Larry Dean Thomas
Larry Dean Thomas
1947-2021
In remembrance of,
Larry Dean Thomas was born May 1st 1947 at Hamilton Field AAF Station Hospital in California to Edward Dean Thomas of Dubois, Idaho and Shirley Dean Thomas Call of Rigby, Idaho. After graduating from Cho Fu High School in Japan, he studied business and physical education at Idaho State University. During his time at Idaho State, Larry was a walk on to the Football team which earned him a full scholarship. After college, Larry started a rugby team called the Zebras.
An entrepreneur, He started and ran his own dry cleaning business for many years. He later became a resident of League city, Texas where he was the owner of L&T Construction.
Larry is survived by his wife Laurie Thomas, his step-daughter Heather McAlpin and her Spouse Chau Huynh, Step Daughter Chrissy Burdsall and her Spouse Robby Burdsall, and his Grandchildren Warner Burdsall, Dean Burdsall, and Heath Burdsall, his sister Patti Thomas Rabideau and her spouse John Rabideau, his Aunt Bonnie Burns and her children Kerri Burns Ellis, David, and Lauri Sperl and Jeff Burns, his cousins Carol and Jayne Scarcella, Robert and Bill Green, Jacqui (Jeff) Walbom, Pat Mcgary, Jo Martin. Larry is also survived by his church family and by a band of men that loved him, encouraged him, strengthened him and stood by him in to the end.
Larry embodied so many qualities that were greatly admired by his family and friends. Many admired him for his strength and powerful presence but he also had a soft side and a heart to serve others. Larry knew how to have fun. He had an adventurous and youthful spirit. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone he interacted with.
Celebration of life service will be held Saturday May 1st 2021 at 2 pm at 2446 Fairway Pointe Dr. League city, Texas 77573. No Donations or flowers please. A donation or gift to the next deserving person you meet, will fill your heart and his. The family wishes to thank you and bless you for taking a moment to remember Larry.
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I was in Larry and Laurie’s Bible study class. I remember Larry said read your Bible every day. At a Christmas party Laurie was trying to get everyone to stop talking. Larry stood up and told everyone to be quiet. You could tell he loved Laurie so much. Larry was a Christian. He was a fighter and a very strong man. Larry and Laurie brought a bed frame to my house. Little did I know that was the last time I would ever see Larry.
Larry Thomas was my good friend! We loved the Lord Jesus, and Sports, and Horses! I loved listening to him talk about his beloved and cherished wife, Laurie! We both had battles against that Evil Cancer, but he was always there for me, calling to check on my progress against the disease. It was hard to know when he was fighting his battles, as he was so inwardly brave and fearless. We were all Praying for another miracle for him, but, this time, The Lord had another mission for such a devoted Soul! Rest In Peace my good friend, and I hope you get to take a ride on Secretariat or Sea Bisquit up there in Heaven!
Friends and Family be sure to go to Larry’s memorial page on facebook and leave a comment or story you have with Larry.
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So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing! I went to Chofu High School with Larry! Amazing athlete, handsome, and kind. We were neighbors, also. I remember his graciousness and care of his Mom and brother when his father unexpectedly passed. Rest In Peace!
They say that friends are “the family we choose.” A true friend is never truly gone. Their spirit lives on in the memories of those whom lives they touched.
Larry Dean Thomas was part of the family I chose. Larry was a lifelong close friend.
Friendship is a mysterious bond. Its hard to explain in words the random circumstances and alchemy that creates lasting friendships. All I know is when your in the presence of close friends like Larry, your in a good place and you know it.
Larry lived life to the fullest. He had a keen sense of adventure, of right and wrong, and didn’t suffer fools lightly. He was also never fearful of defending the weaker among us.
They say in life, its NOT the things you do you regret, its the things you DID NOT do! In my estimation, Larry departed this world with NO REGRETS. He had a “good run” (as the saying goes in Rugby). We enjoyed his company immensely.
The good times shared with all of us, will be forever imbedded in our memories.
Safe Travels Brother….
Just found out today, and it stings. Loyal, respected, caring, and kind. Lucky to have meet him and been around him. He will be sorely missed by the many lives he touched. Much love and respect!