Lawrence E. “Larry” Myers, 94
Lawrence E. “Larry” Myers, 94, of State Center, IA passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. The family is requesting that those attending the visitation wear a mask and practice social distancing. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Creston, IA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church in State Center. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com
Larry was born on January 18th, 1926, to John and Bertha (Eberle) Myers in Marysville, MO. He joined the Navy in 1943 and spent just under 3 years on the USS De Grasse and running troop transports during World War II. After the war, he returned to SW Iowa and was united in marriage to Regina McCann on January 2, 1950. In there 55 years together, they had 7 children. Larry, along with being in the war, worked for years as a carpet layer, drapery specialist and an interior consultant, along with being a wonderful father & tremendous role model. Later in life, Larry was a supporter of West Marshall sports, spent years volunteering for St. Josephs Church in State Center, Meals on Wheels as well as many other organizations. Larry followed his children & grandchildren’s sporting events, enjoyed traveling and of course the Iowa Hawkeyes and St. Louis Cardinals. Larry was always very handy and if anyone needed assistance with anything, he was always willing to step in to help. He took pride in his woodworking ability and later, his painting.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Regina; son, Ronald, and son in law, David Barker.
Larry is survived by his children; Alan (Christine) Myers, of Friday Harbor, WA, Ed (Jeneanne) Myers, of Bellingham, WA, John (Debbie) Myers, of Carlton, WA, Karen Barker, of Lummi Island, WA, Mary (Richard) Park, of State Center, IA, Mark (Jolene) Myers, of Waukee, IA; precious grandchildren: Miranda, Daniel, Michelle, Brayton, Taylor, Lea, Noah, Cory, Addie & Matt as well as his great grandchildren; Joey, Grace, James, Zoe & Forest.