Larry S. Lamoureux
Larry S. Lamoureux
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Larry Lamoureux Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry S. Lamoureux into the waiting arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the age of 62. He was born December 26, 1953 in San Antonio at Santa Rosa Hospital to Bernard and Loretta (Bower) Lamoureux.
Despite the challenges as a quadriplegic since 1973, Larry's tenacity and perseverance allowed him to accomplish much in life. He was awarded Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA, all from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Larry enjoyed a successful 27 year career with the U.S. Department of Defense located at Kelly AFB's Security Hill. Larry mentored and inspired many of his coworkers, fellow students and his family is grateful to his colleagues for reciprocating the friendship and support.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Guy F. Lamoureux in 1967. He is survived by his loving wife, Irma DeLeon Lamoureux who provided constant and compassionate care and companionship to Larry for over 40 years; Irma's great nephew, Michael Guadarrama; his siblings, Claudette L. Palmier, Laurie Lamoureux-Ricketts, Michelle A. Gonyer, Renee M. Ozment, Claude A. Lamoureux, Vincent "Buz" Lamoureux, Neal A. Lamoureux and their families; numerous supportive and loving aunts, uncles and cousins; and many of Larry's lifelong friends, especially Patrick Leonard Schenk, Patrick F. Moran, Jr. and Hank Torres.
Larry's family would like to recognize the unyielding professionalism provided by his primary Physician, Vernon Benson, M.D., Surgeon, Daniel R. Saltzstein, M.D., Lucy Marroquin, R.N. and numerous other health care professionals.
SERVICES
On Friday, March 11, 2016 Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8134 Blanco Road at Ramsey Road with the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 A.M. A Reception will follow at the Church Banquet Hall; shortly thereafter, a Funeral Procession will then depart for Holy Cross Cemetery for the interment.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Larry's memory be made to Returning Heroes Home ~ www.returningheroeshome.org ~ 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 5204, San Antonio, Texas 78258-4290 or to the TIRR Memorial Hermann Research and Rehabilitation ~ www.tirrmemorialhermann.org ~ 1333 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030.
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Rudy
September 15, 2024
I remember you teaching me how to be a man as you were in a wheel chair. I learned how to bbq because of you and how to drill and how to plant plants and trees. How to hedge and trim. You were more of a dad than I had. You were my best friend and now you're gone from this world. I hope you are walking tall in the after life. I hope to see you again I miss you alot..take care of Matthew please. God bless you. Love Rudy
Earl Anders
March 3, 2022
Six years tomorrow. I'm grateful for all the conversations we had. It's true that the truly great legacies live on long after the body is gone. Your legacy of engineering lives on through Garrett. He will start working in cyber security in 2 weeks. Your legacy of enjoying a good barbeque lives on this weekend as the family comes over for a gathering. And your legacy of striving to be better tomorrow lives on through me as I often ask "What would Larry do?" We miss you physically, but your legacy is always with us.
Lou Kelley
March 2, 2022
Hi Larry, Glad to know you are out of that go-go machine you were driving. But, Every time I hear of the external skeleton for the Army, or see an article about the self driving vehicles, I think of you. You were at least a decade ahead of anything we have now. God Bless. Look up Dr Rockwood: he is up there now. -Lou
Earl Anders
March 2, 2021
Five years my friend! A lot of good things have happened in those five years. My faith and family has grown. Two granddaughters Larry! And get this...Garrett graduates this year with an Engineering degree from A&M. I know you would have gotten a kick out of that. How many talks did we have about the boy? Your talks will always be with me. I also have Buz in a Tuesday night bible study. Didn’t see that one coming 35 years ago. God’s mysterious plan. This weekend I think Alberto and me will cook some ribs and we’ll save one for you. Love you Larry.
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Buz Lamoureux
March 6, 2019
Hard to believe its been three years- miss you bro!
Earl Anders
March 5, 2019
Three years! I have tried to live a better life in those 3 years Larry. I took our talks to heart. I haven't made it to Belize yet, but I know you would approve of the other changes I have made. Until we meet again my friend...
Carlton Coker
March 10, 2017
Larry was a super guy! He was always kind to me. God bless you Larry!
