Larry Douglas Vermillion, age 59, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away January 6th, 2016 at his home in Great Falls, Montana. He was born in Asmara, Eritrea, Ethiopia (his father was stationed with the U.S. Army) on January 23, 1956 to Earl R. Vermillion and Shirley B. Stone.
Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Larry is survived by his parents, his brothers Jim Vermillion (Mary) of Hamilton, MT; Brian Vermillion (Dani) of East Helena, MT; sisters Charlene (Jay) Knight of Springville, UT; Patricia (Fred) West of Hamilton, MT. He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews and one great niece, two great nephews and best friends Clint and Tara Vincent of Helena, MT.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Orval F. Stone and Beatrice P. Andrus and his paternal grandparents Fred M. Vermillion and Ina Alberta Papson; his beloved pets PK, Spring, and Tina.
Larry Served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981 and was honorably discharged. During his service he was stationed in Germany as a helicopter mechanic, aircraft crew member and observation scout.
His favorite activity was riding his Harley with his friends. Larry also played in the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra in the marching and jazz bands when he was at Great Falls High School. He attended Ricks College (now BYU Idaho) and majored in music.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1260 Otter Rd., Helena, MT 59602 on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will immediately follow at the church. Interment will be at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison following the luncheon. Flowers may be sent to the church and memorial donations may be made to the Patriot Guard of Montana Inc, c/o Darin and Christine Lattin, PGMT HOTH co-directors, 107 High Ground Ave., Livingston, MT 59047 or Bikers Against Child Abuse International, BACA World.org, Box 1775, Great Falls, MT 58403, 406-530-9096 (Little Belts Chapter), Montana POW MIA Awareness Association, PO Box 7693 Helena, MT 59604 or to a donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1260 Otter Rd
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the memorial service
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Reception
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1260 Otter Rd
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the memorial service
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Reception
Wednesday January 13, 2016
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Terry Bass says
Sorry for the loss. May he rest in Peace and God take care of you both.
Kathleen Dixon says
I’m so sorry for the loss of my cousin Larry. My heart aches for the entire family of my uncle and aunt, Earl and Shirley Vermillion.
Becky West Curtis says
I met Larry in 1981 through his sister Patty. Shortly after that Patty married my brother Fred, and my husband Tom and I have considered Larry and Party’s whole family as ours. He was our friend as well, he will be missed with fond memories of our riding days
Don and Chris Mitchell says
To my dear friend Patty, mom and dad and family- our prayers are with you. ?
Greg and Brenda Rush says
Dear Patty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace be with you.
Aunt Billie says
I am so sad I didn’t have more time to spend with my nephew. So many miles separate are families. My heart goes out them all.
Terry says
Thank you Larry.