Larry Green

Larry was born on September 6, 1938, in Saskatchewan to John Cornelius Green and Stella Rae Bishop(Green). As the youngest son, he completed the family joining brothers Maurice and Warren. Larry spent his childhood on the family farm in Saskatchewan, where he developed a lifelong love and appreciation for horses. It was there he learned the values of hard work, resilience and a deep appreciation for the land. Qualities that remained with him throughout his life.

In the mid 1950’s, Larry headed west to Alberta, settling in the Drayton Valley area where he worked in the oil patch. In the early 1960’s, he earned his Barber’s License and opened a barbershop in Slave Lake, Alberta. It was during this chapter of his life that Larry met Sharon Ferguson and they were married in 1967. Together they began building a life and a family. In 1969, they welcomed their son, Brian Dale, and in 1971, their daughter, Charla-Rae, completed the family.

Family life was filled with adventure and time spent outdoors. Summers were enjoyed boating, water skiing, fishing, hunting, and making memories with family and friends at the lake. Winters brought ice fishing, snowmobiling, and embracing everything a northern Alberta winter had to offer. Larry was an active member of the community. He volunteered at the local arena and played hockey with the Slave Lake men’s hockey team. Whether on the ice, at the lake, or surrounded by family and friends, Larry found joy in staying active and making the most of life.

Eventually, Larry closed his barbershop and embarked on a new career with Nash Enterprises, hauling gravel and working in the logging industry. Never one to shy away from hard work, he later ventured into a business for himself, founding Dale Rae Enterprises. A logging company proudly named after his two children. Around the same time, Larry also owned and operated Party and Picnic Ice, supplying and delivering ice to local grocery stores, gas stations, and businesses throughout Slave Lake and the surrounding area. His strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit were evident in everything he did, and he took pride in providing for his family while serving his community.

During these years, Larry was able to share one of his greatest passions with his family when he purchased two horses. Horses had been a part of his life since childhood, and it brought him immense joy to pass that love on to his kids. He took pride in teaching them how to care for the horses, saddle them, and ride - creating memories that would last a lifetime.

Larry lived a life marked by hard work, adventure, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. Whether lacing up skates, building a business, saddling up a horse or spending time with family, he believed in making the most of every season of life.

In his later years, Larry made his home at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre. Although dementia changed many things, some memories remained close to his heart. He often spoke of his Saskatchewan roots and of his two children, holding tightly to the people and places that had shaped his life.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre for the compassion, kindness and care they showed Larry during his time there.

Those who knew Larry will remember a man who worked hard, loved deeply in his own way, and never lost his affection for horses, the outdoors, and the wide - open country that always felt like home.

In keeping with his wishes, a private cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be returned to his family.

Ride free, Dad. May the Mustangs always run beside you, the trails stretch endlessly before you and the prairie sky forever be your home.