Larry Limberg

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Larry was born to Tony and Gretchen Limberg and grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His family transferred to Syracuse, New York when he was in the tenth grade. Larry knew immediately that the southern drawl had to go if he was to survive. He eventually ventured out and found two buddies in John McCutcheon and Tom Blanden who became life-long friends. One special day he met the love of his life, very best friend, and lifetime soulmate. Two weeks into dating, he said, “I’m going to marry you someday.” That happy day was on May 28, 1977. It was a marriage truly made in Heaven. As the Bible says, “And the two shall become one”, and that is what happened.

Larry passed just shy of our 49th anniversary and since then I have felt like half of me is gone. As I remember all the interesting, crazy, fun, and treasured memories of our 50 years together, the memories begin filling the tremendous void and piercing pain I am feeling in my heart at this time. I’m grateful the Lord was an essential part of our lives. We learned to trust Him IN ALL things and that is what I am doing.

Larry, your smile, laugh, and of course your sense of humor is what everyone remembers. You could walk into a room and soon tears would flow and face muscles would ache because you could tell a story like none other. You always had to say, “Now this is for real” if it were a true story. Otherwise, nobody knew for sure because it was going to end up being funny anyway.

A finish carpenter, electrician, or plumber you were not. Although you had the ambition and confidence to make an attempt, you also had the brains to know when to quit (well, most of the time anyhow)! Your determination and drive allowed you to accomplish your many goals. Finishing school as well as starting an honest and reputable company were accomplished so we could retire and enjoy life. We were grateful to God for our early retirement, because it allowed us precious time to spend together volunteering. We had quite the assortment of volunteer work, from traveling seven states rescuing baby bears to being an MAF Advocate. We made deliveries for Meals on Wheels, as well as ironically spending time helping at a memory care unit. This was where Miss Betty taught us the meaning of “it don’t matter”, and we learned that so much really doesn’t matter. It became our theme, especially toward the end.

I love you and miss you, my Sweetie Pie. I miss your beautiful blue eyes, our morning coffee conversations, your voice, and your silly stories that made me laugh. I can still hear you say “Sweetie, will you fix this for me. You fix everything”. Our hugs, kisses, and “I Love Yous” are added to the list of things that will be missed as well. Thank you for your most precious attributes of being a godly man as well as a loving, caring, and faithful husband. All you wanted was for me to be happy, healthy, and safe. Thank you, because of you, I am all those things. I’m focusing on what we had rather than what I’ll miss. We had 50 years of joy together, which will fill some of the empty space in my heart. We were one, and we were so blessed!

You glorified God to the very end. You literally raised your arms reaching to the sky making a circle with your hand while asking me, “Do you see the hole, there it is, can’t you see it?”. Your eyes were fixed on it, and you were so content with no fear, just peace. I said to you, “Go, that is where you need to be. You don’t belong here anymore. Go to Jesus, go to Paradise. I’ll be ok, the Lord is just ready for you first.” A few hours later your journey here ended, and you began your new life in eternity. It was both a beautiful and sacred time that I will never forget. What a gift! Now you know the mystery I couldn’t answer for you. I promised you when the sun rose the next morning after you passed that I would get up with it, and I did, just as we had talked. You rest with the best, and I wouldn’t want anything less. As you would always say…

“To God be the glory”

A big thank you to Summers Funeral for their guidance in helping me set up Larry's celebration of life service. With their kindness, patience, professionalism, and knowledge we managed to accomplish a difficult task. Brian and Kiara, you are the best!

To Ancora Hospice, you were my sweet shining angels. You came right away each time I needed you. Your kindness and understanding helped more than you will ever know. Thank you for helping with seeing me through the most difficult journey of my life. I appreciate all you did and want you to know you are truly special people. I love you, Joanne.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Debby. He leaves behind many people who loved him dearly; his wife Terri and their dog Rosie; sister Suzie in Hot Springs, Arkansas; in-laws Mary and Bob Kohnke; Steve and Theresa McNulty; Jack McNulty; Chris and Parker Blum, all of Boise; as well as Tom and Lynn McNulty of Marcellus, New York; Dan and Kate McNulty of Homer, Alaska; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 9th, at 10:30 a.m. at Summers Funeral Home, at 3629 E. Ustick Rd. There will be a reception to follow.