1945
Larry
2016
Larry Van Lee
December 19, 1945 — December 23, 2016
Larry Van Lee of Bloomfield left this life on Friday, December 23, 2016 to return home to his Heavenly Father. He was surrounded in death by his wife and family.
Larry was born on 19 December, 1945 in Winslow, Arizona, to Arlo B and Katy Gibbons Lee. He grew up in a loving home with five siblings in St. Johns, Arizona. During high school he participated in choir and band, and excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.
He attended Brigham Young University where he met the love of his life, Annette Welch. They were married on January 25, 1968 in Logan, Utah. They were blessed with eight children-- seven girls and one boy. Larry's life centered around his wife and family. He had a quick wit, a keen sense of humor, and a tender heart.
Larry was a disciple of Jesus Christ. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he served in many capacities, including Bishop. He loved people of all ages, and was blessed with many friends.
During his career as an educator and coach at Bloomfield High School he was able to touch the lives of hundreds of young people. His humor, kindness, and concern for each individual endeared him to his students. Music was an important part of his life, and he loved singing and playing the guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife Annette Welch Lee; his eight children Sherri (Victor) Worth, Angela (Robert) Bentley, Michelle (Matthew) Anderson, Tamara (Jan) Clements, Stefanie (Brian) Burns, Erika (Jeff) Johanson, Christa (Ryan) Hart, and L. Scott (Kristie) Lee; forty-four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Vinson, Howard, and John Lee as well as sister Cheryl Smith and Fran Brower.
A viewing will held at Thursday, December 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Brewer, Lee and Larking Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute, Farmington. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 30th at the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 804 W. Blanco Blvd. in Bloomfield. Larry's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, in Farmington. (505)325-8688. You may share condolences with the family on our website: www.serenityandcompany.com
Larry was born on 19 December, 1945 in Winslow, Arizona, to Arlo B and Katy Gibbons Lee. He grew up in a loving home with five siblings in St. Johns, Arizona. During high school he participated in choir and band, and excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.
He attended Brigham Young University where he met the love of his life, Annette Welch. They were married on January 25, 1968 in Logan, Utah. They were blessed with eight children-- seven girls and one boy. Larry's life centered around his wife and family. He had a quick wit, a keen sense of humor, and a tender heart.
Larry was a disciple of Jesus Christ. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he served in many capacities, including Bishop. He loved people of all ages, and was blessed with many friends.
During his career as an educator and coach at Bloomfield High School he was able to touch the lives of hundreds of young people. His humor, kindness, and concern for each individual endeared him to his students. Music was an important part of his life, and he loved singing and playing the guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife Annette Welch Lee; his eight children Sherri (Victor) Worth, Angela (Robert) Bentley, Michelle (Matthew) Anderson, Tamara (Jan) Clements, Stefanie (Brian) Burns, Erika (Jeff) Johanson, Christa (Ryan) Hart, and L. Scott (Kristie) Lee; forty-four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Vinson, Howard, and John Lee as well as sister Cheryl Smith and Fran Brower.
A viewing will held at Thursday, December 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Brewer, Lee and Larking Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute, Farmington. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 30th at the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 804 W. Blanco Blvd. in Bloomfield. Larry's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, in Farmington. (505)325-8688. You may share condolences with the family on our website: www.serenityandcompany.com
Visitation Details
Thursday, December 29th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Service Details
Friday, December 30th, 2016 10:00am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bloomfield Stake Center
Interment Details
Bloomfield Cemetery
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