Larry Ray Waychoff
August 28, 2013
Larry Ray Waychoff, 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Bright Kavanagh in Des Moines.
Larry was born March 22, 1939 in Des Moines. He was a lifelong Eastsider. Larry played legion ball for Baldwin-Patterson Post 274. He graduated from East High School in 1957 where he played football and baseball and was active in their Alumni Association. Larry was a two year veteran of the Marine Corps and attended Grandview College. He was a member of the Bellizzi-MacRae American Legion.
Larry retired from the U.S.P.S. and most recently worked for Glen Oaks Country Club.
He enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer. Larry was the 1990 winner of the Iowa Section P.G.A. Pro Senior Division.
Larry is survived by his son, Sam Waychoff; daughter, Jennifer Jolene; grandchildren, Lauren, Samantha Jolene, Joshuah Alden and Kenneth Albert Ray; great-grandchildren, Natalie MorningStar and Eli Lee-Ray; mother, Grace Connell; siblings, Linda Miles, Marilyn Arnold, Clark Connell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin R. Waychoff (WWII).
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Grandview Clubhouse, 2401 East 29th Street, Des Moines Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
“He’s the coolest guy I’ll ever know.” – from Jennifer
Colleen Ruddell-Aldridge
03/03/2014
To the Family of Larry, It is very hard to realize that he is away from the people who knew and loved him. I know he is in a very wonderful place, away from pain and suffering. I will never forget him. May God Bless Him.
Barbara O'Meara
10/30/2013
Sam, so very sorry for your loss. I know that's the normal way to have things happen, but it's still never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sharon Clarkson Brodersen
09/14/2013
So very sad and sorry to hear about Larry. We went to EHS together, but I have special memories of the past few class reunions when we all reconnected and had such good times. Larry was a special person and we will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Sharon Dee
Wayne Schaper
09/11/2013
Enjoyed working with Larry until I transferred to Tallahassee in 1987. A good and interesting friend.
Colleen Ruddell-Aldridge
09/05/2013
And Yes Jennifer, he was a very cool guy.
Colleen Sue Ruddell-Aldridge
09/05/2013
Larry and I were childhood sweethearts and attended Harding Junior High together. I will never forget him. My prayers to his Mother Grace and sisters Linda and Marilyn, brother Clark.Also to son Sam, daughter Jennifer and all grandchildren and greats.There will be a special place in Heaven for our dear friend. He touched many lives and I am glad I had the privledge of knowing him.
Gerald and Patty Magneson
09/04/2013
We were shocked to read about Larry's passing. Larry was a very special person, unique in so very many ways, and liked by everyone who knew him. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Leslie Couture
09/03/2013
Larry was one of the first to befriend me at the Post Office. It was a long time before I realized that we were related to the same people. Aunt Marilyn is his sister. What a small world, and such a great guide he was through that small part of it.
Randall Oderkirk
09/02/2013
Very sad to learn of Larry's death. Recollection our of conversations and repartee bring a smile. May family and friends find solace in similar memories.
Patty and Bill Glenn
09/02/2013
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. he was a great friend to both of us. He made the time go a lot faster on the LSM's at the Post Office. He truly will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Helia Bridges-Watson
09/01/2013
I worked with Larry at the Post Office for several years. He helped me several years in getting the can & bottle rebates for "Toys for Tots" He also traveled to Brazil with me and my husband vacationing and then he returned there a couple of times later. He was a very, very good friend, awfully sorry to see him go and he will be missed greatly.
Judi Bell
08/31/2013
Sam, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. From what I read, it looks like he had a very full and rewarding life, doing what he enjoyed doing. That is the most anyone can expect from life. I think he did it. May the memories and good times with him help you and your family find peace.
Linda Powell
08/31/2013
Larry and I may not have always agreed, but I cherish having known him. He was a character.
I know he will be missed by all his many friends and family.
My condolences to the family.
Karl Isenberger
08/31/2013
Larry was a special friend to many of us who worked with him at the Post Office. His unique sense of humor enlivened many a long evening there. I will always remember him for his unique persona, tales of yesteryear and personal insights. Larry was an attentive listener who often made me feel appreciated with his curiosity about my travel adventures. He was truly one-of-a-kind and so many of us are glad to have known him and to have called him a friend.
Jeanne Schall Smith
08/31/2013
So sorry to hear about Larry. I will miss him and his kind words to me whenever i would just show up in his driveway. When i processed his retirement, he Was so looking forward to "living" after retirement. He Was quite a guy.