1938
Larry
2010
Larry Sargent
May 30, 1938 — April 7, 2010
5/30/1938 – 4/7/2010
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, WA
Last Resided in: Bellingham, WA
Service: Celebration of Life
Location: Westford Funeral Home
Date: Sat. April 17, 2010
Time:10 am
Obituary
On April 7th, 2010 Larry passed away at his home at the age of 71.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by his wife Betty Sargent; son Marvin Sargent; daughter Connie (Tim) Jewell; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Larry and Betty met in junior high and were high school sweethearts. They married April 12th 1958. He worked for 20 years at Fraser Chevrolet repairing new and used cars. He then worked at Hawley’s Marina for about 4 years repairing boats. Larry was the owner of The Beaver Inn Tavern with his wife. Through the Tavern, he sponsored
softball teams and enjoyed rooting for his team at every game. He also enjoyed playing shuffleboard and darts with all his closest friends.
After retiring Larry spent winters in Arizona with his wife at their seasonal home. They returned to Bellingham every summer to enjoy their family and their river front home they built together. There he loved sitting in his recliner in the early mornings and watching the river flow by while drinking his coffee.
Larry will be greatly missed but great memories will always be shared between family and friends.
A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Saturday, April 17th at 10 AM.
Guestbook
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Jim and Carol Hitz
City/State: Bellingham, Washington
Dear Betty, Connie and Marvin, What a shock. We are sad and yet we celebrate his life and new beginning. I don’t think he had any enemies, a fun loving man with great attitude and humor. He will be missed but never forgotten. We have many fond memories with our families. There were no strangers, only friends he hadn’t met yet. He loved his family. Love, Jim and Carol Hitz “I will never leave or forsake thee.” Hope the peace that passeth all understanding will be your at this time.
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Harold Hurlbert
Larry We had some good times at the river lot, some days we even caught a few fish. I remember the big dogs a lot. Shuffle board was also a good time I know you went thru a lot of pain with some of your problems hopefully thats over and you will have everlasting peace.
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Ray Denson
City/State: Bellingham/La Quinta, WA/CA
Dear Betty and family, I was very saddened to hear of Larry’s passing this morning. Thinking back, I’ve know larry & Betty for nearly 60 years. Over those years there are a lot of good memories and we all had a lot of fun together. Larry was a good friend for many years! He will be missed!
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Larry and Brenda Pegram
City/State: Goldendale, Wa
Dear Betty and family, We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We had hoped to see the two of you this summer when we come up. We have thought of you often and remembered all the good times and laughs we had at the Beaver. Years have a way of passing us by so fast, but you have never been far from thought. Please know we are thinking of you and sending you our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Please take care. Always, Larry and Brenda
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Bill & Peggy Youngblood
City/State: Bellingham
Betty Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Tim & Kelly Jensen
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Marvin, You have our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Hold tight to memories for comfort, and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Tim & Kelly
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Judy Davis
City/State: Bellingham, Washington
My goodness, looking back through the years, I don’t know where to begin. The memories just continue to flow. We met at the stock car races and that friendship continued through so many years. The fun Beaver Construction had building our deck, our many boating adventures, swimming in your pool…the memories go on and on. Although Larry is no longer with us, the memories will remain forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Betty, Marvin and Connie. Larry may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Darin Stenvers
City/State: Bellingham, Wa.
Betty Connie and Marv, Thank you all for sharing Larry with me. He was a big part of my younger days and learning how to be a good man.He always treated me fair,even though I was dating his only daughter. He supported me in many ways and I will think of him often with kind thoughts and laughs. Everytime is see a long board I will stop and play a round for Larry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you Larry!Live in Peace!
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Jodi Hurlbert-Wagner
City/State: Bellingham
Betty, Connie and Marv, I share in your loss. Larry was my “second Dad” growing up, and god knows he had his hands full with the three of us. I have many fond memories, mostly of the swimming pool, shuffleboard, and the beaver Inn. My heart goes out to all of you, as you have lost a BIG part of your lives. Hold on to the memories, cause there sure is some good ones. I would sign this Jodi, but I don’t think I ever heard Larry said my name, so I will close with the one he always called me. Jo
Date: 4/11/2010
From: Jo Ann Olson Marchese
City/State: Folsom, California
Betty and family, I was so sorry to hear about Larry. I met him at Whatcom and had several classes with both of you. It sounds like you had a wonderful life together. Treasure all your memories and I know he will be missed. He was a special guy and a friend to many. A friend, Jo Ann
Date: 4/12/2010
From: Ron Walton
City/State: Mesa, AZ
In your time of sorrow may you find peace within all of the wonderful times the two of you shared. and all the good memories. ~ Ron Walton
Date: 4/12/2010
From: Dale Brown
City/State: Kennewick, WA
I knew Larry in High School. Larry also worked for me at Hawleys Marina where I was service manager. We had many a beer at the Beaver Tavern. Larrys was a good friend and well liked. May God be with Betty and the family. Dale Brown
Date: 4/13/2010
From: Cheryl Marshall
City/State: Marysville, WA.
