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Watts, Lawrence (Larry) E. age 84 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, after living with Parkinson's Disease for 20 years. Larry was raised in Minnetonka by parents Earl and Emily Watts. He was the youngest of five siblings and spent his youth playing baseball, and hockey and running around with "the gang" who were cherished lifelong friends. After graduating high school he served 3 years in the army where he discovered his penchant for numbers. He went on to study accounting and eventually became City of New Hope's Financial Director for 30 years.
Larry was an outdoor enthusiast. He loved hiking, skiing, biking, playing sports, and camping. His most cherished place was the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Larry devoted his life to family, friends, volunteer work, church, and beating everyone in tennis. After he retired he volunteered for Families Moving Forward, became a Eucharist minister, went on A LOT of bike rides, and spent an incredible amount of time with his grandkids. He will be remembered for his extraordinary kindness and witty humor.
Larry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Karen; and brothers Ed, Don, and Bob. He is survived by his son Bruce (Nancy), daughter Pam (Leon); grandchildren David, Emily, Mary, Rye; sister Sr Kay, sister-in-law Linda, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services on Wednesday August 14, at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 105 N. Forestview Lane, Plymouth MN. Visitation is at 9:30 am, service at 10:30 am with a reception to follow. Memorials to the Parkinson's Foundation.
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Anna Bosch
August 14, 2024
I have so many memories of "Pa Watts". From spending everyday after high school hanging out with Pam, to him welcoming me and my kids into his home when Pam came back to town for visits. I could always count on him to enjoy my chocolate chip cookies. He was always a warm and comforting presence. My condolences to the whole family.
Gary Link
August 6, 2024
To Larry Watts family. I worked with Larry at New Hope for many years. He was a warm, engaging and fun person to work with, to talk with about camping trips, tennis, family activities and other fun activities. He was universally respected and could be trusted to be fair, honest and most important, helpful with any issue you approached him about. My sympathies to your family. I know he will be missed by all but will be alive in your memories of him.
Linda Sweasy
August 2, 2024
Dear Bruce and Pam: I knew your father during my employment with the City of New Hope. He was so proud of you both and his and Karen´s cherished grandchildren. He regularly joined a group of fellow former employees of the City for lunch and shared his unique sense of humor with us . He was genuinely one of the good guys!
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Pat Perry
July 17, 2024
I learned to be an awesome softball player.
Cheryl Joens
July 17, 2024
Larry was my boss at New Hope until I left moved on in 1998, after that, he was a cherished friend, member of our group that met for dinners and lunches for 20+ years. He was incredibly proud of his kids, grandkids, and he missed Karen dearly . He will be missed and remembered fondly. Prayers and hugs to family, so sorry. Cheryl Joens
The picture was prior to 1998, not sure, Gail had come across recently and shared
Jann Widseth
July 16, 2024
Larry was indeed one of the greatest persons I have ever met. I worked with him at the City of New Hope. He had the best sense of humor and was always fun to be around. I would also run into him at Lake Harriet biking with his wife.
Dennis giblin
July 16, 2024
I remember Larry as one of the finest human beings that I had the honor of knowing I feel a sense of loss
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