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
Kathy Root
08/31/2013
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I worked with Larry at the Post Office for a lot of years. He was just a great person to be around, and had many friends. God Bless and keep Larry, and give the family strength through this tough time.
Karla Doughertyy
08/30/2013
I have been a friend of Larry's for over 35 years and I have been out of town since I heard he was in hospice. I am so sad that I did not get to visit and give him a final hug and tell him how special he was. I had talked to him after his second fall and wanted to help but said his son was helping him. He and I had lots of good memories together and I will miss him. Prayers to all the family.