Marvin, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.He was one wild and crazy guy.Oh the memories we all have of him never to be forgotten. You and your mom & sister are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Cheryl
Date: 4/14/2010
From: JOHN O’CONNOR
City/State: BELLINGHAM, WA
So sorry for your loss Betty, Larry was a great guy, don’t think I ever saw him in a bad mood. We really missed you guys after you sold the BEAV, alot of good times there with you and our softball teams. Really appreciate all you did for us and those Christmas partys, well enough said. God bless you and Larry. John and Cheryl O’Connor
Date: 4/14/2010
From: Lester Thistle/Jill Payne
City/State: Bellingham, WA.
Dearest Betty, Dad and I are so sorry to hear that Larry has passed on. I know how much he enjoyed life and his time at the river spending time with his friends. My Dad loves the river as much as Larry did and loved spending his time with him there. Larry will greatly be missed by us and all of his friends. Please call if you need anything. With our love and prayers. Lester and Jill
Date: 4/16/2010
From: Helen (Plemon) Young
City/State: Bellingham, WA
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family, best of every thing and hope to hear from you some time. take care and may god bless you all.Helen and family
Date: 4/16/2010
From: Jerry & Alice Eis
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Betty and Family, Jerry and I want to say we are thinking of all of you at this time. We will never forget the times at the Beaver and the fun times we all had. You have been in my thoughts and prays. But our memories will last forever. Love Jerry & Alice
Date: 4/29/2010
From: Steve and Debbie
City/State: Lynden, Wa.
Bettylou,Connie, Marvin and family, We were so saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of your Dad bring you joy, comfort and peace. We are glad that Larry will no longer be in pain and can rest peacefully. Love Steve and Debbie Paxton and family
From: John and Linda Jensen
City/State: Ferndale, Wa
Dear Sargent Family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. We’ve known Larry for a lot of years and between being on several Beaver Inn dart teams and up on the Skagit River throughout several years, got to know Larry and Betty very well. We’ll keep the fond memories close to our hearts. At least Larry’s pain free and he’s at peace. Betty, we hope to see you again soon. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences. John and Linda Jensen
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, WA
Last Resided in: Bellingham, WA
Service: Celebration of Life
Location: Westford Funeral Home
Date: Sat. April 17, 2010
Time:10 am
Obituary
On April 7th, 2010 Larry passed away at his home at the age of 71.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by his wife Betty Sargent; son Marvin Sargent; daughter Connie (Tim) Jewell; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Larry and Betty met in junior high and were high school sweethearts. They married April 12th 1958. He worked for 20 years at Fraser Chevrolet repairing new and used cars. He then worked at Hawley’s Marina for about 4 years repairing boats. Larry was the owner of The Beaver Inn Tavern with his wife. Through the Tavern, he sponsored
softball teams and enjoyed rooting for his team at every game. He also enjoyed playing shuffleboard and darts with all his closest friends.
After retiring Larry spent winters in Arizona with his wife at their seasonal home. They returned to Bellingham every summer to enjoy their family and their river front home they built together. There he loved sitting in his recliner in the early mornings and watching the river flow by while drinking his coffee.
Larry will be greatly missed but great memories will always be shared between family and friends.
A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Saturday, April 17th at 10 AM.
Guestbook
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Jim and Carol Hitz
City/State: Bellingham, Washington
Dear Betty, Connie and Marvin, What a shock. We are sad and yet we celebrate his life and new beginning. I don’t think he had any enemies, a fun loving man with great attitude and humor. He will be missed but never forgotten. We have many fond memories with our families. There were no strangers, only friends he hadn’t met yet. He loved his family. Love, Jim and Carol Hitz “I will never leave or forsake thee.” Hope the peace that passeth all understanding will be your at this time.
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Harold Hurlbert
Larry We had some good times at the river lot, some days we even caught a few fish. I remember the big dogs a lot. Shuffle board was also a good time I know you went thru a lot of pain with some of your problems hopefully thats over and you will have everlasting peace.
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Ray Denson
City/State: Bellingham/La Quinta, WA/CA
Dear Betty and family, I was very saddened to hear of Larry’s passing this morning. Thinking back, I’ve know larry & Betty for nearly 60 years. Over those years there are a lot of good memories and we all had a lot of fun together. Larry was a good friend for many years! He will be missed!
