Larry Clyde Owen

Larry Clyde Owen, 73, Blue Springs, MO passed away June 9, 2011 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.  Visitation will be held Monday, 2-3PM, June 13, 2011 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  Memorial services will follow at 3PM at Heartland.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Larry was born January 31, 1938 in Corydon, IA.  Petty Officer, First Class, Larry Owen retired after 20 years where he served in the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He was a life long member of the American Legion Post #499 in Blue Springs, MO, and an officer with 40 & 8.  Larry will be remembered for his love and care of others whom he always put before himself.  In his younger days he enjoyed; hunting, fishing, working on cars, mainly the Fiat X-19 sports car.  Preceded in death by wife, Helen (Grenko) Owen.  Survivors include; daughter, Michelle Owen, Kansas City, MO; son & daughter in law, Michael & Lorie Owen, Grain Valley, MO; daughter & son in law, Malinda & Darrin Liles, Blue Springs, MO;  grandchildren, Erica Pyle, Michael Lamb, Sarah Kram, Michael Myers, Devin Liles, Ashley Meyers, Dylin Liles, Andrew Owen, Amanda Owen; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jaxson, and Isabella. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

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  1. Patty Styles Phillips on June 10, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    To the family,
    Mike, Michelle, Melinda and all of your beautiful family. My prayer for you all is that in the days, weeks, months to come, you will be comforted by the many wonderful memories that you have of Larry. I will always remember his robust, and infectious laugh, I can hear him right now in the Legion, “Hey there kid, how are those beautiful daughters of yours”. I will miss him greatly, but I will always remember his generous self. Please let me know how I can help…no hesitation. Many blessings,
    Patty Styles-Phillips and Family



  2. Conni Braun on June 11, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Malinda, Darrin and family – My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the memories you share of good times bring you comfort during these difficult days.



  3. Michael & DeAnna Keller on June 12, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Malinda, Darrin and family,
    May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that we love and care for you all.
    With Deepest Sympathy,



  4. Hank & Betty zanetello on June 13, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Lrry and Helen were dear frinds of ours from the leigon.We spent many happy hours playing shuffleboard with themand after Helen passed Larry was a great legion member.We will trily miss him



  5. Sandra Boley on June 13, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    To: Michelle, Michael, & Malinda,

    Where do we begin to express what a wonderful and caring man Larry was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in time of sorrow. We will all miss him! Sending our love and condolences.

    Bill and Leota Keeton and Sandy



  6. Dian Richardson on June 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    What a great picture of Larry. Brings back lots of memories of our high school days in Allerton IA. I was part of the percussion group with him. He was such a joy, enjoyed life and just great to be around. I am thinking of you all today as you lay him to rest and wish I were there. May you know God’s comforting presence, his faithful love and may his peace carry you through.
    With heartfelt sympathy and all my love,
    Dian Richardson



  7. Theresan (Caulk) Peterson on June 14, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Malinda and Family, Michael and Family,
    Michelle and Children

    Your Dad and my Uncle was a caring, thoughtful, kind….. man. May the Lord comfort all of you during your times of sorrow and grief. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved your Dad very much and will truly miss him.
    God bless all of you. I Love all of you.

    Love,
    Your Cousin,
    Theresan



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  9. Philis Brown on October 16, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I was the historian for the American legion and became great friends with Larry. I have many pictures of him for anyone who would like to email me I will send them copies.



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