Larry was born on June 23, 1931, in Portland, Oregon to John and Ellen O’Halloran. He grew up with seven siblings, he, being the youngest boy. He often talked about his paper route, riding his bike as a teen, and working summers in Eastern Oregon. He attended Tigard High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball, and football, in addition to being Student Body President. Upon graduation in 1949 he attended the University of Portland before enlisting in the Navy and serving in the Korean War.
In his mid-twenties he met Nancy Pierson, who preceded him in passing in 1997, when his sister Mary invited her co-worker over to the family home for dinner. They soon fell in love and were married in Portland, Oregon in 1956. Shortly thereafter they started a family, complete with five children, settling in Beaverton, Oregon. As a family they loved spending summers at Mercer Lake and traveling to Montana and Arizona to visit family. As a professional, Larry had a successful career at Mobile Oil for 32 years before retiring in 1987. Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Larry and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.
Larry enjoyed participating in sports his entire life. Football, baseball, bowling, and of course golf. Larry was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Meriweather Golf Club, winning several amateur golf tournaments in his day. He loved the Oregon State Beavers, football, and baseball and of course the fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Although he graciously pretended to be a University of Oregon Duck fan for a while to appease some in the family.
Larry never met a stranger. He befriended many people in his life. He was generous and kind and would be there for anyone. He helped many people. He also taught CPR and donated blood most of his life. He truly was a good Samaritan and a peacekeeper.
Later in life, Larry was blessed to meet Judy Groce with whom he shared a loving 23 years. They loved to travel, watch sports, and spend time with family.
In addition to his partner, Judy and his five children; Jamie (Jeff) Martin, Julie (Charles) LaFrance, Greg (Pam) O’Halloran, Brian (Teresa) O’Halloran, and Teresa (Mark) O’Halloran-Nelson, Larry is survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his wife Nancy, his parents and siblings, Thomas, John, James, Helen, William (Joe), Dennis and Mary.
