On July 28, 2015, our father, Lawrence “Larry” David Loomis, took his final breath on this earth and reunited with his loved ones at Heavens’ gate. Larry was born April 15, 1943 in Utica, New York to Paul and Catherine Loomis. He attended the Utica Free Academy for high school where he proudly ran track and played football. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years, 1962-1966. Upon returning home he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a police officer in the city of Utica, at one point as amounted officer. Larry later went on to join the U.S. Army Reserves obtaining the rank of Sergeant First Class, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, and deploying to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
Larry moved to Montana in 1989, where he continued to work as a nurse for the Townsend Hospital. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his New York sports teams, including the Dodgers, of whom he was a fan of since they played in Brooklyn. His loyalty was displayed by the enormous collection of memorabilia.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents Paul Emery and Catherine Anne Loomis, brother Paul Griffith Loomis, and longtime sweet-heart Elizabeth “Betty” Romanowski, and beloved dog Tags.
Larry is survived by his children Lawrence D. Loomis II (Becky), Scott E. Loomis, Roberta A. Loomis-Kurz (Dustin), Robert A. Loomis (Serenity), Nikki S. Covey (Clayton), and Zach T. Tillotson. In addition, Larry had nine grandchildren and two Great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry had a great many friends around the country. Larry will be greatly missed for his smile, jokes, sense of humor, and most of all his love for all he knew. Rest easy Dad and thank you for everthing.
Zach Tillotson says
If possible, I would like to have someone fix a quick typo concerning my last name. Tillotson, not Tollotson. It’s not a huge deal, but I would appreciate it.
Cassandra & Larissa Loomis says
Beloved grandpa, you will be greatly missed. We will cherish the memories we are fortunate to hold onto. We will remember the love we received in your home over bountiful holiday dinners that you and Grandma Betty provided. We will share the memories of playing with Tags in the yard under the big pine trees with our children, your grandchildren. We learned so much from you, we laughed so much with you, and the love you gave us will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Grandpa.
ron kaminski says
One of the good people I knew for a longer time than forever. Damn, we talked about getting together this summer now I’ll have to wait. Hope he is able to keep a couple of cold ones where he is at. Now, who would say no to my bud Larry on that score. WHO? As long as our memories hold, he is around and not forgotten. There will be remembrances and laughs and a little nostalgic sadness and warmth, and Larry will be there; ———and Larry will be there..
Doris Harf says
Rest in peace my cherished and wonderful friend, I will miss our visits over NY pizza when you traveled back east during the summer.