Larry Michael Monger

FUNERAL HOME

Culbertson-Smith Mortuary - Wichita

115 South Seneca St.

Wichita, Kansas

Larry Monger Obituary

DERBY - Monger, Larry Michael, coach of Kirby's softball team, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Mr. Monger was born on May 21, 1948 in Wichita and lived his life in the Wichita area. He never met a homeless pet that he did'nt take in. There always seemed to be at least a half-dozen over-fed cats around. He loved opera and all forms of music. He enjoyed cooking and took great pleasure in preparing meals for his friends and family. He was a big fan of sports, especially baseball in which he was an active player. Kirby's softball team started the bar league at Fairmont Park. Mr. Monger was preceded in death by his father, Walter S. Monger; mother, Lois S. Monger and sister, Donna J. Dyke. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gould; daughters, Aimee Monger of Austin, TX, Gilisa Gould of Lawrence, KS and Davna Gould and husband, Jeff Crawford of Park City; brothers, Wally Monger and wife, Marla of Wellington, Tim Monger and wife, Teri of Wichita and Jerry Hetland of Wichita; sisters, Susan Story and husband, Bryan of Salt Lake City and Patricia Monger and husband, Ralph of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; grandchild, Ava Mae; nephews, Darren Dyke, Wally Monger, David Monger, Brett Story, Adam Story; niece, Rebecca Monger; 5 great-nieces; and teammates and friends, along with three generations of Kirby's ball players, seven cats and one dog. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 21, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Monger

11 Entries

aimee monger

November 7, 2003

i miss my daddy so much already. who will i call call for cooking instructions? who will i call when baseball overcomes me? when i just want to say "hi," and "i love you." and who will say it back to me, and tell me how it will all be o.k? i hope i will do justice to these gifts i got from him. calm and warm and passionate and free. good food, cookin' in the kitchen. there's beer in the fridge, and everyone is welcome. opinions and all, big and small, and, like daddy, i will listen. live every day like larry! love, aimee.

Sheri Taylor Bockelman

October 25, 2003

My dear Lois,

Over 30 years ago, a sisterhood was born in Hutchinson, Kansas. A bond closer than blood, the petals of souls intertwined into one beautiful rose - with lot of leaves along it's stalk, representing our own separate families. You are one of our most exquisite petals, struck by nature's storm, and we instinctively close up our petals around hers in a loving embrace. My sweet little "sister" - you have been so strong for us, many times. I know the hurt of your loss is the most unbearable feeling, but in Larry's honor, you will hold his spirit high - and be the strong woman that he knew, and knows, you are. Tears are the blessing of emotional strength - so cry them. It means you are still alive, and that you love him, evermore. Peace will bathe your heart in time, but the memories are what keeps you whole. I love you, and will be keeping you and the girls in my prayers. *hugs tight* Always, Sheri

Michael Burt

October 24, 2003

Although I haven't seen Larry for decades, I will always treasure my time together with him when he was a frequent customer at Taco Tico where I worked with Wallace White. I look forward to the time when we will share time together again, and be able to renew our friendship. Although he has left us in only one way, he is still with us in others, and he will be until the end of the age. May God Bless you abundantly, Larry, as you have blessed us.

Michael Burt

Michigan

Jeff Crawford

October 23, 2003

Larry was so important to so many lifes and I'm glad to say I was one of those. I joined Kirby's in 2000 and met the love of my life (Larry's daughter) and now we have a wonderfull daughter because of that. Thank you Larry we will miss you. Love Jeff

Scott & Jeanette Palkowetz Summers

October 21, 2003

My deepest condolences to Lois and the family.

Dixie Greening

October 21, 2003

Larry was truly a gentle man. I don't remember ever feeling negativity from him.

His trademarks were being Lois's soulmate - and - being caring and compasionate to all others.

He sure knew how to pick the winners in both baseball and life.

My prayers go to all who are greiving our loss of Larry.

John Barber

October 21, 2003

Larry was one of the nicest fellows that I ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with. I was shocked and sadden to hear of his passing. My condolences to Lois and his family.

Mark Leslie

October 21, 2003

God bless you Larry. You were always a friend. My condolences to all of your family, for I know they will miss you deeply. Tim, hello. It's been a long time. I have nothing but fond memories of both you.

Tom Glenn

October 21, 2003

The grace and beauty in the way Larry carried himself on the playing field was matched by the way he lived his life. He was the kind of person that I wish I had grown up living next door to..... A great Shocker fan , I'm sure he will still be there in spirit to help return the basketball team to its glory days.........

I also always enjoyed Larry's take on politics.......... I'm sure it wouldn't be popular with a lot of Kansans......... but he was 'right on' 99.3 % of the time.........

Dittos Larry...........

We'll all miss you........... Tom

Chris Laney

October 21, 2003

I cannot say enough how devastated I am about Larry's death. He was my baseball buddy and I don't what to say to Lois, but I am so grief stricken. He was a compastionate man with a zest for life that I will never forget. The world has lost a profoundly good human being. Something inside me died when he did.

Larry I Hardly Knew You!

Christopher S. Laney

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