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Larry Engstrom
1943 - 2014
Larry Engstrom
1943 - 2014
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Larry Engstrom Obituary
HARLINGEN, TX. --
Larry Engstrom, 71, passed away on June 9, 2014 in Harlingen, TX.
Larry was born April 12, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas to Howard and Teresa (McKenzie) Engstrom. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and received a Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota. Larry served in the Peace Corps in Malaysia. After college he worked for an agency for International Development in Vietnam, then as an independent investment advisor in Washington, D.C. and was the owner-operator of River Valley Orchids in Harlingen, TX. He was a member of the Elks Club and the First United Methodist Church.
Larry is survived by his sister, Dwyce Ratliff and her husband Mickey of Austin, TX; nephew, Derek Ratliff and his wife Janet of Cooperstown, NY; niece, Laurie Ratliff Swanson and her husband David of Austin, TX; great nephew, Steve Ratliff; and great nieces, Kristin Ratliff, Julie Ratliff and Scout Swanson. He is also survived by many cousins and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr. Harlingen, TX.
Burial will be held at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Memorial contribution may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 321 E. Harrison, Harlingen, TX 78550 or a charity of choice.
You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a memory at www.buckashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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Maimun Hassan
June 30, 2020
I am surprised and sad to learn about Larry's passing. He was very kind to me and a good friend when he was a Peace Corp in Serdang, Malaysia. I just find out that he is no longer with us in 2020. Very late but I am saddened nonetheless.
August 25, 2017
I was so surprised to here about Larry's passing.
It was a pleasure working with Larry at
Butterfly Orchids in Arroyo City.
God bless you.
Ron Hausermann
Grand Island, Florida
June 23, 2014
Dwayne, I am sorry I was not in town to attend Larry,s service. It was a shock when I learned of his death. I left for Iowa the day before to visit my 91 yr. old sister and husband, Dr. Richard Haw and I am still in Iowa. I,ve known all of you since we moved to Harlingen and enjoyed your Mom so much when she was secretary ay our church. we will miss Larry at our Padre Sands meetings. he had a good mind and had good ideas. please except my sympathy to all of his loved ones. he will be missed. Marian Topp
June 16, 2014
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Larry, but very grateful for his service to our nation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
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Tammy Swope
June 16, 2014
I will always cherish my dear friend Larry. He is a loved member of our "extended" family who spent time enjoying meals with us, holidays, birthday celebrations and so much more. To my girls he was "funny Larry" who always made them laugh and feel loved. He made wonderful desserts that we all looked forward to eating. He never said an unkind word, he was a kind and gentle man. I am thankful for his smiles and friendship and will never forget him. Larry and his friends and family will always be in my prayers.
June 14, 2014
I'll miss you even though we were far apart and seldom saw each other the memories are strong and there's a vacant spot in my life.
Ralph McKenzie, Arlington, Texas
Sandy Richards
June 13, 2014
I was saddened to learn of Larry's passing. He always had a smile and a kind word. I did not know him well, but I thought him to be a fine and gentle man.
June 13, 2014
I am shocked by Larry's untimely death. He was a good friend to both my brother Forrest and myself. He always had a smile on his face for everyone he met. He was a fine man and friend. We will miss you.
Sherry Garling Smith, El Paso, TX
Martha Whitley Treuter
June 13, 2014
I remember Larry from early childhood at First Methodist Church Sunday School, Jr. High School, High School, and all of our class of '61 reunions. It has been a pleasure knowing him through all these years, and I will always have fond memories of him. Condolences to his sister, Dwyce, and his very close forever friends, Donald Madden and Wynn Anderson.
June 13, 2014
Thank you for the fond memories from High School and all of our Reunions. You and your smile will be missed.
Wayne Hughes, HHS#61
Steve Rupert
June 13, 2014
I have fond memories of Larry being so kind and always smiling. I will surely miss him.
Michael Keasler
June 13, 2014
I had the pleasure of seeing and visiting with Larry last month for the first time in almost sixty years Dwyce, you and Larry's extended family have my prayers and deepest sympathy at this sad time. He was really an extraordinary man.
Best wishes,
Mike Keasler
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