Larry and Vince at 11410 Raindrop
Buz Lamoureux
May 13, 2016
Harry Larry
Buz Lamoureux
May 13, 2016
Larry-Uncle Jack Bower- Vince
Buz Lamoureux
May 13, 2016
Gary Bower
March 26, 2016
My first memory of cousin Larry was when I was just a kid. It was late one night when Larry showed up at my house riding a mini-bike. He gave me and my brother rides up and down the down the street and we had a blast. His accident came shortly after that but he never let his injuries get in the way of having a good time. Fast forward a few years and I would see Larry between classes at UTSA. Larry always had a crowd around him as he was explaining engineering and math stuff to other students. That pretty well sums up what I always saw with Larry, having fun and helping others. He will be missed my many.
Larry & Hank
Hank Torres
March 21, 2016
Hello my name is Hank Torres and I would like to talk about my friend and colleague Larry Lamoureux. I would first like to apologize to you Larry for not attending your funeral. But, I am pretty sure that you will understand as I was hospitalized at the time. I would like to let everyone know how we first met, how our friendship evolved, and how towards the end, how we were both an integral part of each other's lives.
I first met Larry about eight years ago, I received a handwritten letter from his brother Buzz. The letter wanted to know if I was the Hank Torres that had the wheelchair patent that he was interested in and a telephone number to call if I was. It had to do with the lateral tilting of a wheelchair seating system, as luck had it I was the inventor. It took me a little over a week to finally get a hold of Larry, when I finally called him we talk about an hour mostly about our disabilities that we both had, some about my patents a lot about his ideas and what he was trying to achieve with the use of my patents.
Anyway from that day on I literally had a phone conversation with Larry Monday through Friday on a daily basis until his passing on March 4, 2016. I also calculated the number of emails that I received from Larry I figured I received 5.2 emails a week, Monday through Friday for those eight years that I knew Larry, although he did let me have weekends off. I am also guessing if you did any email communication with Larry you know exactly what I'm talking about.
It has been a couple of weeks now and I think of Larry every day and the very positive effect he had on me. He never had a negative thing to say about anyone or anything and a very positive attitude that I really didn't understand with a disability that he was living with, being confined to his bed most of the time.
I always got a kick out of listening to Larry talk about getting a job to help pay the bills since he retired. What I got a kick out of was for some reason I was the one getting the job, he would tell me with my past experience in concrete work that we could do sidewalks, driveways and small construction jobs.
He also talked a lot about his family, how his brother buzz was always there to help him with his physical needs and setting things up for him. His brother Claude how he helped him with his finances and miscellaneous stuff around the house. And the rest of his siblings and how he could count on them for all his other needs. He always talked about what a great family he had.
At times he would tell me that he is going to be getting out of bed in a couple of days, to go to a doctor's appointment for either Irma or him. When that day came I would get a phone call shortly after his return home, he would be so excited that he got outside and got to see the sun and fresh air and at the same time complain about how bad his neck hurt from trying to hold it up after lying in bed for so long.
Larry and I talked about many things family, projects, his hatred for hospitals, many, many things including death and dying. We both talked about how our lives have been cut short because of our disabilities and toward the end since the first of the year he knew his time was coming sooner than later. He had talked about how bad his body was atrophying and that he was finding it harder to do many of the things that he had done before, he was even finding it hard to just lie in bed. At the same time, I would be thinking that Larry was pretty much indestructible and would live longer than any of us.
A lot of the work that we did would be Larry dictating a letter through voice recognition and then sending it to me to be formatted. Every letter that I got I was truly amazed at the technical proficiency in which he wrote his letters. Larry was one of the most talented technical writers if not the most talented technical writer that I had the pleasure of working with.
Being a quadriplegic and not nearly as disabled as Larry we always joked about how when compared to each other I was the gymnast and he was just a normal guy. I pretty much understand Larry's living condition, as I to spend a lot of my time alone during the day. Just having someone to talk to on those days that you are alone even though there might be somebody else in another room in the house is a really big thing. So I understand that when Larry called me it was one of those times and we would literally spend hours on the phone talking to each other as my wife can attest to that.
There were many times that he would call me, we would talk a little while and then I would have something to do and he would simply ask me if he could just stay on the phone and listen to what was going on. It would be 20 or 30 minutes later and I would hear a little noise on the phone and then realizing Larry was still on the phone listening to what was going on. We would then continue our conversation whatever was It was and then later end the phone conversation. Those were the times that I wish I could just jump in my car and drive to San Antonio and visit him.
