Larry Piper, Jr.
June 03, 2012
Larry Piper, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 3, 2012, at his home in Ankeny. He was born January 17, 1967, to Larry and Sylvia Piper in Clearwater, Florida.
Larry was a loving son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. His niece, Makenzie was the light of his life. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, and was loved by all who knew him.
Larry was an avid golfer. His greatest joy was training youth in the junior golf program at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. Larry was an assistant golf pro in California, Las Vegas, and had extended tenure at Otter Creek. Larry especially enjoyed playing golf on Maui, Hawaii, and volunteering at the Mercedes Golf Classic. Recently, Larry was completing his undergraduate degree in Business at Simpson College and working for Davis Brown Law Firm.
Larry was an outdoorsman, fisherman and enjoyed hunting. He loved the ocean, was a book enthusiast, and enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and sporting events, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Iowa State Cyclones.
Larry is survived by his parents, Larry and Sylvia Piper; brother, Chris (Katy) Piper; his niece, Makenzie Piper, all of Ankeny; as well as other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dan.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2012, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 7, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dan Piper Self-Advocacy Memorial Fund with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tom and Marilyn Lickteig
06/27/2012
Dear Sylvia and Larry,
Our deepest sympathy in the death of your son. You have always held a special place in our hearts since the ARC days.
Tom and Marilyn
Jackie Zimmer Kincaid
06/21/2012
So sorry for your loss... He was a very special friend to me since kindergarten at Terrace... He will be missed by many... Prayers for comfort for your family....
Gail Marchman
06/16/2012
Fred and I are saddened to learn of Larry Jr's passing. There are no words but hope the wonderful memories will help with the pain. Please stay in touch as we will be thinking of all of you.
Bill Snyders
06/14/2012
I am deeply sorry for the passing of Larry Jr. I will always cherish the fond memories I had at your household, while growing up. The loss of Larry Jr. is especially heart-felt. You have been like a family to me, and I cannot express in words the impact of this loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyler And Faith Rudkin
06/09/2012
Larry, Sylvia, and Chris,
I am so very sorry to hear of Larry's sudden passing and your loss. I send you all of my family's love.
Tyler
Kristy (Kimes) Doornbos
06/08/2012
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We were classmates from Elementary School through High School. I have lots of fun memories of Larry. My deepest sympathy to the Piper family.
Shirley Sprague
06/08/2012
So sorry to see news of Larry Jr's passing. Your family has endured so much.
One of Dan's home care nurses.
Jo and Lee Hanson
06/08/2012
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Larry Jr. It is so very difficult. Stay strong and remember the good times. Our prayers are with you.
Lee & Jo Hanson
Joseph and Kari Bethel
06/08/2012
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Piper family. He will be missed.
Ron & Diane Reid
06/08/2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the thoughts of so many people who care will help to comfort you.
Bill and Pat Colbert
06/08/2012
We are saddened by your loss, and send our sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Traci (Fulton) Sonderleiter
06/08/2012
Was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. I hold close and dear to my heart all the fond memories. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken and Christy Tigges
06/07/2012
Sylvia and Larry,
we are at a loss for words. How much sorrow can a parent's heart bear? You and your family are in our thoughts.
Jon Meyers
06/07/2012
Piper family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss your son, brother, uncle and my friend. I will never forget the time I got to spend with Larry Jr. From the family meals to going to the corner store to play video games. Stand firm in the faith, my prayers are with you.
Mike & Becky Monaghan
06/07/2012
We are so saddened when we learned of Larry Jr.'s passing. Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to your family who has already lost one son. Loosing two is unimagineable. We hope you can take some solace knowing he is with Dan now in Heaven. May God Bless you and comfort in the way only he can.