Larry Leonard Beveridge

Larry Leonard Beveridge of Florence, Oregon, was born in 1937 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Arline Glendora (Stout) and Leonard Roland Beveridge. He gained his well-deserved angel wings on 2 September 2024.

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Jacquie, and son Jeffrey, whom he adopted. Jacquie adopted his children from his first marriage to Barbra Jean Crites, daughters Rene and Randee, and son Richard. Jacquie's son Jimmy and Larry's son Robert predeceased him. Ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren are scattered around the U.S.

He was uprooted and transplanted to Great Lakes, IL, Richmond, CA, Agana, Guam, and San Diego, CA when his Dad reenlisted in the Navy at the start of WWII.

He was hired by San Diego Police Department just after his 21st birthday.

His quick wit was one of his best attributes, especially as an instructor at Miramar College and in the San Diego Police Academy.

Early on Larry qualified as an expert witness in traffic accident reconstruction. This led to his enhanced career as the expert for the City and County of San Diego before he retired and opened a private practice. He participated in the first Police Olympics, and was tapped as a SWAT sergeant for the newly formed unit.

After the 1981 death of son, Jimmy Beveridge, Larry and Jacquie supported the creation of the Hug-A-Tree and Survive Program to teach children basic wilderness survival principles.

He was an avid fisherman and musician, who stretched his comfort zone and traveled to 70 countries with Jacquie.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, from noon- 3 pm at Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439. Please call 541-999-4708 or email: LarryCelebrationOfLife@gmail.com, to let us know if you plan to attend.