We would always have a fire or weenie roast in the back of our property and I would always take a video clip of the fire or my grandkids running around and cooking hotdogs. He would always get the biggest kick out of seeing those videos and would tell me that he would past them one after the other and watch them over and over again. And because of that one of the projects that I had wanted to do for Larry was to mount a video camera with point, tilt and zoom capability on the barn behind my house so he could partake in the many outdoor fires and weenie roast that we would have in the back, he would have easily been able to watch them on his computer and communicate with me by phone during these events. I want to apologize to you Larry for never getting this done in a timely manner, but now I know you'll never miss them now, you will always be there in spirit and I will never be able to go back there and sit and not think of you.
Larry over the years and the many conversations and communications that we have had between us, I felt a true connection to you, we knew each other's hurts and pains, wants and desires. I actually felt more of a connection to you Larry then I do some of my own family. What I'm trying to say Larry is when I talked to my sisters and brothers I always end the phone conversation with Goodbye I Love You and of the many, many phone conversations that we have had I almost said it out of habit and regret that I never did. Larry it is too late now to tell you by phone so I am saying now and I know you can hear me Larry I love you you are my brother in arms. I will miss our daily phone conversations and all the communications we had between us, you are and will always be a very integral part of my life and I will never, never ever forget you. Enjoy your new life Larry free of the constraints and pain that you had here. God bless you Larry, I will see you again!
Larry & Buz
Buz Lamoureux
March 21, 2016
Good morning
I am Buz Lamoureux- #8 of 9 children of Bernie and Loretta
Thank you for coming to celebrate the life of Larry Stephen Lamoureux _ also known as Harry Larry
He was the third oldest of 9 kids- and the oldest boy
Larry was our brother- a husband- a father figure to 2 generations of kids- he was a friend- a co-worker- an uncle-a brother/in law- a cousin and more importantly a mentor to so many.
As I wrote this I reviewed the online postings and endless emails about what people thought of Larry. So these are your words: HIS FRIEND'S thoughts
Larry was no ordinary person- he was an EXTRAORDINARY - his life was the opposite of normal. It was so EXTRAORDINARY you make a movie after it!!!
Larry has been described as brilliant humble -a miracle-honorable- mischievous -happy- unbelievably crazy- inspiring great tenacity funny-wonderful-dedicated- stubborn- prayerful-enthusiastic- intellectual- He had a love for family!
Larry was a man of great integrity- a genius-he had a large spirit- he was a jokester he was an awesome inspiration to many he was a man of strength-he was an advisor (many times whether you asked for advice or not)he was a happy guy with a positive spirit a determined study partner-a man of perseverance-he had a bright outlook on life- a dedication and proponent for education- he was a super conversationalist, especially technical issues, religion and politics-he was a consultant, professionally and personally. My favorite is he was a challenger of mediocrity!
Larry provided a dedicated and fantastic service to the United States and Air Force with his civil service time. We knew he worked as a Top Secret radar analysis engineer in electronic warfare but we really didn't know what that meant.
But that was never enough.
Larry wanted to really make a difference as if he hasn't already. He wanted to make a difference to society. He had so many different projects going with so many people I couldn't even keep up. Every week my inbox was inundated with correspondences with peers. He was working with Hank Torres on a self-leveling wheelchair seat- He was working with Robert Wilkes on a high tech hospital bed design- He was working with Lionel on a voice controlled robotics assistant armature.- He was working with Dr. Mark Fredrickson on decubitus ulcer treatment and the future of rehab. He had many more irons in the fire with so many of you, his friends and peers.
You see, Larry was the IDEA guy- He had more ideas than he could fulfill in 10 lifetimes- Despite his obstacles, he was always looking for new challenges and improvements. All he wanted to do is to make a difference to the handicap population. He wanted to increase the quality of life of those bound to wheelchairs and to those bedridden. Did every see the IRONMAN STATUE out by the pictures??? Larry had a dream of the IRON MAN exoskeleton suit that one day would allow him to walk. Although currently in the R&D phases, the US ARMY is in the process of making the IRON MAN SUIT a reality.
Larry once told me that he didn't accomplish anything important
All those whose lives were changed by my brother please stand-wait------
See Larry I told you your life accomplished more than you every imagined and you touched lives beyond anyone's expectations. Your legacy lives through these people whom you have inspired.
