Vernon Lawrence "Larry" Kimble

It is with eternal hope in the Lord that we announce the passing of Larry Kimble of Pomeroy.

Larry's commitment to his wife and family was matched only by his commitment to the Lord. A devoted family man, a loyal friend and a dedicated farmer, he spent his life tending the land he loved and called home.

Larry and his beloved wife of 61 years, Joan, were married in 1964. Both graduated from Washington State University. They lived in California for 10 years while Larry began his career as a flight test engineer with General Electric. After their children were born, Larry soon realized the life of a flight test engineer meant he wasn't home with family as much as he and Joan wanted.

In 1975, the family returned to Pomeroy. Larry devoted his years to farming, nurturing both crops and community with purpose, strength and generosity. He was a loving father to Mark (Crandall), Anne and Steven, and his legacy of integrity, kindness and faith lives on through them.

He is survived by Joan; brother Lowell; children: Mark (Jennifer), Anne Thomas (John), Steven (Vanessa); and grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa: Nicole, Holly, Austin, Hannah L., Hannah C., Michael, Evelyn, Matthew, Victoria and Benjamin, as well as friends and neighbors who deeply appreciated his unselfish spirit.

A service to celebrate Larry's life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 10, at the Pomeroy Christian Church, where Larry served as an elder for 47 years. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and condolences during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to Pomeroy Christian Church.