Larry Paul Newstrom, 69, born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February, 25, 1953 to George and Maxine Newstrom. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska where he graduated from Westside High School in 1971. He moved to Mankato, Minnesota in 1974 then to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984. He made custom doors for over 40 years. After retiring, he worked part time at a grocery store. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar, baking cookies, visiting his favorite restaurants, talking on the CB radio, and playing music on his surround sound stereo systems.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, George and Maxine Newstrom, brother, Jim Newstrom, sister, Ann Alden, brother in law, Lewis Mathieu, and nieces, Shari Murer and Merilee Parks.
Larry is survived by sons Christopher and Colin Newstrom of Phoenix, Arizona, daughter, Megan Chapman (Damian) of South Bend, Indiana, grandchildren, Matthew Newstrom (Hayley) and Faith Garza, and great-grandsons Dax and Ozzy Newstrom, all of Phoenix, Arizona.
Larry is also survived by brothers, Bill Newstrom, Gregg Newstrom (Penny), Robert Newstrom (Nancy), Mark Newstrom (Vicki), Doug Newstrom (Kristin), sisters, Sharron Mathieu, Joan Mahrt (Ron), Debra Tosoni (Dan), Nancy Stewart (Ken), and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorials can be made to the family in leu of flowers.
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