Obituary: Hall, Laurence A.

Age 84

Sun., June 21, 2015

HALL, Laurence A.

(Age 84) Laurence “Larry” passed away June 12, 2015 in Spokane Valley, WA at the age of 84.

Larry was born on August 31, 1930 in Spokane, WA to Samuel and Marguerite Ewing Hall.

He grew up in Spokane, attended Logan Elementary and graduated from North Central High School in 1948.

On June 18, 1949 he married Mary Catherine Ellern.

Larry worked at Washington Water Power for 40 years, retiring in 1987.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary, sons David (Jean) Hall, Orlando, FL; Stephen (Marie) Hall, Spokane, WA; daughter Laurie Hall Forsberg Mueller, Spokane Valley, WA; stepsisters Patty Piper and Nancy Runge of Coeur ‘d Alene, Idaho.

Larry is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by parents Samuel Hall and Marguerite Hall DeVoe, stepfather Hollis DeVoe, sister Donna Hall Fradsham and son-in-law Rob Mueller.

As per Larry’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service.

He will be inurned at Pines Cemetery.

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