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
Greg Eckels
06/05/2012
Larry was a big reason why my time working and playing golf with him at Otter Creek will always be some of the best years of my life.
My condolences go out to the Piper Family.
Larry Kolontar
06/05/2012
I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Joe Fuller
06/05/2012
Rest in peace, "Pipe". You will be missed.
Joe Horton
06/05/2012
Piper family: Please accept my condolences on the loss of Larry. He was a college friend we all loved dearly for his sense of humor, contagious laugh, and kindness. For your loss, I am truly sorry.
Beverly Epps
06/05/2012
Sylvia, Larry and Chris: I am so sorry to hear about Larry Jr. You are all in my prayers.
Mary Lynn Wallace
06/05/2012
Sylvia, Larry, Chris, Katy and Mackinzie:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. These things are never what anyone would expect but know that God is with you as well as prayers from those who know you all. God Bless.
Patty McGill Smith
06/05/2012
Dear Sylvia and family. I was so saddened to learn of the death of your son, Larry.
In the scheme of life, this is not the way it is suppose to be, but we do not get to write the book. Know that you are loved and appreciated.
Patty McGill Smith
Lori Hayden
06/05/2012
Sylvia, my sincere condolences on the loss of Larry Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Glenda Brady
06/05/2012
Sylvia, How sad I was to hear about the loss of your precious son. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God hold you in comfort and love.
Stephanie Smith Lee
06/05/2012
Sylvia, my sincere condolences on the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Hudson on behalf of Staff of Disability Right
06/05/2012
Sylvia - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jane Hudson on behalf of all of the staff at Disability Rights Iowa
Jean Herrity
06/05/2012
Sylvia and family: I am so, so sorry to hear about Larry Jr.'s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennie Salvato
06/05/2012
Sylvia, Larry, Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mike Miller
06/05/2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Piper family!!!