RIP Larry, Mr. Bullwinkle925, 1929-2007: His long struggle ended today

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

My beloved sister, Bullwinkle925, just called me. Her husband of almost 33 years, Larry, died this afternoon at 4:17 PDT. She said he went extremely peacefully and easily. I had talked to her earlier today, and she told me his breathing was labored and he was unresponsive, and they were treating a fever.

Larry was born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrant parents. He was a proud Marine. He was such a kind and generous man. He and Sue met when he was a tax auditor for the state of California and she worked in Safeway's accounting office. I remember meeting him when I was a child of 9 or so. They married in 1974, and every summer they would drive back to Kansas from California. We always looked forward to those visits. He would bring us fortune cookies, and when I ran for student council president in ninth grade, he had special fortune cookies made saying "Vote for Lisa!" I remember him doing cartwheels in our front yard with us. I remember his laugh - you couldn't help but laugh when you heard his infectious laugh.

Larry absolutely LOVED golf. He had a team of golfing buddies with whom he traveled around the country visiting numerous courses. He also loved the San Francisco Giants and playing poker online (just software - not Internet stuff).

Larry was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and fought it more bravely than anyone I have ever seen. The doctors thought he should have died several years ago, but he fought on ferociously. The past few months have been really hard for him, with aspiration pneumonias, inability to eat or drink anything and intermittent internal bleeding. I last saw him in August and wondered if it would be the last time, but I had hoped to go back to visit right about this time.

Larry leaves behind his loving wife Sue, their daughter Erin, his daughter Lauren and son Darryl from a previous marriage, their loved ones and several other relatives.

He will be cremated, and no service will be held immediately. Instead, Sue and the family plan a Chinese memorial service sometime in November. Mr. DTBK and I will be able to attend.

My sobbing sister sends her love and thanks to DU - she was overwhelmed by your outpouring of prayers and love. I thank you too for your kindness to me.

Here they are on their wedding day:

[SeattleGirl]

1. My condolences to Bullwinkle and all of you who loved this man.

:grouphug:

[lost-in-nj]

2. I am so, so sorry

please send hugs and love to you and your sister.....
and the whole family


:hug: :hug: :hug:

lost

[PeaceNikki]

3. Rest in peace, Larry.

Peace to you and your sister and the whole famliy.

He's not suffering any more.

[skygazer]

4. I'm so very sorry

May he be at peace. My thoughts are with your family. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

5. Very Sad DTBK

give Bullwinkle my condolences and a hug

so sorry to hear this

:hug: :hug:

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. My condolences to your sister...

and the entire family.

[driver8]

7. Oh no...I am so sorry to hear this.

Your tribute to Larry was wonderful.

All my best to you, your sister and her family.

[Beaverhausen]

8. I'm so sorry

It's a blessing though, that he went peacefully, and it sounds like it was time.

He sounds like he was a really wonderful man.

My condolences to you, your sister and your entire family. :hug:

[rockymountaindem]

9. My condolences n/t

[Richard Steele]

10. Rest in peace, MrBullwinkle.

[Hugin]

11. Thank you for the pictures.

I'm sorry for your loss. x(

[Suich]

12. My condolences to family and friends.

:hug:

[graywarrior]

13. Peace, brother.

[Crabby Appleton]

14. My condolences to your sister & family

Rest in Peace, Larry

[AlCzervik]

15. Rest in Peace Mr. Bullwinkle925.

my thought are with all of you. I am so sorry.
:hug:

[johnnie]

16. My condolences

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all.

[GalleryGod]

17. Vaya Con Dios !

A good man gone. We're a lesser world.

[Blue Diadem]

18. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Larry.

:grouphug:

[Haole Girl]

19. So sorry..

Sounds like he put up a brave fight, indeed.

:hug:

[QueenOfCalifornia]

20. This is about

the saddest thing I've read in here.

I have tears in my eyes. I have lost so many that I love. I know what a void it leaves.

I hope you find strength and will be with you sister at this terrible time...

Go in Peace Larry

[Maestro]

21. My condolences to you, your family and Bullwinkle925.

It is just awful when loved ones are taken too soon. I am glad to hear that he went peacefully. :hug:

[JohnnyLib2]

22. My sympathy to all.

And the family's courage is inspiring.

[hippywife]

23. My deepest condolences

and wishes for peace and healing for all involved in this dear man's life and passing.

[maddezmom]

24. prayers to all

:(


one of my favorite proverbs
“Pleasure for one hour, a bottle of wine. Pleasure for one year a marriage; but pleasure for a lifetime, a garden.”

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

25. It's so hard to believe he's gone

He's one you never thought would die - this just proves no one is indestructible.

