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Lars Carter Gudal Jr.
Lars Carter Gudal Jr.
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Lars Gudal Jr. Obituary
After his time in the military, Lars continued to enjoy life, embracing hobbies like hunting, fishing, and reading. He shared a special love for his daughter, Lindsey Regan Gudal, bragging often about her. His last years were spent with and his beloved labrador mix, Jake.
He is survived by his father, Lars Carter Gudal Sr.; daughter, Lindsey Regan Gudal; sister, Marla Gudal Leger; and nieces, Gavin Lauren Leger, Gabrielle Leigh Gudal Becker, and Gentry Lauren Gudal. Lars was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Gillete Cyrus, and brother, Warner Steele Gudal.
A service will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd., Columbia, SC 29229 on Tuesday, October 29th at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to a charity of one's choice in memory of Lars. His legacy of bravery, loyalty, and kindness will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
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Go 2 Crew partner George
November 4, 2024
After meeting Lars and having worked with him for a few years our work contract was coming to an end. I gave Lars a nice t shirt that had the 82nd Airborne image on it neatly folded and put it in a good quality, well made cigar box along with some other gadget as a xthank youx token for all of the professional work he did with me. Well Lars wore that t shirt so much that a year later he had it on at a meeting. It was clean and pressed, had wear holes all over it and the images had faded that it was hard to see from 10 feet away. Lars was the very BEST partner I have ever met. He's kindly stern and does the right thing, no matter what. I miss you very much my brother.
Jeff Penningotn
October 28, 2024
Lars and I were in the Army together, in the 82nd Airborne Division. He arrived about a year after me. He was a great guy. He was fun loving and outgoing.
We were soldiers together and later I was his Sargent. One evening we were assigned to Motor Pool Guard duty. and during the inspection I chose him to be the best dress trooper. This was know as making "The Man". He had worked hard to make that spot and it was the only time he ever made it. The guy he beat is probably still mad about it today. Lars was a good trooper.
Lars was a good friend. I have not seen him since 1984, but we spoke on the phone every few years, these last few years we would speak every couple of months or so. We would always end our call with, "Love ya brother."
He had that Green CJ5 Jeep, and he absolutely got his moneys worth out of it. I think it went on adventures every weekend that it wasn't in the shop.
I know Lars was a believer and had a relationship with Jesus. I will see him again one day. We spoke about this a couple of times.
My prayers for family an friends of Lars.
Jeff Pennington
Jonesboro, AR
Craig Brooks
October 27, 2024
My condolences to all of the Guadalajara family. It was in high school where I met Steele and Lars and the rest of the family. Lars was bigger than life and I could tell he was a protector and ran the family from the kids point of view. I remember him doing a standing backflip, and I was simply wow´d: I couldn´t believe anyone could do that at the time. I went on to attend college and work with his younger brother Steele and I´m so sad to hear of Lars passing. May God grant you all his peace in this time as I know he has me in the past. God bless you all!
Richard C Fyfe, jr
October 26, 2024
Lars was my first true bud after leaving my hearth and home in Rhode Island and entered basic training at Ft Benning . He was in a different platoon and at the end we were made drill corporals for the next basic training cycle which was a month away. That´s when we got to spend time together and became great friends. He went home and brought back his jeep which gave us the freedom to check out the area around Columbus, Ga . Sometimes he made his own trails with that jeep! We even went deer hunting once. He dropped me off at a stand one afternoon and went to another spot a mile or so away and when the sun set he couldn´t figure out where he left me. Well, I started ringing off shots in the night and he finally honed in on me and we had a great laugh. He took me with him to Leesburg for a weekend trip to see his home town. On the way there ,very early in the morning we were stopped by a Florida state police officer for speeding. I didn´t know Lars didn´t have his drivers license. So before the officer got to us he said " give me your license ". I said" it´s a RI license and I don´t look like you". I gave it to him before he approached and he asked us where we were coming from and we told him from basic training. He took my license from Lars and after a short while came back and told us to drive slower and we continued the mission and laughed are way to Leesburg. After being a drill corporal and going through jump school with Lars we both ended up in Ft. Bragg but in different units. I remember bumping into him over a year later at Bragg and we had a great time reminiscing. When I finally got on Facebook a few years ago I looked him up and we messaged back and forth a bit and it was great to hear from him. Unfortunately I left Facebook behind and regret not getting his contact information to call and reminisce some more.
