Larry Lee Hochderffer

the age of 85 in Fresno, CA.

Larry was born on June 16, 1937 and grew up with his sisters Bessie, Shirley and

Barbara in Visalia, CA., moving to Arizona for a brief period of time, but soon returned to

Fresno where he attended Roosevelt High School.

Upon graduation from High School, he moved to Germany while serving in the United States

Army. After receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Fresno where he

attended Cal State University, Fresno.

Larry worked for Pacific Telephone Company for 45 years as a long-range planning engineer.

It is there he met his future wife Esther Abundis to whom he was married for fifty years.

Larry loved fishing, puttering in his garage, tinkering with his computer, playing chess and

backgammon, but more than anything else, he loved being surrounded by his family and friends.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and a loyal and dependable friend.

He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Larry is survived by his wife Esther, daughter Lisa Jewell, son-in-law James P. Jewell III,

Grandsons James IV and John, and his sisters Bessie Wirth and Barbara Green.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name may be made to Terry’s House at Community

Medical Center or the SPCA.

Community Health System Office of Philanthropy

1530 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 106

Fresno, California 93710

Diane Chrisman Development Officer

559.724.4349 XT 24349

https://www.communitymedical.org/make-a-donation/areas-to-support/support-terrys-house

Central California SPCA

103 S. Hughes Avenue

Fresno, CA 93706

559.233.7722

https://www.ccspca.com/support-the-ccspca/donate/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Hochderffer family.