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Lawrence “Larry” William Dye Memorial
Lawrence “Larry” William Dye Memorial

Lawrence “Larry” William Dye

Lawrence “Larry” William Dye

Sunday, June 15th, 2014

    Lawrence W. “Larry” Dye, 79, a lifelong Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

    Larry was born on December 21, 1934 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Herbert & Helen (Vlahovich) Dye.  He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class of 1952.  He then worked as a ward attendant at Northern State Hospital until he enlisted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.    During his enlistment he met Marilyn Arel, a nurse in the Army Nurses Corps, and they were united in marriage at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sedro-Woolley on October 20, 1956.  After they were discharged they made their home in Sedro-Woolley.Dye, Larry with wife

    Larry returned to school, earning a nursing degree from Skagit Valley College and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Northern State Hospital in Sedro-Woolley until its closure in 1973.  At that time he changed occupations and worked for several years as a forester for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

    Larry was an avid deer & elk hunter, he enjoyed fishing, crabbing and clam digging with his good “old buddy” Alvin Matteson, but most important was being with his family and grandchildren.

    He was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus in Sedro-Woolley as well as The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  He was also a staunch supporter of Mt. Vernon Christian School. 

    Larry is survived by his son, Mark Dye and his wife Angel of Burlington and daughter, Kimberly Carroll of Olympia; 4 grandchildren, Chloe & Madeleine Dye and Nicole & Edward “Eddie” Carroll; his sister, Loreen Brinson and her husband Alan of Sedro-Woolley; 2 nephews, Duane and Dan Brinson; 3 great-nephews, 1 great-niece and special friend, Dona Herr.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his wife Marilyn in 2001.

    The Rosary will be recited on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Lemley Chapel followed by a Funeral Mass on Friday, June 20 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sedro-Woolley.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Visitation will be available on Wednesday & Thursday from 9am to 5pm.  Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.                                      

Guestbook

  • David and Ann Lyne

    We say good-bye for now, Larry, but know we will meet again someday. We loved our time together with you.
    Once a week lunches and dinners traded back and forth were a bright spot in our sharing. The many stories and the great recipes you gave us will be a loving memory always. For Mark and Kim and the family, we send you continued prayers. R.I.P. dear friend.

  • Mark Dye

    In behalf of the Dye family, I would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Virginia Mason Hospital and all the wonderful people locally who helped my dad in his fight against pancreatic cancer. Locally, the folks at Life Care Center of Sedro-Woolley were there for my sister and me when it was time to transition dad from Seattle to Sedro-Woolley for the last time. Your help guiding us with warmth and even tears during this part of his battle was greatly appreciated. My sister and I can’t forget Ben and Remi who, with great care and respect, transported dad back home where he could rest and pass on with family surrounding him. I know my sister and I can rest easy knowing he gave his best and that he had loving and professional care during this battle.