Laurence William "Larry" Truax, 92 1/2, of Sundance, WY died June 2, 2009 at his home with his wife by his side.
Larry had many life careers that included being a laborer in the WPA/CCA programs, a sheriff, an airplane pilot, owning his own construction company, selling cars, assistant mortician, construction superintendant for Roberts Construction & Summit Construction, and WYDOT.
Larry loved being with his family. He loved hunting and shot his last elk when he was 86 years old. He loved working in his yard that he took great pride in, gardening, and working in his woodshop. He took great joy in working with his horses and sharing this love of horses to anyone that was interested.
Larry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bobbie, of Sundance, WY. His children: David (Judy) Truax of Maiden Rock, WI; Joanne Donovan of Quartzsite, AZ; Judy (Tom) Rees of Carlsbad, CA; Bill John (Diana) Truax of Sheridan, WY; His step-children: John (Rona) Barker of Upton, WY; Sue (Mike) Fuhrmann of Sundance, WY; Bill Barker of Osage, WY; Jim (Twyla) Barker of Lusk, WY; and an "adopted daughter" Becky Schell of Sundance, WY. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a countless number of friends.
According to Larry's wishes, he was cremated with a family service to take place at a later date.
Memorials have been established in his memory to Treasured Memories Hospice or Sundance EMS.
Friends may sign his online guestbook at www.blackhillsfuneralhome.com