Obituary: Sherman, Larry

SHERMAN, Lawrence
“Larry”
(Age 90)

Larry Sherman, Newport, passed away April 21, 2016.

He was born on March 30, 1926, and was raised in the Newport area by his parents, Mary and Clarence Sherman.

He graduated from Newport and was in the Navy during WW ll.

Larry married Ruby Johnson and then later married Carolyn Oscarson.

Larry wore many hats through his life from Little League coach, Scout Master, Mortician, working at the hardware store, plumber, a fireman, and then farmer.

He was a man of many talents and some of those included being a master marksman and scuba rescue diver, both of which he was very proud of.

He just enjoyed his 90th birthday and was very happy to be with family and friends on that special day.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Joe Sherman.

He is survived by Carolyn, Jerry (J.C.) Sherman, Jeff (Pam) Sherman, Melinda Crane (fiancĂŠ Joseph Chapman), Ed (Naomi Newhouse) Oscarson, Brad (Trish) Oscarson, Craig (Jill) Oscarson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Special family members are Ron, Kim and Kevin Farman.

Donations can be made to “Mikey’s Team” for the Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

SHERMAN-KNAPP FUNERAL HOME in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com