Surrounded by family and friends, Larry Lee Orchard, 59, of Bremerton, Wash., passed away peacefully April 18, 2009.
Born Dec. 4, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Verda Yancey and John Lee Orchard, he was the only son and oldest brother to three sisters. Larry graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve serving in communications and doing a tour in Vietnam. He was able to travel to several parts of the world in the Navy and often spoke of his experiences and the numerous lifelong friendships he formed. He took great pride in reaching the rank of chief petty officer. All totaled, his commitment to service spanned 26 years.
He worked as a disability claims examiner at the Social Security Administration and was able to interact and again form numerous lifelong friendships. Most recently, he was excited to start a new adventure, working in the IT department. Larry retired after more than 39 years from the SSA in January 2009.
Larry had a generous spirit and incredible sense of humor. He was the first person to offer assistance to a family member, friend or even strangers. His hobbies included carpentry, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, traveling, cooking and most especially, finding a GREAT deal whether it be at Lowes, Fry's, car dealerships or online. Larry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Debra Miller of Blackfoot in 1969 and they later divorced.
Larry is survived by his parents, John Lee Orchard and Verda Yancey Orchard of Blackfoot; sons, Eric, Andy and Michael Orchard; daughters, Paula and Ron Snyder, Sheri and David Fredrickson, Sue Orchard and Michelle and Neal Bastian; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Snyder and Vincent Fredrickson; sisters, Gayle and Claude Williams of Moreland, Bonnie and Joe Jones of North Platt, Neb., and Susan Miles of Blackfoot.
Funeral services will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton on Saturday, April 25, 2009. There will be a viewing from 11 a.m. to noon before the service. A viewing also will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho, with a graveside service with military honors at Groveland Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online memorial can be viewed at www.lewischapel.com.
Born Dec. 4, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Verda Yancey and John Lee Orchard, he was the only son and oldest brother to three sisters. Larry graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve serving in communications and doing a tour in Vietnam. He was able to travel to several parts of the world in the Navy and often spoke of his experiences and the numerous lifelong friendships he formed. He took great pride in reaching the rank of chief petty officer. All totaled, his commitment to service spanned 26 years.
He worked as a disability claims examiner at the Social Security Administration and was able to interact and again form numerous lifelong friendships. Most recently, he was excited to start a new adventure, working in the IT department. Larry retired after more than 39 years from the SSA in January 2009.
Larry had a generous spirit and incredible sense of humor. He was the first person to offer assistance to a family member, friend or even strangers. His hobbies included carpentry, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, traveling, cooking and most especially, finding a GREAT deal whether it be at Lowes, Fry's, car dealerships or online. Larry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Debra Miller of Blackfoot in 1969 and they later divorced.
Larry is survived by his parents, John Lee Orchard and Verda Yancey Orchard of Blackfoot; sons, Eric, Andy and Michael Orchard; daughters, Paula and Ron Snyder, Sheri and David Fredrickson, Sue Orchard and Michelle and Neal Bastian; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Snyder and Vincent Fredrickson; sisters, Gayle and Claude Williams of Moreland, Bonnie and Joe Jones of North Platt, Neb., and Susan Miles of Blackfoot.
Funeral services will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton on Saturday, April 25, 2009. There will be a viewing from 11 a.m. to noon before the service. A viewing also will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho, with a graveside service with military honors at Groveland Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online memorial can be viewed at www.lewischapel.com.
Surrounded by family and friends, Larry Lee Orchard, 59, of Bremerton, Wash., passed away peacefully April 18, 2009.
Born Dec. 4, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Verda Yancey and John Lee Orchard, he was the only son and oldest brother to three sisters. Larry graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve serving in communications and doing a tour in Vietnam. He was able to travel to several parts of the world in the Navy and often spoke of his experiences and the numerous lifelong friendships he formed. He took great pride in reaching the rank of chief petty officer. All totaled, his commitment to service spanned 26 years.
He worked as a disability claims examiner at the Social Security Administration and was able to interact and again form numerous lifelong friendships. Most recently, he was excited to start a new adventure, working in the IT department. Larry retired after more than 39 years from the SSA in January 2009.
Larry had a generous spirit and incredible sense of humor. He was the first person to offer assistance to a family member, friend or even strangers. His hobbies included carpentry, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, traveling, cooking and most especially, finding a GREAT deal whether it be at Lowes, Fry's, car dealerships or online. Larry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Debra Miller of Blackfoot in 1969 and they later divorced.
Larry is survived by his parents, John Lee Orchard and Verda Yancey Orchard of Blackfoot; sons, Eric, Andy and Michael Orchard; daughters, Paula and Ron Snyder, Sheri and David Fredrickson, Sue Orchard and Michelle and Neal Bastian; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Snyder and Vincent Fredrickson; sisters, Gayle and Claude Williams of Moreland, Bonnie and Joe Jones of North Platt, Neb., and Susan Miles of Blackfoot.
Funeral services will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton on Saturday, April 25, 2009. There will be a viewing from 11 a.m. to noon before the service. A viewing also will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho, with a graveside service with military honors at Groveland Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online memorial can be viewed at www.lewischapel.com.
Born Dec. 4, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Verda Yancey and John Lee Orchard, he was the only son and oldest brother to three sisters. Larry graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve serving in communications and doing a tour in Vietnam. He was able to travel to several parts of the world in the Navy and often spoke of his experiences and the numerous lifelong friendships he formed. He took great pride in reaching the rank of chief petty officer. All totaled, his commitment to service spanned 26 years.
He worked as a disability claims examiner at the Social Security Administration and was able to interact and again form numerous lifelong friendships. Most recently, he was excited to start a new adventure, working in the IT department. Larry retired after more than 39 years from the SSA in January 2009.
Larry had a generous spirit and incredible sense of humor. He was the first person to offer assistance to a family member, friend or even strangers. His hobbies included carpentry, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, traveling, cooking and most especially, finding a GREAT deal whether it be at Lowes, Fry's, car dealerships or online. Larry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Debra Miller of Blackfoot in 1969 and they later divorced.
Larry is survived by his parents, John Lee Orchard and Verda Yancey Orchard of Blackfoot; sons, Eric, Andy and Michael Orchard; daughters, Paula and Ron Snyder, Sheri and David Fredrickson, Sue Orchard and Michelle and Neal Bastian; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Snyder and Vincent Fredrickson; sisters, Gayle and Claude Williams of Moreland, Bonnie and Joe Jones of North Platt, Neb., and Susan Miles of Blackfoot.
Funeral services will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton on Saturday, April 25, 2009. There will be a viewing from 11 a.m. to noon before the service. A viewing also will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho, with a graveside service with military honors at Groveland Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online memorial can be viewed at www.lewischapel.com.
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