Larry Russell Luper, 74 of Jerome, passed away peacefully with family by his side, October 20, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Twin Falls, from complications of covid. He was born March 22, 1947, at St. Valentine's Hospital in Wendell, Idaho to Russell and Juanita Luper. Larry was raised on a dairy farm in the Appleton District and graduated from Jerome High School in 1965.

After graduation, he served six years in the Army Reserves. Upon completion of basic training, he worked at Challenge Creamery and customed farmed. He quit the creamery when he purchased his farm and built the dairy. Upon selling the dairy, he worked as a ditch rider for Northside Canal Company for 30 years and continued farming with his grandson after he retired until now.

He married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Brenda Stuhlberg, on August 4, 1967. Larry enjoyed trail riding, float tubing, fishing, hunting, making his own jigs and flies, and target shooting with his grandson, Hunter.

In 2017, they purchased a place at Colson Creek in Shoup, Idaho, where he and Brenda spent many hours fishing. Larry never considered anyone a stranger and enjoyed visiting with everyone and always offered a helping hand to friends and neighbors.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Russell Luper. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Luper; son, Lance (Tonia) Luper; daughter, Jeanne (Scyler) Hill; grandson, Hunter Hill; mother, Juanita Luper; sister, Patti Luper; brother, Gary (Lila) Luper; and his loyal companion, K.C.

Our family would like to express special appreciation for the loving care that Larry received from the staff at St. Lukes Twin Falls.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Jerome and down River at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Larry's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.

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Published by Magic Valley Times-News from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Luper

Sponsored by Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory - Jerome.

9 Entries

Dave Hade

October 16, 2023

Brenda, and Hunter, and family, we are still heartbroken that Larry left this sweet earth a year ago and then places he loved, once close, near and dear to us "down river" in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. We think of you two often, and the smile and heartfelt greetings whenever you were "down river" our way passing by the house on Panther Creek.

People like you are one of the reasons this is such a special place. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers as Larry's 1st yr anniversary passing approaches us all.

Love and blessings, Dave and Marty

Dave Hade and Marty Russell Hade

December 22, 2021

We just found out about Larry´s passing, are are devastated. Brenda and Hunter, and the rest of the family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Both Larry and Brenda were are, were a wealth of information when ever asked about anything. Always a huge smile on his face when we´d run into them going by on the side-by-side here on PC. We´d make a special trip just to Colson Creek when we heard they were downriver.

Chris and Deanna Barber

October 26, 2021

Idaho lost an incredible man that will be missed and loved by all that were lucky enough to cross his path. Larry will never be forgotten and will live on forever in the hearts of those that were lucky enough to know him.

Wayne and Shauna Sawyer

October 25, 2021

We were so sad to hear of Larry's passing! We loved him and your family! It won't be the same down river without him:( I know he's up in heaven catching the biggest steelhead! Love all of the Luper family. Praying for some comfort at this sad time.

Wayne & Mary Childers

October 23, 2021

We are so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. We send our prayers to Brenda, Lance, Jeannie & Schyler and especially to young Hunter, your buddy is in Heaven. Sympathies also to Juanita, Patty and Gary. I know you'll all miss Lary so much 'cause he was such a joyful, friendly person who was a delight to know. Rest in Peace Larry. Prayers to the family.

Jeff Scott

October 23, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. He was definitely a one of a kind character. Fish and hunt on my friend

Vernie and Karen Blackmon

October 22, 2021

Luper family , so sorry to hear about the loss of Larry. Just letting you know we are thinking of you at this time of sorrow.

Tim and Lisa Malone

October 22, 2021

our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time He will be missed .

leon McGuire

October 22, 2021

so sorry to see that larry passed away.he was and is a good person