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Larry Foord Obituary
Larry was born Sept. 6, 1948 to Duane and Catherine Foord in Willits. Larry lived most of his life in Ukiah.
Larry graduated from Ukiah High School in 1966 and attended the College of Marin for a brief time before enlisting in the U.S. Navy serving our country in the states and in Vietnam from 1967 through 1971.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Janet (McConnell) Foord and their children Cambria Milani, Angela Foord (John Laberdie), Alisha Marin (Oly Marin) and David Foord. And, his most idealized and deeply loved grandchildren, Brittnie, Desiree, Janelle and Lacey Milani, Kendall and Trez Foord, Ariel and Matthew Laberdie, and Kyla and Alex Marin. Larry is also survived by his father, Duane Foord of Redwood Valley; and his brothers, Steve Foord of Sagle, Idaho, Russell Foord of Colusa, and Sam Foord (JoAnn Foord) of Ukiah.
Larry was predeceased by his mother, Catherine Foord.
Larry worked for Reliable Mill Supply, Coors Distributors and was a very devoted sales representative for Glaser Brothers/Core-Mark International for 29 years, where he was the No. 1 salesman in Northern California and Nevada for many years.
Larry enjoyed competitive sports, among them trap shooting, softball, poker, bocci ball, and his all time love… golf. Larry loved the family cruises to Mexico and the many "road trips" through California, Oregon and Nevada.
The family would like to thank all our loving family and friends for their support during this difficult time. Larry enjoyed all the phone calls and visits that so many of you shared with him. Larry was our rock, accepting his illness head on, never faltering or feeling sorry for himself; he made us all strong. We couldn't have been more proud of him.
A funeral service conducted by Sister Jane Kelly will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Eversole Mortuary, 141 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah 95482. Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 22 and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23.
Memorial donations in Larry's memory may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959; Phoenix Hospice, 1 Madrone, Willits, CA 95490; and Plowshares, 150 Luce Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482.
Arrangements by Eversole Mortuary, Ukiah.
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Memories and Condolences
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hank and karen lescher
July 1, 2007
Larry was a man loved and respected by so many. His devotion to his wife and family was a beautiful thing to see. His knowledge and expertise in the retail world was invaluable to us, and many other business owners. A man among men...he will be so missed. Hank and Karen Lescher
Timothy Youd
June 25, 2007
Janet,
Larry and I shared a bond like no other. Memories of our youth and our phone conversations will sustain me.
Know that the Lord has received one of the best from earth.
Sharon Roome
June 23, 2007
Dear Janet,
I am so sorry and sad to hear of Larrys passing. There are many things I will remember about him, but most of all was his sense of humor.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Sandy Laing
June 22, 2007
Mrs. Foord & Family,
My husband went to High School with Larry they were friends. We are very sad to hear the news about Larry. Our thoughts are with all of you.
ANN DASKAM
June 21, 2007
JANET & FAMILY...
I WAS SADDENED TO READ ABOUT LARRY... I ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS JOKES AT THE OLD KMART#9139 WHEN HE VENDORED THERE...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL...
Janet Clark
June 21, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
NANCY COOLEY
June 21, 2007
LARRY WAS A GREAT FUNNY GUY. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY US ALL. HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND LOVED ALL OF HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE WILL ALL TRULY MISS HIM. I WILL MISS MISS YOU FUNNY GUY!
Rachel Rafanan
June 21, 2007
Larry was a great friend and man. He was great at his job I will miss him very much, my mondays mornings will never be the same with out him showing up at my store, with weekend stores and smiling when he left. I could always get a smile and a laugh out of him. My family and co-workers will miss Larry.
kit larsen
June 21, 2007
To Mrs Foord and family. Our most sincere and deepest sympathy for the loss of Larry. There are few men that could fill the shoes of Larry Foord. It is my loss that I only knew Larry in a business relationship, but from that relationship I knew he was a man of fine qualities. We will miss him. To his family I can only say, fill the void he has left behind with the memory of him and his character, for you will not find better qualities. He handled his fate like he did his life. To that, we all can aspire.
Connie Williams
June 21, 2007
Larry and I go back to 1995 at Store 24. Larry and I had a saying for our business relationship "you watch my back and I'll watch yours." Not only was Larry a professional at his job we also created a friendship thru the years.Larry will greatly be missed. His laughter was a highlight of his personality.May God give Larry's family and friends comfort in this time of sorrow.He will always be honored for serving our country.
Christina Griffith
June 21, 2007
I remember working with Larry and Janet many years ago at Kmart, back when it was still where Albertson's is now. He was always wearing a smile. My thoughts are with his family during this time of sadness.
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