Please be seated
Earlier I mentioned he was a great conversationalist. We had many great discussions about his salvation. I can rest assure you that WITH HIS LIPS he confessed his sins and accepted God's free gift of salvation. By the grace of God, he is seated at the right hand of the father in Heaven for eternal life.
See, Larry won't need the IRON MAN SUIT anymore ---- he is now the true iron man--- in 2 Corinthians 5 that was read earlier in the second reading, He gets to trade in his old broken worn out body for a brand new heavenly body where he gets to walk, run or maybe even fly if that's what you do in heaven. How cool is that !!!!
So you see ---Larry took his adversity and made the world a better place
His DASH in life was a life well lived.
Larry was a man who faced challenges and persevered.
He was admired and respected
He carried his cross with dignity
Matthew 25:21
His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.
Well done, good and faithful brother, mentor and hero!
One more thing- those who knew Larry knew that he had a great passion for food (especially BBQ and steak)- HE LOVED TO EAT
In conclusion: The Lamoureux family: Neal, myself, Claude, Renee, Michelle, Laurie and Claudette- thank Irma and Michael from the bottom of our hearts for your love, compassion, and efforts to take care of our loving brother!!!
We also extend our thanks to all of you for your never ending support, efforts and friendship.
Thank You
Steve Hoffer
March 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for Larry's passing and for the Lamoureux family
I have never forgotten the first news of the dune buggy accident nor the updates of the heroic struggles Larry made. My family have always been amazed at the efforts and involvement Larry's family have had in his life. We marveled at Larry's mom, Loretta, spending hours turning the pages of his higher physics and math books...so much so I heard she commented maybe she should get a degree, too!
Ultimately through his drive and love of family and friends, he got his degree and ultimately married and was hired by the military ( I am not sure how right all the details are...but it is the inspirational story I tell to people I have met in life)
I clearly remember Buz and I visiting him around the year 1976 at the home near Holy Spirit, over lunch. Larry scolded and teased us at how high we and other kids wore their jeans. He tried to convince us to lower them closer the the hips. He was about as light-hearted a person I had ever met.
He and the Lamoureux family have always been an inspiration.
So may God bless Larry and his family. I am sorry for your loss, but what a great man Larry became. His impact and grandeur becomes greater with every story I read here.
Michael Kaun
March 15, 2016
I am really sorry to hear the news of Larry's passing, I wish the best for all. Larry was a great man, he demonstrated to all of us what was possible.
Dennis Lamoureux
March 15, 2016
It certainly would have been my honor to meet Larry. It sounds like through his life, he made such a positive difference in others' lives. There is a poem called The Dash which mentions that although the birth and passing dates are important, it's all about the Dash. The Dash is how the person lived their life. I've heard nothing but good; Larry changed lives..... Cousin Larry, I pray for you, your family and your friends. Rest blanketed by the warmth of God.
Kitty Spalding
March 14, 2016
Dear Lamoureux Family,
All the Spaldings send their love and sympathy. Larry was such an inspiration for us--indeed, his strength of will and determination touched all of our lives. We know he is now in the arms of your wonderful parents, Bernie and Loretta, and maybe he'll be playing catch with dear Guy. You're in our prayers.
March 14, 2016
Much sympathy and love to the whole family on the loss of such a remarkable person . Larry was such an inspiration to so many as was the whole family. God Bless you all.
David "Joepig" Rockwood
March 12, 2016
I was lucky enough to grow up around the Lamoureux family and along with my family shared many, many memories of being around Larry and how integrated he was in our young lives. I have never forgotten that. The care and support he had along with the adversity he faced has had lasting effects on me right through adulthood. Larry did so much in his lifetime that I still find awe in his fight, determination and courage. His many accomplishments are an inspiration to me and my family as we face the challenges of a special needs child. Indeed Larry holds a special place in me as a guidepost of what we can overcome and accomplish in this life.
Godspeed Larry Lamoureux
Nancy Bula
March 12, 2016
Was so saddened to have just received news of Larry's passing. Laurie, please know that my prayers are with you and the family now.
With love and warm memory...
David Schenk
March 11, 2016
Blessed to have known Larry many childhood memories that will never be forgotten.Will truly be missed.
