Larry Stewart

Larry M. Stewart, 76, of Pocatello passed away on Thursday, July 26 th , 2012 in his home with his family by his side. Larry was born on September 15 th , 1935, to Morris and Edna Stewart in Strawberry, Utah. He was the third of ten children and the oldest son. He attended grade school in Genola and Payson, UT. Larry worked hard as a young man while growing up on the dairy farm during the depression. When Larry was 17 his family moved to Cornish, UT where he met the love of his life Margie Jensen, who lived in Weston, ID. After a short courtship they were married on May 17th, 1954. He always used to brag to anyone who would listen that he married the cutest girl that he could find. Together they had 6 children. The first two were a set of twin boys, which passed away at birth named Daniel and Donald. They then had 4 girls. Sherrie, Shauna, Roxie, Polly. In December of 1988 they were sealed together in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Larry and Margie were best friends and married for 58 years. Larry loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He taught us to work hard, and to play harder. In June of 1959, he went to work for the JR Simplot Co. Larry was the lead operator for the Phos-Acid Plant, and was excited be a part of years of plant expansion and computer advancement. He retired after 40 years of dedicated service. During his life he carefully studied the bloodlines of the American Quarter Horse. He had several different stud horses that he bred, and he tried to produce the best horses that he could. He was selfless in offering his stud horse to anyone who needed a horse, but could not afford to pay. Larry would shoe, break, show, train, and ride horses. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, and Paint Associations. Larry was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and he served in various callings throughout his life. In 2001 Larry and Margie were called to serve in the Nigeria, Africa mission. It was the first and only time that Larry ever rode on an airplane. He was eager to love and teach the African people. Larry was also a faithful home teacher, loving and supporting the families that he taught. Larry was a loving man and his door was always open to anyone in need. Throughout his life he helped many foster kids and family members by giving them a place to live. In 1981 he and Margie sponsored a refugee family from Laos. This Laotian family became part of Larry's family. Through them they became acquainted with the entire Laotian community in Southeastern Idaho and Northern Utah. Most of all Larry loved to talk and tell stories. The older he grew, however, the taller his stories got. He could tell you a little something about everything. And to us he could fix anything. He was a loyal friend to all who knew him. We love you so much Larry, and we will miss you cowboy. He is survived by his wife Margie, children Sherrie (James) Maynard of Chubbuck, Shauna (Greg) Boren of Chubbuck, Roxie (Joe) Lammers of Pocatello, Polly Louprasong of Boise, and Bounlay Louprasong of Pocatello; siblings Elsie Thomas, LuDean (Ed) Fields, Ralph (Bobbi) Stewart, Joel (Rhonda) Stewart, Don (Sharon) Stewart, all of Utah, and Dale Stewart of California; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Edna Stewart; his brothers John Stewart, Jim Stewart, Charles Stewart; and his twin sons Daniel and Donald Stewart. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 1 st , at 11:00 am at the Foothill Ward LDS Chapel located at 225 Oakwood Drive. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 31 st , from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave, and also one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Burial will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be made online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com.