Larry S Smith

Larry S. Smith was born on February 11, 1942 in Walla Walla, Washington to parents, Frederick and Verla Wright Smith. He died on September 18, 2016 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 74 years. Larry was united in marriage to Sandra Jean Badgett on March 17, 1965 in Silverton, Oregon. They lived in Salem, Oregon until moving to Pendleton, Oregon in 1966 where Larry worked at the flour mill. They returned to Salem, Oregon in 1970 and Larry worked in construction until the early 1980's. They moved back to Pendleton in 1985 before settling in Hermiston, Oregon in 1987 where they have lived since. Larry remodeled homes in the area for many years. He returned to work at the flour mill in Pendleton, Oregon in 1986 and worked there until retiring in 2004. Larry always loved working on cars and was always successful at trading vehicles and coming out ahead. He was a former member of the Eagles Lodge. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. 

He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Sandra Smith, Hermiston, OR; sons: Bob Smith & his wife Belinda, Hermiston, OR, Darryl Smith & his wife Tina, Lewiston, ID; daughter: Karen Durkee, Hermiston, OR; sister: Donna Case, Albany, OR; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Stephen Smith. 
 
A celebration of life gathering with an opportunity to share memories of Larry, will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at New Hope Community Church, 1350 S. Hwy 395, Hermiston, Oregon.

At Larry’s request there will be a private family burial will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Larry's memory to Made to Thrive c/o New Hope Church.

Please sign the on line guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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