Larry Keith Schwerzler Sr (Ever Ready)

UPDATE!! November 29, 2010

A memorial service has been scheduled for Sunday January 2nd, 2011 10AM - 12PM. At the Frontier Park lodge in Grahm, WA. Read Bellow for more details.

UPDATE!! November 13, 2010:

FYI, the obituary below will run in the Sunday November 14, 2010 edition of the Tacoma News Tribune if you wanted to pick up a copy.

Please share your comments and memories about Larry Sr in the comments below.
Please add any photos you may have of Larry Sr here. Or email them to larry@schwerzler.com so they can be included in the slideshow.

“The person who lives life fully, glowing with life’s energy, is the person who lives a successful life.” ~Daisaku Ikeda

Join us in the celebration of the life of Larry Keith Schwerzler Sr. Larry was born on October 6, 1951 to parents Raymond T. and Dorothy J. (Dodge) Schwerzler in Tacoma, Washington. Larry spent his youth raised with love by his parents with siblings Linda (Dan) Thompson, Sandra (Jim) Schnase, Randy (Terri) Schwerzler, Tom (Lisa) Schwerzler, and Kari (Chris) McCloud. Larry graduated from Franklin Pierce high school in Tacoma in 1970.

Larry joined the army and served his country in Europe proudly during the Vietnam War.

Larry had a lifelong passion as a sportsman returning season after season to his love of hunting and fishing. It was through these activities that Larry made many of the friendships that would last him through his life. He always looked forward to the next chance to get back into the woods or back on the water with his friends and family.

Through his life Larry held many jobs, but he loved most being a handy man. As many can attest he could fix just about anything. He loved his work and you could always tell he was happy if you heard him humming away to himself as he helped others.

Larry was a good friend to have, and someone you could count on when you needed him to be there. Always willing to help out others or give advice his companionship will truly be missed.

Larry passed away suddenly due to heart complications on the morning of November 7, 2010 at hunting camp. His loss is mourned by his surviving son Larry Jr, brother Randy Schwerzler, and sisters Kari McCloud and Linda Thompson as well as the many friends and extended family who were blessed to have Larry in their lives. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ray Schwerzler and Dorothy Schwerzler, brother Tom Schwerzler, and sister Sandra Schnase. Services are tentatively scheduled for December 4, 2010 location to be determined.

Memorial Service

A memorial service has been scheduled for Sunday January 2, 2011 10AM - 12PM at The Frontier Park Lodge in Grahm WA. Please join the family and friends of Larry Schwerzler Sr. as we come together to celebrate the life of this wonderful man. The doors open at 10 with the memorial beginning at 10:20. Please come with memories that you would like to share about how Larry touched your life.

Drinks and Refreshments will be provided.

How to Get There:

• From 1-5 take exit 127 to Puyallup/Mt. Rainier (SR 512)
• Head east to the Meridian/Eatonville Exit (South Hill Mall Exit)
• Turn right onto Meridian (heading south onto Hwy 161)
• Proceed about 8 miles south to Graham
• Turn right at 218th St. into Frontier Park (traffic light)

Print map directions in pdf format here.

The family would like to thank everyone who offers condolences. Our grief is the same, and it gives us common ground to heal each other. Thank you!

The News Tribune Obituary can be found here.

News Tribune Obituary

Larry Schwerzler Sr. (59) was born on October 6, 1951 in Tacoma. He passed away suddenly on November 7, 2010. Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond T. and Dorothy J. (Dodge) Schwerzler, and siblings: Tom and Sandra. He is survived by his son: Larry Jr, siblings: Linda (Dan) Thompson, Randy (Terri) Schwerzler, and Kari (Chris) McCloud. Memorial arrangements forthcoming, visit http://schwerzler.com for more information. He will be dearly missed.