Larry was born on May 14th, 1956. After fighting a long hard battle with cancer, Larry passed away at Cottage in the Meadow with family and friends by his side on June 17th, 2018, at the age of 62. Larry was born in Toppenish, WA, to Idallya (Calvin) Rew and Lester Rew, and was raised in Wapato. Larry lived all his life in Wapato and Yakima Valley.
Larry’s first job was a paper boy when he was 14 years old and he worked a short time at Del Monte before starting at the Wapato School District. There he started as a school bus driver and worked his way up to Maintenance Supervisor and retired after 30 years in 2007. After retiring he wasn’t ready to quit working so he decided to get his CDL and drive truck for a few years until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2016.
Larry lived a very happy life and he loved spending time with family & friends. He loved to go fishing and camping with his family any chance he got. He also loved watching the Seahawks and Mariners on TV.
Larry was married to Cindy Heide in 1976-1997 and they had two children together, Lorie (Rew) Russell and Brian Rew. In 2000 Larry married his late wife Nancy (Devolve) Rew and they were married till 2009.
Larry has joined both his parents, Lester & Idallya Rew, brother, Dennis Rew, Nancy Rew and many other friends and family in Heaven.
Larry is survived by both his children, Lorie (Andy) Russell and Brian (Kali) Rew; their mother, Cindy Heide; grandchildren, Brittany Rosio, Chase Russell and Hunter Russell; brother, Terry (Suzanne) Rew & kids; step children, Sacha (Henry) Hampton & Kids, Danielle (Kevin Berry) DeVolve & kids, Jonathan (Sarah Chavez) DeVolve & kids and many more loving family and friends.
A special thanks to all the staff at Cottage in the Meadow for being so loving and kind during Larry’s time of need. You are all so amazing!
Services will be held at Yakima Valley Four Square Church at 11 am on Friday, June 29th with graveside service and reception to follow at Rainer Cemetery in Terrace Heights. Family asks that everyone wear something blue in honor of Larry.
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