Obituary: Owens, Larry (Aubrey)

Wed., April 15, 2015

OWENS, Larry (Aubrey) Larry Owens was entered into rest April 12, 2015.

Born in Talladega AL, December 28, 1932 one of 10 children.

He served in the Army and moved to Washington where he met the love of his life Bonnie.

Larry worked at Albertsons 30 years.

He loved the outdoors, water skiing, fishing, hunting and camping.

He enjoyed spending time with family.

Survived by Bonnie and their daughters: Tammy (Bud) Botzon, Julie Owens, and Cindy (Marc) Strickland; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the V.F.W., 212 S. David St., Spokane Valley, April 18th from 1:00-3:00.

Wear bright colors and enjoy reminiscing about his life.

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