Letty Medina
March 10, 2016
My friend, Tina and I would go visit Larry when he was at Blanco Villa Nursing Home. We were silly teenagers but we developed a great friendship. His many accomplishments despite the severe disability of quadriplegia was truly miraculous. He was a bright light, he had a brilliant mind, and a deep, abiding faith. I know he's running with the angels now. Psalm 126:5 -Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. I was blessed to call him friend. See you on the other side, Larry. Rest in peace!
Andrea Lew
March 10, 2016
I was blessed and privileged to have once been part of Larry's life. I will never forget the deeply thought-provoking conversations that we had over the years and the advice he so freely gave. He made a lasting impression on my son that will always be cherished and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go to each of the family as they navigate through the healing journey after the loss of such a brilliant and entertaining man. I do smile at the thought of Larry once again being with his mother, who so lovingly adored him.
Iris Chauffe
March 10, 2016
I worked with Larry at the Air Force Electronic Warfare Center, where I was responsible for ensuring Larry had the right computer equipment to meet his needs. We attended many classes together and had long talks about all sorts of subjects -- we were both UTSA graduates so had that in common. But Larry's most important legacy to me was making me aware of accessibility issues for the disabled. To this day I can still see where improvements can be made -- if not for Larry, I'd be totally unaware. He was a wonderful person, always upbeat, always with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Karl Mounts
March 9, 2016
I am saddened at the loss of a dear and trusted friend, who inspired me in so many countless ways during my young adult life. His life was to share his joy for living to all who entered his world. As a young military member making my way in the new frontier of physical sciences as it related to electronic warfare, and as a determined electrical engineering undergraduate student, I owe much to my friend. Yet, Larry was more than friend, he was a crazy friend and study partner...well, as crazy as you can get confined to a wheelchair. I never heard him complain about anything, and he certainly could. Rather, he was a prankster, a mentor, a coach, a challenger of mediocrity.
Bill Meskill
March 9, 2016
My condolences to the whole Lamoureux family and all of Larry's great friends.
Even though I somewhat knew Larry as a brother to his siblings, it wasn't until working with Larry at Security Hill did I appreciate his talent and friendship.
When he was originally hired at the Air Force Electronic Warfare Center, there were a great many senior level personnel there who were immensely proud of bringing Larry on board, as told by my own father. As I also worked within the same command, Larry and I collaborated across the organization, and then later worked directly with one another in the same division.
Outside of work, Larry and I would meet at UTSA and UT Health Science Center as my test subject providing key input for my thesis on paralysis prediction and analysis, and we both actually had good fun in the process.
Larry was a super conversationalist, an intellectual, and a joker and will be missed by many; certainly by me.
Louis Kelley
March 8, 2016
In the early '80s, Larry and I discussed several ideas involving external skeletons which could be controlled initially by the limited muscle control of a quadriplegic. With an idea of evolving to using electrical impulses from the brain. This work is being pursued by the Army in the US and I am sorry Larry never got to try it out. He had a brilliant mind.
Earl Anders
March 8, 2016
I just learned today. It has been a day of crying and laughing. Larry was an unbelievable person. We go back to 1986. I was an airman without much direction. Larry inspired me to get my Finance degree from UTSA. I last talked to him last month. Probably talked close to 2 hours about the market, food, family, Belize, the old days, and the days to come. I can only imagine the conversations he is having in heaven. I know I'll still be having talks with my friend.
Shaun Statham
March 8, 2016
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts.
Lynette (Arnold) Glowka
March 8, 2016
So deeply sorry for your loss. Praying God's love will surround you and comfort you all, in the days to come, and until you are reunited again. Sincerely,
Lieutenant Colonel Dan and Mrs Diane Bridon
March 8, 2016
May Our Lord receive him lovingly into His waiting arms and may the Holy Spirit shower His graces of consolation upon your families.
Brian and Pixie McIntyre
March 8, 2016
Yall are in our Prayers. We love you. God is, and has always been with you.
CPT CH Patrick Cobb
March 8, 2016
Praying, that God is near to you all upholding you in comfort and strength. Thankful for the loving example your family is and has been throughout the years, showing love for Larry and Irma and the kids. May God bless you and keep you strong and remind you that we are only with each other for a season though the grass withers and the flower fades, God's love through Christ endures forever. seeing us all the other side of the river that has no bridge, except for Jesus. Amen
March 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. The Lord bless and keep you.
Your friends at EControls.
March 8, 2016
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