It´s amazing to me how a swamp yanked from RI and a true southern rebel like Lars became good friends but we both loved the woods, hunting, fishing, etc. He even got me to dipping Copenhagen .
After reading his Marla´s loving memories , I too will see him again because I am a citizen of heaven through faith in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is the only thing that tempers the blow of hearing about his death. But Death is swallowed up in victory through the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Time on this earth is short. We´ll be with the Lord and all the saints for eternity.
Prayers for Lars family and friends. Till we meet again!
I found my basic training yearbook and there´s Lars and my picture right above him. How did that happen?
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Marla Gudal Leger
October 25, 2024
Lars...
Always my defender/protector and greatest support!!! There for me no matter what and on my side!!!
Steele...he was my antagonizer!!!
In later years though, also my biggest and greatest support!!!
Lars always had a very deep wound in his heart that never healed over losing our Mom. He had a hyper tenderness...it was this tenderness that would shine through all of that masculinity and it gave him his special charm, charisma, and great big smile!!! He was Loved and Liked by so many!!!
Although my heart hurts and it´s hard to do life without Mom, Steele and now Lars...it does give me much peace though, just knowing his heart wound is now healed and whole!...and that there´s a beautiful celebration/reunion that´s happening right now!!! I´m grateful and thankful that we´re not citizens of this earth, but that when we believe, that our true citizenship is in heaven!
I Love you forever Lars!!!!
SGT Robert Walters
October 24, 2024
We were Privates together in CSC 2-508th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. We marched many miles, made numerous jumps, travelled distance land, and there were times we party hard. We watched each other getting promotions and continue to served our grateful nation. I'm very proud to serve with you Bro!! Also it is a great honor having you as a friend but we are Brothers for life. Your next mission is have everything ready for the ultimate Drop Zone Party. Travel well Airborne!! When you land on Valhalla Drop Zone, do a dynamite PLF and sound of loud and thunderous AIRBORNE!! See you in Valhalla!!
Tim and Maureen McDougall
October 24, 2024
We came to know Lars when he rented from us while he was working at SRS in Jackson. He was always kind, friendly and considerate to us and every one of the other tenants he met. After we sold the rental property, we would keep in contact with each other, when there was a question or a holiday hello. Rest Easy Lars and Fly High and Proud
Tim and Maureen McDougall
Valrie Gudal Bell
October 23, 2024
I´m so sad to hear this news. Lars was my older cousin. Although, we lived far away and I haven´t seen him in years. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with his daughter, Uncle Carter, Marla, and the rest of his family and dear friends.
Carla Gudal Parrish
October 23, 2024
Sincere condolences to Lars Gudal´s family and friends. Lars is my cousin but we haven´t seen each other in many years. I have fond memories of us together when we were very young.
Carla Gudal Parrish
Candi Rowe Giddens
October 23, 2024
So many wonderful memories I will cherish forever. That smile that could light up a room & ohhhh the charm. I will never forget all the fun we shared - gone but never forgotten. Forever in my heart Bud Love Sissy
DeLynda Ann Pratt
October 22, 2024
I will start by saying I had a very strict mother growing up... What I am going to share will help you to understand. One night my girlfriend and I LouAnn went out on the boat with Lars and several other friends. They told us we were going "gator shining" (it´s a Florida thing). Well, we were only suppose to go out for about an hour and that´s when we RAN OUT OF GAS. No cell phones back then. So, all we could do was drift ashore. That took us about 4 hours. We drifted close enough to shore that Lars thought he was going to jump in. That is exactly what he did. The most important thing in Lars mind was to go call my mom. First before anything... that was how he always was. Thinking of others.. Hus sweet talking to my mom kept me from being on restriction the rest of my life.
Renee Prince
October 22, 2024
Lars, was a very kind friend of mine, it was always fun when he was around. I can always see that blazing, beautiful smile. Great times at the beach, football games, parties, skiing the beach, swim practice, and more.......Thank you for your service! See you on The Other Side!
Renee Prince
Class of `81 LHS
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Art Knight
October 22, 2024
Growing up next door to Lars was a treat and a new adventure was never far away. He was good at everything! Every sport, hunting, fishing and a little good natured mischief he could always escape with his charm. Lars was a great friend and he will be missed.
Nancy Gillette
October 22, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Lars you were always very special to me and Uncle Russ. Not only did you look like him but you also acted like him in so many ways. Loved you dearly. Say hello to your Uncle Russ.
Nancy (Aunt Nance) Gillette
October 22, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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