Obituary: Smith, Larry
The Myth.
The Legend.
Edwin Lawrence “Larry” Smith (71) formerly of Spokane, passed away June 5th at his home in Goodyear, Arizona.
He was born on August 26th, 1942 in Boise, Idaho to the late Edwin and Juanita Smith.
Larry attended Boise State University and held a career in sales before retiring from Wendle Ford and moving to Arizona in 2009.
He was an avid golfer, though it was a love-hate relationship.
He also enjoyed watching a decent game of baseball, Jimmy Buffet music, and Crown Royal on the rocks.
Larry excelled at selling anything to anyone, couponing, caring for those in need, double-paying his monthly bills, amassing random and unnecessary sale items from weekly grocery ads, embellishing stories (and his golf score), never losing a game of competitive sickness, and above all else, loving his children and grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Susan Smith and Kathy Smith.
He is survived by four (confirmed) daughters who he lovingly referred to as “ungrateful little guttersnipes”: Christina King (children: Lindsey, Ryan, and Megan); Kim Lynch (husband, Tom and children: Corey and Lauren); Kelly Roberts (children: Caity and Annie); and Carrie Smith (son, Nicholas).
He also claimed two step-daughters: Molly Schwartz (husband, Lindsey and children: Jagger and London) and Megan Karl (husband, Adam and children: Payton and Hudson).
Larry had few regrets in life, except for his decision to vote for Barack Obama (but only ONCE).
A memorial will be held at Hennessy-Smith Funeral Home; 2203 N. Division St. on Thursday, June 26th at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Larry’s Life at the Spokane Club from 4-6 p.m.
Please take the time to visit Larry’s online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com, and leave a message of condolence.
Here’s to Larry, whose most consistent and reliable shot was always the double at the 19th.