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“It was my pleasure to know Larry through Toastmasters. He will be missed, but always remembered.
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1 of 17 | Posted by: Martie Ogborn - Mackinaw, IL
“I have many wonderful memories of hanging with all the girls at Larry's house. Larry was always so funny and nice. He will be missed.
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2 of 17 | Posted by: The Minnaert's - Ankeny, IA
“Dear Barb & Family:
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. My memories of Larry are mostly from the early days of your courtship and...Read More »
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3 of 17 | Posted by: Ken & Patty Sebby - WA
“Dearest Barb, Heather, Mark, Heidi and family,
I wanted you all to know how deeply sorry I am to hear about the loss of Larry. He was such a...Read More »
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4 of 17 | Posted by: Erin (Flemming) Masing - Chandler, AZ
“We will miss Larry. His smile, his humor, his jokes. We will especially miss his support and friendship.
Larry's love of life and Rotary was...Read More »
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5 of 17 | Posted by: Jim and Sherry Prather - IL
“My sympathy and prrayers to the Family-
Larry was such a GREAT Person and Friend of Rotary- He had a kind face & smile - He wil sadly be missed !
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6 of 17 | Posted by: Toni Gasper - Milan, IL
“"Barb, you have our sincere sympathy, prayers, and support during this time. We celebrate Larry's life because he gave our entire family such joy...Read More »
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7 of 17 | Posted by: Wayne, Diana, & Asrielle Allen - IL
“Dear Barbara & Family: I have found memories of interacting with Larry. He was a good, positive person. He always had the best interests of...Read More »
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8 of 17 | Posted by: Linnea E. Thompson - Moline, IL
“We are so sorry about the loss of your beloved father ~ May you find peace and joy in remembering his life and may your suffering be bearable by the...Read More »
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9 of 17 | Posted by: Jennifer & Tony Huette - Morton , IL
“Dear Barb and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I always looked forward to my conversations with him knowing that I might get...Read More »
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10 of 17 | Posted by: Eric Palmquist - Moline, IL
“Dear Barb and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was truly a faithful, talented, and remarkable man. He will be missed by...Read More »
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11 of 17 | Posted by: Paula and Craig Tigerman - IL
“Dear Barb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God grant you Peace and Comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Martin, Paula,...Read More »
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12 of 17 | Posted by: Paula Newell - Moline, IL
“I was deeply saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I first met him at Greg's Rotary Club, and his thoughtfulness and humor (OK, so sometimes it was...Read More »
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13 of 17 | Posted by: Dianne Wierenga - Roseville, CA
“I did not know Larry; however, I have the honor and privelage of being able to call Heidi "friend". From what I have heard about her father over the...Read More »
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14 of 17 | Posted by: Tammy Weisenberger - Mankato , MN
“I imagine Larry now telling St. Peter and the Heavenly Choir one of his wonderful puns after another, all the while looking around to see if there...Read More »
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15 of 17 | Posted by: Martin Conway - Aledo, IL
“To Heather and family,
Please accept my condolences at this time of loss. Heather is a dear friend and my heart aches for all of you in this time...Read More »
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16 of 17 | Posted by: Kymberly Miller - Rock Island, IL
“Barb, you and your family have my sincere sympathies. Larry will be sorely missed . . . his smile, energy, jokes/puns, enthusiasm and flair for...Read More »
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17 of 17 | Posted by: Jo Cohrs - Cordova, IL - Friend
Larry Roy Johnston, 70 of Moline, IL, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1330 13th Street, Moline, IL. There will be a visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. at 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal at a later date. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial fund to be established.
Larry was born on January 17, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, IA to William R. and Edna E. (Demmel) Johnston. He married Barbara Broederdorf on June 17, 1967 in Elgin, IL. Larry was a self-employed financial consultant and retired in 2007. He was a member of several organizations including Trinity Lutheran Church, Boy Scouts of America, Jaycees, Illinois Quad Cities Rotary as a past president and longtime scholarship chairman, Churches United, WVIK, and Toast Masters. He had many interests such as music, painting, art, magic, reading, writing, and coaching children's sporting events. Larry had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very selfless man who you could say never knew a stranger. He loved his family very much.
Survivors include
Wife Barbara Johnston Moline, IL
Children Heidi (Jeffrey) Colton Washington, IL
Mark (Korrie) Johnston Ft. Collins, CO
Heather Johnston Cleveland, OH
Grandchildren Lauren Colton, Landon Colton, Tristan Johnston, Sawyer Johnston
Half-Sister Marilyn Bigley Omaha, NE
Sister-In-Law Cindy (Michael) Hall Algonquin, IL
Cousins Nieces & Nephews
Many special friends
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; half brother, William Johnston; and beloved dog Muffy.
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