
Larry worked 35 years or the Ventura County Parks Dept and he never met a stranger, he was a lover of people and made friends easily. He always had a joke in his back pocket, candy in his front and could often be found whistling/singing a tune. After retiring he moved to Silver City, NM in 2003. He loved the outdoors, hunting, softball and coached for Silver High School under Duane Trewern while training kids’on the side.
He is survived by his loving wife Jo Nita whom he met 62 years ago and they have been married 591/2 years; one son, Edward Alan Bintz (Christie); his daughter, Lanita Susanne Bintz (Don); his granddaughter which he raised like a daughter, Crystal Dawn Crabb (Randy); four grandchildren, Matthew Bintz, Caleb Bintz, Michael Andrew Yoder, and John Alan Brester; five great grandchildren, Jaeger Crabb, Stella Crabb, Haylie Yoder, Kaleb Yoder, and John Brester; three sisters, Larrilyne Bangs, Carol Stone and husband Stephen, and Francis Thacker.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.
A Celebration of Life service will not be held at this time.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.