Born in Orleans Nebraska, January 1939 to Glen and May Thompson. He died 23 September due to complications of an illness. He graduated from South Salem High School, then graduated from Willamette University in 1961.
Larry enlisted in the US Air Force, Oct 1961. There he served as an Fighter pilot with 3 tours of duty to Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star and several other Medals before he retired, as a Lieutenant Colonel, in May of 1982.
Larry returned to Salem where he reunited with an old classmate. He and Nancy Ladd were married in November 1983. They lived in Salem their entire marriage.
Larry loved to hunt and fish and loved to share his knowledge by mentoring others.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, his parents Glen and May and his sister Shirley Welch.
Larry wishes were not to hold services, except for a small graveside for immediate family.