Larry was such a great guy. I cannot tell you how thoughtful he was. He would see that you needed something, and without saying anything would busy himself finding ways to help you get what you needed. I'm chuckling now as I think of his little garage innovations (putting carpet remnants on the sides of the garage so they wouldn't scratch the paint when they opened the car door, tying up a little ball to indicate how far they needed to pull the car in, and many other things).

Sue and I have lost all of our parents (we had the same mother, but different fathers), as well as our sister (her full sister, my half, but I never really think of things that way). I can't imagine how horrible it must be for her now. I wish so much that I were out there to be with her. I'm glad she has Erin, Lauren and Darryl, as well as dear friends. Our sister Sara also died in October (the day the "PATRIOT" Act was signed), so October will be a very difficult month for her from now on.

I don't know why it is, but all my loved ones seem to die in odd-numbered years. Dad: 1983. Mom: 1987. Sara: 2001. Our kitty Fergus: 2003. Our kitty Simba: 2007. And now Larry: 2007. (Yes, it's been a rotten year, indeed.)

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[lildreamer316]

26. All my love to your family.

I will be holding you in my heart for quite a while.
:hug: :hug:

[TZ]

27. my sympathies as well

to you and Bullwinkle and your families...:hug:

[havocmom]

28. Keeping your family in thoughts and prayers

Glad the passing was peaceful

Strength to all

[Tsiyu]

29. RIP Larry

Sympathies to Sue and to all who loved him.


Peace.

[flamingyouth]

30. RIP, Larry.

My condolences to Sue, Erin, Lauren and Darryl, and of course to you and Mr. DTBK as well. Lots of love. :cry::hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

31. Kick for latecomers to the Lounge

I have to post to keep from crying. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[OzarkDem]

32. So sorry to hear of his passing

Sympathy to all of you, he sounds like he was a terrific guy.

[femmocrat]

33. My sincere condolences to Bullwinkle and your family.

He was way too young. He sounds like a wonderful person.

[MrScorpio]

34. My Condolences to your family

May Larry rest in peace

[mike_c]

35. what a beautiful eulogy, DTBK-- we should all be so lucky to live so richly...

...and be remembered so well. RIP, Larry, and peace be with you both, Lisa and Sue.

[NC_Nurse]

36. A lovely remembrance.

RIP, Mr. Bullwinkle925. My condolences to all your family. :hug:

[laylah]

37. So sad to hear.

Safe journey, Larry, and peace to those that love and will miss him.

[LadyoftheRabbits]

38. I'm so sorry...

He looked like a gentle soul. :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

39. I'm so sorry for your family's loss, DTBK. RIP Larry.

I'm sorry that you can't be there with your beloved sister right now. I can only imagine how difficult that must be.

I will keep Sue in my prayers, and I ask the Universe to allow her to feel Larry's presence when she most needs it. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

:hug:

[mcscajun]

40. RIP, Larry, and condolences to you DTBK and to your sister

and her family. :(

[Zodiak]

41. I'm sincerely sorry for your loss

Your sister is going through the worst of it...I cannot imagine losing my mate, especially after 33 wonderful years.

[Duncan Grant]

42. My deepest sympathies.

Thinking of you Sue...

[Starbucks Anarchist]

43. My condolences to your family.

Rest in peace, Larry.

[Wapsie B]

44. I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

45. My condolences to Bullwinkle925 and the rest of her family.

Larry sounds like he was a great guy.

[In_The_Wind]

46. Rest In Peace Larry.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[lizziegrace]

47. A beautiful tribute

safe passage

:hug:

[VenusRising]

48. My heartfelt condolences.

That was such a wonderful tribute. All the best to his family and friends during this time.

:hug::hug::hug:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

49. My Deepest Condolences To You, Your Family And Your Sister.

May he rest in peace.

:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

52. I hope you are doing well

You certainly know how my sister is feeling tonight. Her husband was 78 and had been sick for a long time, so his death was not unexpected. Your dear wife's illness and death were so shocking, I'm sure. Thank you for taking the time to respond and share your condolences in this most difficult time for you and your family. :hug:

[lligrd]

50. So Sorry About Your Loss

May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers for your sister, you and the rest of the family.

[devilgrrl]

51. I am so sorry for your loss.

RIP Mr Bullwinkle.

[BlueIris]

53. RIP, Larry.

Thanks for sharing the photos. They were a gorgeous couple.

[KitchenWitch]

54. My sympathies are with you, your sister and your family.

:hug:

Thank you for sharing those photos.

[Generic Brad]

55. My deepest sympathy

My heart goes out to you and your family.

