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Larry Fink Obituary
August 7, 1943 to April 14, 2024
Larry Wayne Fink, age 80, of Grass Valley, California, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1943 in Dallas, Oregon. Larry served in the US Army from 1961-1964, stationed in Germany. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to the California Highway Patrol from 1967 to 1989.
Larry graduated from Nevada Union High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Tripp in 1961. He furthered his education at Sacramento State University, earning a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sandy Fink, Sisters Dolly and Wyona, his sons Jeff, Jodey and Jarret Fink and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his Father Victor Fink, Mother Dorothy Fink and Brother Victor Fink Jr.
A Celebration of Life for Larry will be held at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
11962 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
April 28th at 1pm.
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Sav Rose
June 3, 2024
I never met Larry. But he was a friend of my now passed mother Karen Meyn. She always had great things to say about him. I´m adding this because I knew she would´ve. She enjoyed working for him.
Mike Sherman
April 28, 2024
Larry was always professional and polite. He helped and encouraged me when I started my private security company. I did not realize all of his talents. A good man.
Dave Walters
April 24, 2024
I knew Larry from my time working in the Nevada County District Attorney's office. As a long time Highway patrolman, I got to know Larry when he came to court to testify and when we were working on an investigation of a Highway Patrol case. Larry was so personable, just great with people, a very positive and helpful quality in his line of work. I always was pleased to know that we would have an opportunity to work together. Rest easy Larry.
Frances Huey
April 20, 2024
Larry was a hard working, guy who loved his family above all else. He enjoyed working as private investigator. He was liked by all who knew him. He did reconstruction work which required knowing calculus. He was a talented musician and singer. He will be missed.
Judy Bridges
April 19, 2024
What a great man! The first time I met him was at Jodeys birthday party at Pioneer Park. I think we were in the 6th or 7th grade. He got a kick out of teasing me.
Deborah
April 19, 2024
We had lots of fun playing with Uncle Larry growing up and had some awesome rubber band fights with my brothers and I. I always enjoyed their singing. Uncle Larry was a great man who will be missed.
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