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Obituary
9/29/2014 1:50:40 PM

Larry Parrett
Sept. 2, 1951 to Aug. 29, 2014

Larry Parrett, 62, lovingly known as L.P. passed away on Aug. 29, 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho, after many years battling with heart disease. Sandy, his loving friend, remained by his side.

Larry was born in Chicago's Southside Sept. 2, 1951, to Maurice and Edwina Parrett. He learned to fish as a "little scraper" digging up worms anywhere he could find them. Larry's father died when Larry was 16 and, being the oldest boy of eight children, became a provider for himself and assisted his mother in providing for his siblings.  He learned to work and truly was a "working person."

When in a position to help others while working at Four Season Auto Parts, Larry provided employment for friends and family. He later relocated to Minneapolis and for years worked in daycare and child development. His unique patience, smile and joy blessed the lives of many children and their families.  

Needing a change after 22 years, Larry relocated to Liberty Lake where his brothers Maurice Jr. and Sheldon resided. All who knew Larry felt his passion for fishing. Larry loved to fish with his son Lawrence; they were inseparable "fishing buddies." Themes of Larry's life were family, work, love, joy and the outdoors. Larry had many of the characteristics of our Lord Jesus Christ and his faith in Jesus deepened later in his life, filling him with even more joy. He touched many with his example of faith and became a "fisher of men."

Larry is survived by his sons Melvin Johnson and Lawrence (Anne) Parrett; their mother Ivory Johnson; his grandchildren, Talani and Lawrence Jr.; and his loving siblings, Francina, Michael, Marlana, Maurice Jr., Sheldon, Benita and Rietta. Memorial Services in Larry's honor were held Sept. 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Liberty Lake. 

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