Larry Alvin Doyle

It is with sadness that we must announce the passing of Larry Alvin Doyle, on the evening of July 5th after battling pneumonia and other complications, at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. Larry displayed an amazing strength and resilience for a man 98 years old.

Larry experienced one of the most profound eras of civilized achievements. He was born in Moose Jaw, SK in 1924, and was the middle son of Matt and Elizabeth Doyle. He is survived by his loving wife Gladys; his two sisters Joanna, being the oldest, and Dorothy, the youngest; his sister-in-law Clara.

He was predeceased by Joe (Vi), Don (Irene), Chester (Evelyn), Leonard, Ted (Kay), Mike (Evelyn), Luella (Ed), Nora (Bill), Marg (Bill), Edna (Roy), Archie and Ethel, Meagan (Granddaughter) and his Mom and Dad, Matt and Elizabeth.

Larry leaves to mourn his passing Gladys, his true love (My Gladdy, he always said to her as an endearment) and their combined families: Laney (Marlene, Cameron, Michael, Naysa, Rylee, John), Michael (Jasmine, Natasha, Tony, Dani), Kim (Andy, Stewart, Jacquie, Tyler), Janette, (Wade, Monica, Wyatt, Melissa, Riaz), Lance, Nancy (Trevor, Kathleen, Austin, (Predeceased by Meagan), Myki, Sarah, and Paige (Scott, Tessa, Meagan(Meggie).

He was loved as a Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather and he had the honour of a being a Great-Grandfather.

Larry worked alongside his father and brothers on the farm and in the logging industry. At the age of fourteen, he was responsible for two, two-teams’ horses, forwarding logs out of the bush to the sawmill. When he was old enough, he enlisted in the Canadian Army to fight in WWII. After the war, Larry and his family resided mainly in the Cranbrook and Prince George, BC, regions. He was proud of his work and he loved driving big rigs, low beds and heavy hauling. He would go on to haul logs out of logging blocks, mastering countless switchbacks in mountainous regions as well as starting his own business, Larry’s Heavy Hauling.

Throughout his life, Larry loved participating in outdoor activities. He was a remarkable marksman and enjoyed guiding and hunting, sometimes on horseback in the mountains, for big game, as well as hunting pheasants with his beloved Labrador dogs at his side. Larry won many trophies as an accomplished trap shooter at Rod & Gun Club Events throughout BC. Larry also really enjoyed camping, fishing and even took up the game of golf.

But of all these activities, Larry will be most missed as the family Patriarch as he truly cherished his time with family and friends. There were many days spent playing Yahtzee, Cards (Kaizer, Nickels), One-Eyed Jacks, watching Curling and sharing amazing meals. We will miss his countless stories of his past experiences that he shared with the people he and Gladys welcomed into their home. His presence will truly be missed by so many. It’s often said, "they don't make them like they used to,” .... and this certainly can be said of our Larry.

We, as a family, would like to take this moment to graciously extend our heartfelt thank you to Dr. Weisgerber, Dr. Paterson and the healthcare team that have always helped Larry throughout his illnesses. Your respect, kindness, and dedication was always a blessing.

A Memorial Celebration will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on August 8th, 2023, starting at 1:00pm. (Doors open at noon.) Please join us for a lunch after the service.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in honor of Larry’s memory, to the BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North.)