Larry Duane Edgar

Larry Duane Edgar passed away on Saturday the 14th of September, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, following a severe stroke. Larry was born on January 5th, 1942, in Upland, California. He is survived by his two sons and their families: Brian Edgar, ex-wife Lynn Widule, and their children Allison Edgar and Logan Edgar; son Aaron Edgar, wife Malorie Gilbert; sister Linda Edgar Gayle and her daughter Sarah Gayle; nephew Michael Magno, wife Nicole Orton, their children Simon Magno and Lilly Magno. The welcoming party that received him on the other side include his parents Winson and Eileen Riecke Edgar, and his sister Joyce Edgar Magno. Larry grew up in the Ontario, CA area, graduating from Chaffey HS in 1959. He joined the Navy in 1960, and traveled the world during his two tours, most notably the Mediterranean Coastline. He returned to Southern California in 1968, working for IBM at one time. During a summer stint with the National Park Service, he met Mary Lou Doran, and they were married from 1970 to 1991. Their sons were born in Cheyenne Wyoming, while Larry worked for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. During this time Larry was very involved with the Boy Scouts, with both Brian and Aaron. He received the Silver Beaver award for exemplary dedication to scouting. In 1999 Larry relocated to San Francisco, CA to help Linda care for their mom Eileen, and started his handyman business. He joined St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, and enjoyed his time there. He spent a few years in South Lake Tahoe, working as a handyman. With two growing grandchildren in MO, Larry relocated there in 2008, and settled in Louisiana in 2010. He was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church, where he studied to become a deacon of the church, made friends, and was involved with the Board. Larry enjoyed his ability to be a part of his grandkid’s lives - sporting events, recitals, Scouts, and holiday’s. He walked the Spanish Camino Trail for nearly a month, and wrote a book about his adventure. Larry and Linda had some great trips together - Georgia and North Carolina, around California, and the British Isles. Attending Aaron and Malorie’s wedding in Colorado in 2019 was a highlight vacation as well. A Celebration of Life will be held in Louisiana, MO at the Calvary Episcopal Church, on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 2 PM. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO was in charge of cremation rites.

Larry Duane Edgar

January 5, 1942 - September 14, 2024