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Larry and Brenda Pegram
City/State: Goldendale, Wa
Dear Betty and family, We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We had hoped to see the two of you this summer when we come up. We have thought of you often and remembered all the good times and laughs we had at the Beaver. Years have a way of passing us by so fast, but you have never been far from thought. Please know we are thinking of you and sending you our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Please take care. Always, Larry and Brenda
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Bill & Peggy Youngblood
City/State: Bellingham
Betty Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Tim & Kelly Jensen
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Marvin, You have our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Hold tight to memories for comfort, and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Tim & Kelly
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Judy Davis
City/State: Bellingham, Washington
My goodness, looking back through the years, I don’t know where to begin. The memories just continue to flow. We met at the stock car races and that friendship continued through so many years. The fun Beaver Construction had building our deck, our many boating adventures, swimming in your pool…the memories go on and on. Although Larry is no longer with us, the memories will remain forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Betty, Marvin and Connie. Larry may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Darin Stenvers
City/State: Bellingham, Wa.
Betty Connie and Marv, Thank you all for sharing Larry with me. He was a big part of my younger days and learning how to be a good man.He always treated me fair,even though I was dating his only daughter. He supported me in many ways and I will think of him often with kind thoughts and laughs. Everytime is see a long board I will stop and play a round for Larry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you Larry!Live in Peace!
Date: 4/9/2010
From: Jodi Hurlbert-Wagner
City/State: Bellingham
Betty, Connie and Marv, I share in your loss. Larry was my “second Dad” growing up, and god knows he had his hands full with the three of us. I have many fond memories, mostly of the swimming pool, shuffleboard, and the beaver Inn. My heart goes out to all of you, as you have lost a BIG part of your lives. Hold on to the memories, cause there sure is some good ones. I would sign this Jodi, but I don’t think I ever heard Larry said my name, so I will close with the one he always called me. Jo
Date: 4/11/2010
From: Jo Ann Olson Marchese
City/State: Folsom, California
Betty and family, I was so sorry to hear about Larry. I met him at Whatcom and had several classes with both of you. It sounds like you had a wonderful life together. Treasure all your memories and I know he will be missed. He was a special guy and a friend to many. A friend, Jo Ann
Date: 4/12/2010
From: Ron Walton
City/State: Mesa, AZ
In your time of sorrow may you find peace within all of the wonderful times the two of you shared. and all the good memories. ~ Ron Walton
Date: 4/12/2010
From: Dale Brown
City/State: Kennewick, WA
I knew Larry in High School. Larry also worked for me at Hawleys Marina where I was service manager. We had many a beer at the Beaver Tavern. Larrys was a good friend and well liked. May God be with Betty and the family. Dale Brown
Date: 4/13/2010
From: Cheryl Marshall
City/State: Marysville, WA.
Marvin, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.He was one wild and crazy guy.Oh the memories we all have of him never to be forgotten. You and your mom & sister are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Cheryl
Date: 4/14/2010
From: JOHN O’CONNOR
City/State: BELLINGHAM, WA
So sorry for your loss Betty, Larry was a great guy, don’t think I ever saw him in a bad mood. We really missed you guys after you sold the BEAV, alot of good times there with you and our softball teams. Really appreciate all you did for us and those Christmas partys, well enough said. God bless you and Larry. John and Cheryl O’Connor
Date: 4/14/2010
From: Lester Thistle/Jill Payne
City/State: Bellingham, WA.
Dearest Betty, Dad and I are so sorry to hear that Larry has passed on. I know how much he enjoyed life and his time at the river spending time with his friends. My Dad loves the river as much as Larry did and loved spending his time with him there. Larry will greatly be missed by us and all of his friends. Please call if you need anything. With our love and prayers. Lester and Jill
Date: 4/16/2010
From: Helen (Plemon) Young
City/State: Bellingham, WA
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family, best of every thing and hope to hear from you some time. take care and may god bless you all.Helen and family
Date: 4/16/2010
From: Jerry & Alice Eis
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Betty and Family, Jerry and I want to say we are thinking of all of you at this time. We will never forget the times at the Beaver and the fun times we all had. You have been in my thoughts and prays. But our memories will last forever. Love Jerry & Alice
Date: 4/29/2010
From: Steve and Debbie
City/State: Lynden, Wa.
Bettylou,Connie, Marvin and family, We were so saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of your Dad bring you joy, comfort and peace. We are glad that Larry will no longer be in pain and can rest peacefully. Love Steve and Debbie Paxton and family
From: John and Linda Jensen
City/State: Ferndale, Wa
Dear Sargent Family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. We’ve known Larry for a lot of years and between being on several Beaver Inn dart teams and up on the Skagit River throughout several years, got to know Larry and Betty very well. We’ll keep the fond memories close to our hearts. At least Larry’s pain free and he’s at peace. Betty, we hope to see you again soon. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences. John and Linda Jensen
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