Lawrence Wharton STALLINGS

STALLINGS, Lawrence Wharton
Went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Easter morning, March 31, 2013. He was born August 5, 1931 in Pryce, Kentucky to Urban & Marion Stallings. He is survived by Greta, his wife and love of nearly 60 years, and his four daughters, Gael Stallings of Hoopa, CA, Carla Lippert (Robert) of Fresno, CA, Rachel Schottky (Dave) of Citrus Heights, CA, and Dr. Carolyn Sue Seepe (Michael) of Danville, VA, as well as 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Sedille of Sacramento. He was predeceased by his parents and an infant son.

Larry graduated from Natrona County High School (Casper, WY) in 1949, and from Hastings College (Hastings, NE) in 1953 with a BA. He went on to receive his BS from the University of Colorado in 1960. He and Greta then moved to Sacramento, where he taught mathematics for 25 years at Encina High School as well as at local colleges. He began his military career with the Army National Guard/Reserves in 1953 and taught artillery for many years in Fort Sill, OK before retiring in 1984 as a Lt Colonel.

Larry's beloved hobby was singing, and his deep, booming, bass voice could be heard in the Fremont Sanctuary Choir, Davis Choral, the Sacramento Choral Society, and any other singing opportunities he could fit in his schedule. One of the high points of his musical life was being coached by Robert McFerrin (Bobby McFerrin's father).

In lieu of flowers, Larry's wish is for donations to go to: Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, 4025A Bridge St., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ( www.sacramentochoral.com) or Fremont Presbyterian Church.
A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held April 17, 2pm, at Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Dr., Sacto, CA 95619.