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Larry Dunham Obituary
July 12, 1941 March 6, 2023
Port Charlotte Larry Dunham passed away on March 6, 2023 in Port Charlotte, FL. Larry was born to Robert and Ruth Dunham in Seminole, OK and moved to Bakersfield, CA in his early years. He graduated from Bakersfield High School where he played varsity football, continuing his education at Bakersfield College and San Jose State College where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
Larry was a successful businessman, having owned and run a restaurant supply company in downtown Bakersfield. But his true love was golf. He was an active member at Bakersfield Country Club and played competitively in many tournaments throughout Kern county. In the early 1990's he retired to Florida, where he continued to enjoy the game in a more temperate climate.
Larry is survived by his children Justin Dunham of Kansas City, Cecily Dunham of Phoenix, and Matthew Dunham of Santa Barbara, as well as grandchildren Logan, Ridgely, and Aspen.
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Mimi Marylon Moore Routh
December 18, 2024
In grammar school we loved Larry, always smiling, and sorry about his eye. At least he had lots of great hair slicked down in the cool duck tail style. He sat on the other side of the classroom. Of course I cheered for him at football games. I was very happy to find him at the 2019 reunion. A fine person I think we will see again.
Jeanie Shelton Zimmerman
April 15, 2024
I went to school with Larry from the 4th grade though college. He was a fun guy.
frank hoetker
March 20, 2024
Fond memories of Larry as a classmate and good friend during high school days. He was a kind and gentle soul. Rest in eternal Peace in your Heavenly paradise, Larry!
James Smith
April 4, 2023
Larry was a great soccer coach for A.Y.S.O. - I knew his family through socialization - He lived a long life.
Laberta Malone
April 3, 2023
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Mimi Marylon Moore Routh
April 2, 2023
Godspeed, Larry! I had a crush on Larry from the get-go way back in gradeschool. At the 60th reunion I found him and we chatted. A dear man! Condolences to his family!
Janice Munn McAllister
April 2, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family's, sending prayers & blessings. I went to BHS with Larry and we both graduated in 1959
Ed Witzke
April 2, 2023
I remember Larry primarily as a quiet serious Driller football teammate. Sounds like he was successful in business, life and retirement.
Sorry to hear we lost another classmate. RIP.
Ed Witzke
Jeanie Helton Zimmerman
April 2, 2023
I have known Larry since 4th grade. We had a lot of classes together. He was fun and a good friend. Sorry for his children´s loss.
Wayne McDaniel
April 2, 2023
Enjoyed knowing Larry as a fellow Driller. We talked at many of our class reunions. He will be missed.
Frank Hoetker
April 2, 2023
Larry was a longtime friend through high school, and a genuinely fine man. Sincerest condolences to family and friends on his passing. May he eternally Rest in Peace in his Heavenly Paradise!
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