the United Methodist Church. At Langley UMC, his beloved church home of nearly 40 years, Larry served as lay leader and a delegate to church conferences and sang joyfully in the choir. His faith and rootedness in the UMC spurred Larry's desire for social justice and proved a vehicle for his gifts of advocacy and compassion. Larry was a founding board member of South Whidbey Youth Center, the "HUB", which opened at Langley UMC in 1989 and to this day offers youth a safe and supportive after-school space. In the 1990s, Larry traveled twice to Zimbabwe with the Pacific Northwest UMC "Jubilate" Choir, which raised funds to endow music programs at Africa University in Mutare. He worked for many years with local and state PFLAG groups, and with the UM Parent's Reconciling Network, leading the charge for Langley UMC to become a "Reconciling" congregation, open to all regardless of sexual orientation.
Larry is survived by his wife, Erica Eden; daughters Laura and Colleen; stepsons Nathan and Stuart Hambley; sister Becky; grandchildren Hannah Bush (Merrell), Eli and Sophia Merrell, and great granddaughter Norah.
Join us in celebrating Larry's life on Saturday, November 1st, 1:00pm at Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Avenue in Langley, WA. If you have further questions about the service, please contact Langley UMC at (360) 221-4233.
Please consider making a donation in Larry's name to: The HUB - after school drop-in program in Langley, WA Ryan's House- shelter for homeless youth in Coupeville, WA GLSEN - working for safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education nationwide.
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Del Carlson
Earlier today
RIP LARRY a fellow Anacortes classmate 1958.
Deborah Maria
October 20, 2025
My condolences to Larry's family, personal and community.
Larry was a delightful and dedicated human being. I was privileged to know him through justice work in the United Methodist Church, including the May 2000 conference when he was brave enough to cross the line and be arrested, standing up for others. He was a gentle man and, I can imagine, a fine teacher and supporter of youth. May his legacy inspire others!
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