Name: Memorial service for Larry Dale AVANTS
Start: 2016-05-29T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Adair Funeral Homes & El Encanto Memorial Crematory - Avalon Chapel

AVANTS, Larry Dale from Oro Valley, AZ passed away at home peacefully on May 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had valiantly fought an aggressive form of brain cancer for two ½ years. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Rena; their three children, his mother Margie, his brother and sister and numerous nephews and nieces, as well as friends and neighbors. He joined his Lord in heaven along with beloved brother, Keith; nephew, Jacob; father, Oscar; uncle "little" Gene and his beloved granddaughter, Liana Rain; as well as many German Shepard angels. Larry was born in Weatherford, OK on November 1, 1951; graduated from Ray HS in Kearny, AZ in 1969. He received his BS from ASU in 1973. While earning his degree he fought fires throughout the southwest as a member of the Flagstaff Hotshots. Afterward he joined the Army in 1979 and graduated flight school in 1980. Larry is a retired Master Army Aviator and a Gulf War Veteran and was part of the distinguished Flying Tigers, 4-229th Battalion. Larry loved life and enjoyed many outdoor sports activities. He will be severely missed as he was a joy to those who knew him and couldn't help but love him. Memorial Service with Military Honors, Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry AVANTS

11 Entries

Jeff Labbe

September 6, 2016

I was Larry's roommate in flight school. We had great times together. Larry had the best sense of humor!!

Mary Cavanaugh

September 5, 2016

It was my pleasure to attend Flight School with Larry. We always sat in the back row together. He would ask me every day how many demerits i received because I was a 'girl' and knew how to clean, if he had about the same he was doing ok.

He was a great friend and I am very sad to hear about his passing.

My deepest sympathies to his family, I know he will be missed.

Scouts Out!
~Mary Templeton Cavanaugh

Denise Mahoney

June 4, 2016

I fondly remember living inGermany at the same time as Larry, Rena and their family. It was Christmas and they had invited us to their house to celebrate and enjoy feasting on one of Larry's famous smoked turkeys. We lived several hours away and had to decline the invite because our only car was in the shop for repairs. Larry said no way were we declining and he drove the several hours to come pick us up and drive our family back to his home to enjoy the wonderful meal and time with our families. Not only did Larry do this for us he also insisted we drive one of his cars home and keep it until our car was repaired. This is just a testament to the type of person Larry was.loving, caring. His family meant everything to him. I didn't get to visit with Larry very often but he always welcomed me when we got together. I will miss you cousin. Love you, rest in peace. Tell mom and Ian hi for me.

May 29, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Avants Family at the untimely death of Larry, especially his Mother, Margie. Sheila Dugan

Scott Montgomery

May 29, 2016

My memories of Larry date from our shared experiences at ASU. He was a fun, positive, and appreciated friend. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences.

Jim Postel

May 29, 2016

Our heartfelt prayers and love go out to Larry's family and friends. He was a "difference maker" and had a positive impact on all that knew him.

May 28, 2016

Wonderful memories of this sweet man at Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Sympathy and prayers to all his loved ones.

Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell

May 28, 2016

Wonderful memories of this sweet man from Ray High School. He really was one of the good ones. Condolences and prayers to all his loved ones.

Linda (O'Guin) Mitchell

May 28, 2016

Larry gave us all many fond memories, both in Kearny and at ASU. He was one of the good guys. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and take comfort that his was a life well lived.

Best always

Jim Lemon

May 28, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Avants Family. Larry was a special guy and will be missed by all who knew him. I will keep all the good memories of him during our ASU days. Rest in peace good friend.

Bud Shrum

May 27, 2016

To Mrs.Avants,Cheryl and the family.I am very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. Wishing you all peace in the days ahead.Kathy Case Kangas

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