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Larry Earls Obituary

Larry Dean Earls Lansing Age 67, born July 5, 1942, in Greenfield, TN, passed away August 24, 2009, after an incredible and courageous battle with numerous medical problems. He was predeceased by his parents, Buna and Dean Earls; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Ashton; and his brother-in-law, Jack Burris. Larry retired as a Captain on the Lansing Fire Department after 25 years. He never tired of telling tales of those years because he enjoyed each and every one. He was also proud of the contributions he was able to make as President of Local 421. Larry is survived by his wife, Sandra Ashton Earls; two daughters, Kelly Earls of Lansing, Kim Fox of Grand Ledge, and their mother, Sandra S. Earls, of Lansing; three grandchildren, Kayla Christofferson, Austin and Amber Fox. He is also survived by sisters, Barbara (Gale Madison) Burris and Diane Earls; brothers, Jerry and Gary (Elaine) Earls; sisters-in-law, Wendy (Jim) Tycocki and Cynthia (Mike) Garvey and father-in-law, Clifford (Jeanne) Ashton. He dearly loved his many nieces and nephews. Larry was a loved and loving man. He will be missed by all who knew him in Lansing and Naples, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 26, 2009.

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September 13, 2009

BARB,DIANE,GARY

THE BURSLEY FAMILY WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE SINCERELY SORRY FOR YET ANOTHER LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY.

STAY SAFE AND LOVE EACH OTHER
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

NANCY,DON,CHUCK,TERRY

Cammie Coscarelli

August 30, 2009

Sandy, Kelly & Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I can't remember a time that I did not think of Larry and smile. I remember the days in the Bar (Coscarelli's) and he would greet you with such a warm and happy way. He called us the "Little C's" and he was endearing. Larry was such a part of our family and though I didn't get to see him much these last few years, the holiday calls were great! I am sorry we can't be with you now but know that our thoughts are.
Love to you all,
Cammie Coscarelli

Renee Marek

August 29, 2009

Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deepest sympathy,
Renee

August 28, 2009

Barb,
My thoughts and prayers and love are with you........



George Dean Runciman

August 28, 2009

Kelly and Kim,

Take comfort in knowing how loved your father was by so many. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Kasie Morley, Jack and Nancy Morley

Cindy Hedden

August 28, 2009

Kelly & Kim,

I am heartfully sorry for your loss of your dad. May the good memories bring you laughter and smiles to dry a few of your tears.

Cindy Hedden

August 27, 2009

Sandy, Sandy, Kim, Kelly, Gary, Barb, Diane and the rest of the Earls crew: How I wish I could be with you all today! Always remember the smiles Larry brought you. He is going to make one powerful angel! Love you all very much!

Mary V.

Sue Burns-Tucker

August 27, 2009

Sandy and family:

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Bless you all.

The Burns-Tucker family

August 27, 2009

Kim, Kelly and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Kirk, Damarah, Hannah, Alivia, and Caleb Densmore

Traci Scruby-Moore

August 27, 2009

Sandy, Kim, Kelly and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 27, 2009

Sandy,

Our thoughts are with you. It is incomprehensible to think of Larry as being gone. We will miss him.

Love, Sandi and Bill

Mike Radigan

August 27, 2009

He was one of the very best
Bless him

Jeff Whittaker

August 27, 2009

Dear Sandy,
I don't know if you remember me living at Mike Welch' home next door to you during a tough time in my life and you and Larry always brought a smile to my face, took time to listen and were so friendly and neighborly. I know you are surrounded with family friends and loved ones but I just wanted to add my condolence to you and your family and extend peace and strength to your during your time. May you find inner peace, strength and rest through your life. My prayers go out for you and your family and thank you for blessing my life as well as Larry did and I am sure to so many other people. Your neighbor and friend,
Jeff Whittaker

Kent Mansberger

August 26, 2009

Sandy's and girls may you remember your blessing of a great father and husband. The community was a little better for having Larry, he will be missed.

August 26, 2009

We all know he is re-joining one of his closest friends
in Heaven, another Captain and all his fellow firemen.
God Bless both Sandies, his daughters, his brothers and sisters. You've all gone thru this many times and you know that he is no longer suffering and can be his "ole smiley fun loving" self.
May He rest in Peace and May God bless you all!!
Dick and Gail Weber
Mesick, Mi.

August 26, 2009

Sandy, Kim, Kelly and Family
Our Love and Prayers to All. God Bless.
The Bosco Family

richard jarrad

August 26, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jerry and Patti Earls

August 26, 2009

A very loved man has departed from us. Lansing, MI is a better place because of Larry Dean Earls. Sandy and all family........our prayers are with you as you mourn Larry's passing. May God's love bring you comfort.

August 26, 2009

To Sandy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remember no matter what you are facing today God has an invisible host standing near ready to intervene on your behalf.
Sandra Kay Foster (Ellison)

Dan & Shelly Deyoung

August 26, 2009

To Sandy and the families of Larry......we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Larry was truely a "good guy" & will be dearly missed, there is no doubt.
God bless.

Paul & Linda Thatcher

August 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marty Wade

August 26, 2009

Marty and I are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family. God Bless,
Marty and Sheri Wade

Sandee Stringer

August 26, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

August 26, 2009

Sandy,

Our thoughts and love are with you.

Dave and Marilyn

August 26, 2009

Dearest Sandy & Kim & Kelly, May you all know that we are here for you, not just at this difficult time, but always. May you always cherish your memories of Larry (Dad) and keep them in your heart. We love you very much. The O'Briens
Mike, Debbie, Nicholas, Zachary, Sean, Shane & Boo & Nikko too!

August 26, 2009

Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May our loving Father hold you in his hands during this very difficult time. Love, Mary Joe

Rebecca King

August 26, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to all the family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Linda Gates

August 26, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Love,
Linda (Earls)

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