Larry Horace Upp

1926 - 2018

Larry Horace Upp November 19, 1926 - October 15, 2018 LA MESA Larry Upp, the only child of Horace and Lillian Upp of La Mesa, was born on November 19, 1926, and died on October 15, 2018.He was a retired school administrator for the SDUSD after 37 years. During that time, he was actively involved in the development of many programs: at Balboa School, bilingual education in the 1960's, year-round schools (one of 5 schools that pioneered the program in San Diego); at Linda Vista School, initiated the program for Southeast Asian students that arrived in San Diego in the 70's, 17 different languages were a part of this program that was used throughout the City as the increasing Southeast Asian population arrived in San Diego. He was a 50-year member of the San Diego Zoo Education Committee which developed educational programs both at the Zoo Safari Park, and the Zoo.After graduating from Grossmont High School in 1945, he enlisted in the Navy during WWII, and went on to graduate from UCLA. He returned to San Diego as an educator, and earned a Master's Degree from USIU.He was active in Kiwanis for 52 years. He held many offices including Lt. Governor for the California, Nevada and Hawaii District 11. He established several new clubs during his tenure.After retirement, he taught for USIU in Western Samoa and Palau, setting up a program for Kgn-12th grade students. From 1989 to 2004, he was an adjunct professor at National University. His hobbies included collecting various replicas of bears, gardening, sailing, and over 20 years in the San Diego Bonsai Club.He is survived by his children Susan, Melissa, Steven and Bradley, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.Interment at Miramar National Cemetery, at a private ceremony. Celebration of Life on November 23, 2018. Contact the family at celebratelarryupp@gmail.com for details. In lieu of flowers consider donating to San Diego Zoo Global, or San Diego Bonsai Club.