LARRY IRWIN

1939 - 2008

Larry Russell Irwin beloved husband of Wendy Irwin of Ituna, Saskatchwan (formerly of Purple Springs, Alberta) passed away in Melville, Saskatchewan on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the age of 68 years.
Besides his loving wife Wendy, he is survived by his children Renee (Russell) Kast of Ituna, Saskatchewan, Travis Irwin of Cardston; grandchildren Taylor, Landon and Shelby Irwin; brother Arlen (Marna) Irwin of Banff. He is also survived by Wendy’s brothers and sisters, Leonard Jensen of Cardston, Trudy (Garry) Hooge of Taber, Terry Jensen of Athabasca, Casey Jensen of Longview, Padjett (Candy) Jensen of Taber and Jody (Janice) Jensen of Taber; sister-in-law Shirley Jensen of Taber as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Paul & Elizabeth Irwin; in-laws Grant & Helen Jensen and great niece Lynese Jensen.
Larry was born December 14, 1939 in Arrowwood to Paul and Elizabeth Irwin. He was raised in Airdrie and attended school in Kathyrn. Following high school Larry attended Olds College. He married Wendy Jensen on December 26, 1967 in Arrowwood at the Church of the Brethren. Larry spent his working years as a farmer and rancher. He loved spending time with his family and friends and always told “Larry jokes”. He was always hospitable to those that were visiting. Larry’s interests were simple, quarter horses and black angus purebred cattle. He was an avid horse man and cattleman, whether it be doctoring or training animals or studying pedigree on livestock. He enjoyed the company of his dog, Sheeba. He liked playing chess, crib and card games. Larry loved sports, especially basketball and hockey and would attend a game whenever he could. He always enjoyed Christmas, birthdays and attending his children and grandchildren’s concerts, track & field and their awards nights.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 21, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Larry’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1.