Memorial service for Larry Eugene Meyer, 65, Lawrence, will be 11 am Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation with family will take place one hour before the service.
He died Sunday, August 16, 2015, at his home.
Larry was born February 24, 1950, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Herman Eugene and Juanita Maxine Hartman Meyer. He graduated from Lawrence High School, in 1968.
He was a lifetime member of the Sheet Metal Union Local #2, and worked as a Sheet Metal Journeyman. During his career he worked for Huxtable and Associates, Rhodes Heating and Air, and Beach Heating and Air.
Larry was a car enthusiast, and traveled to many car shows around the area. He kept his 1973 Corvette close to his heart. If he could he would have kept all the cars he has ever owned.
He married Connie I. Gerant on October 17, 1975, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include his mother Juanita Hodges, Eudora; stepfather Donald Hodges, Lawrence; mother and father in law Kathleen and Robert Gerant, Topeka, KS; brothers Gary and wife Mary Meyer, Dennis and wife Shari Meyer, stepbrother Eric Hodges, all of Lawrence; brother in law Robert and wife Stephanie Gerant, Topeka, KS; sister in laws, Patty and husband Al Meyers, Topeka, KS, Mary Gerant and spouse Penny Steelman, Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Meyer, Dustin Meyer, Aaron Meyer, Katie Gerant, Rose Cantrell, Joe Gerant, and Jackie Gerant; great nieces and nephews Steven Cantrell, Ancel Meyer, Arlo Meyer, Jocelyn Cantrell; aunts Laura Mae Mason, Colorado Springs, CO, Joyce Meyer, Shawnee, KS, Ona Hartman, Halls, MO, Joanne Powell, Lawrence, KS; and many cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father Herman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of the funeral home.
Larry was a year behind me in school. I am sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord Jesus comfort all who mourn.
Connie, we will all miss Larry. We all have our special memories of Larry and those memories whether funny or sad, will get us through the tough times. He was a great person to all. He was like the big brother, I never had, but a great cousin. I am so glad he is no longer suffering and he is in a better place. Love you!
Connie ,my nickname is Boopie and I grew up with Larry. I’m real sorry for your loss and really thought a lot of Larry. May he RIP and no more pain.im truly sad for you but he’s in abeautiful place now and free from that ugly cancer. Peace be with you. I came to town this morning to come and once again I forgot where I was going first and never made it there. My wife asked me aboutgoingand then I realize didn’t make it there.sosorry!
I am Larry’s cousin and my husband and I live in Colorado. I have many fond memories of Larry and his family as a child when we lived in Lawrence. I am saddened to hear that Larry passed away. Prayers to all of you at this sad time. God be with you and bring you peace and good memories to always treasure. Love and prayers to you and your family. Don and Cindy Nelson (Cindy Ray)
Connie,
May you find strength in the love of your family and in the warm embrace of friends. Larry was a great neighbor and the neighborhood will never be the same without him. He will truly be miss.
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We had the pleasure of serving Larry and his pals every Wednesday morning, and we always made sure they had plenty of coffee. We will miss Larry.
-Sincerely,
Kayla
To the Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I see by reading that he is in a better place with no more pain. I know it is hard to loose the one you love but it makes it easy to remember all of the good times. My mom would always tell me about the good times she had with all of you.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Connie: So sorry I can’t be there. Hopefully soon. In times of sorrow I still and always turn to Kahil Gibran:
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Love you guys! – M
Connie,
You are in my thoughts at this very sad time. Know that you have many friends and family members who are there for you.
Barb Lewerenz
Connie, we send our sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved Larry. We are sad for you, yet you know he is in a better place, now, not wanting to leave you, but rejoicing that there is no more cancer!
We will all miss Larry. We are glad he is no longer in pain. We are here for you Connie. Our love and prayers will continue for you and all the family. May God be with you to help you through this time.
Our love and prayers, Jeff, Julie, Megan, Andrew, Katie, Tyler and Trish Renehan
Connie,
I was so sorry and sad to hear of Larry’s death. You were blessed with a wonderful husband. He will be missed by so many people, including me. May God comfort you in your sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Julie