[Coyote_Bandit]

56. .

:hug:

I am so sorry. May he rest in peace.

[Bjornsdotter]

57. I'm so sorry

....we will be keeping your sister in our thoughts. We are very sorry for her loss.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

58. Oh no I'm so sorry

Your BIL sounds like a wonderful and generous person with a good heart. I know his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. May Larry rest in peace

My thoughts, prayers, deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies are with Larry's family and friends but especially with your sister and his children. :hug: :hug:

That was a beautiful tribute to him as well. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[quiet.american]

59. I'm so sorry. Sincerest condolences. n/t

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

60. Kick for the late crowd

Just talked to Bullwinkle. She's doing as well as can be expected. Her daughter is with her at home. She just wants to chill for a while. She appreciates all of your prayers and condolences. :loveya:

[madrchsod]

61. he went into the light to receive his rewards

he is no longer burdened

[virgdem]

62. My deepest condolences to your sister..

Larry sounds like he was a very good man. RIP Larry.

[EFerrari]

63. So much love to Larry and to Lisa.

:hug:
:grouphug:

In our hearts.

[hfojvt]

64. wow, he was older than my dad.

My DU-sister is not that old is she? She is one of my siblings on DU, since we joined on the same day. I am sorry to hear of her loss, and yours.

[Pushed To The Left]

65. I'm sorry to hear about you and your sister's loss

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

66. Life...so fast, so short, so full

:hug:

[JI7]

67. i'm sorry

thoughts to your family.

[krispos42]

68. So sorry...

sounds like a long, painful journey... :-(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

69. My deepest condolences to you, and to your whole family...

What a lovely story you have shared tonight...

He must have been an amazing man...

Safe passage to him...

Hugs to all of you who mourn his loss...:grouphug:

[fortyfeetunder]

70. My condolences to you and your family

and thank you for sharing that wonderful story about Larry. Sounded like a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

71. .

:hug:

[Sugar Smack]

72. My thoughts and prayers go out

to your families. I'm so sorry, Bullwinkle.

[Writer]

73. My deepest prayers for everyone.

I am so sorry for your loss. :hug:

~Writer~

[muriel_volestrangler]

74. So sad - my condolences to you all, DTBK

It sounds like he was a great guy, and it must be a great loss. Take care of your sister - :hug:

[AzDar]

75. All the best to you and your loved ones during such a difficult time.

--- Darlene

[liberaldemocrat7]

76. My sympathy to the families and Sue.

May Larry rest in peace.

[ThomCat]

77. My condolensces to the entire family.

:(

:hug:
I am glad that it was peaceful. I hope the family is doing well under the circumstances.

[JitterbugPerfume]

78. Rest in love and peace Mr B

words are useless , so I just send love

[hedgehog]

79. Sorry to hear of your loss.

[judaspriestess]

80. my sincerest condolences to your loved ones

............

[applegrove]

81. So sorry.

[rubberducky]

82. My heart goes out to Larry`s family.

Please DTBK, let Bullwinkle 925 know that we are here to listen when she`s ready to talk. 33years of love is not something you let go of easily.

[Eurobabe]

83. Condolences to you and your family

and RIP Larry. Safe passage. :grouphug:

[bigwillq]

84. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug: :cry:

[Ellen Forradalom]

85. RIP Larry. You sound like a really good guy

And every time one of the good ones go, I grieve.

[Cobalt Violet]

86. Sorry for your loss. n/t

[ceile]

87. RIP, Larry.

Condolences to the family.

[Kajsa]

88. I am so sorry to hear this.

My condolences to your sister, you, your
family, and everyone who cared about Larry.

:hug: :grouphug:

[Critters2]

89. My deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing your memories

and photos. I'm deeply sorry to you, your sister, and everyone who loved Larry. :hug:

[Left Is Write]

90. I'm so very sorry.

My love to Bullwinkle on the loss of her love and to you and the rest of the family on the loss of such a beloved family member.

[racaulk]

91. Oh no!

My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. :(

RIP, Larry.

[ClayZ]

92. We are sorry for your loss.

It sounds as though he was a great person.

Peace to you and your family!

[eyesroll]

93. I'm sorry, bullwinkle925 and DTBK.

:hug:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

94. My condolences to you.

He looks like such a nice, kind man!! I'm sure you have wonderful memories to help you.

I am sorry.

[Highway61]

95. I am so sorry

My condolences to all of you... :hug:

[livetohike]

96. My sympathy to you and your family DBTK

I hope the good memories you have will help ease the sadness in the days to come. RIP Larry.

[BreweryYardRat]

97. Damn. Sorry to hear that.