Larry Allan Garmus - Walker Funeral Home

Agent Orange and the Vietnam War have claimed another victim well after the war, but far before his time. Larry Allan Garmus died July 1, 2021, from leukemia caused by exposure to Agent

Orange. He would want you to know and remember that the death tolls from wars are only a small part of the real story of the cost of the plague of war. Those of us that knew him best will always remember that, but we are blessed with the memory also of so much more.

There was never any doubt that he adored his wife of 52 years, Gail, and his three children, Sarah, Annie, and Brian.

Early in his life he was known as a geologist and richly talented artist. But deeply kind and deeply passionate, much of his life was spent in pursuit of the way to peace, the truths of faith, and the lost smile of a stranger brought forth by a small joke and the twinkle in his eye. We will miss him so, and we wish him peace. And peace be to you.

He is survived by his wife Gail, children Sarah McCall (Troy) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Annie Elkins of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Brian Garmus (Shaleen) of Carlton, Oregon, 7 grandchildren Ben, Kai, Jack, Charlie, Lucy, Evin, Alexis, 2 sisters Susan Harris of Hawaii; and Lucinda Garmus of Cleveland, Ohio. He is also survived by other loving extended family.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel Lee Garmus, and sister Rebecca Louise Wood.

A graveside service and military honors will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Utah Veteran Memorial Park, 17111 1700 West, Bluffdale, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to semperfifund.org or charity of your choice.

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John Allison says

July 5, 2021 at 9:43 pm

You’ll not be forgotten by me.

Gerry & Ev says

July 5, 2021 at 10:44 pm

Gail, our thoughts are for you. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Carol Garmus Turley says

July 6, 2021 at 12:41 am

Sending sincere condolences. My Dad, Ralph Garmus, admired Larry through his life until he passed. I am sorry for your lost and will keep you all in my Prayers

Dale Bush says

July 6, 2021 at 2:02 am

I am sorry to get informed of Larrys passing. He was a great friend and i enjoyed working along side of him in HMM 161. I also was in avionics and although war is hell we had some good times.

Lucy says

July 8, 2021 at 12:26 pm

My heart is with you always

Susan says

July 8, 2021 at 6:31 pm

I love you, dear Larry.

Julie Christensen says

August 5, 2021 at 11:45 am

I am just now reading of Larry’s death. I had no idea he suffered with leukemia, but it sounds like he had a happy life, especially after leaving Manti. I do hope he was able to find the peace he sought after. Please give our love to the children, especially Sarah.

John Goss says

September 14, 2025 at 4:41 pm

As a little kid who lived across the street (Grant St. in Casper, Wyoming in the 1970s) I vividly remember Larry and Gail were a very kind and peaceful couple. Larry let me weed dandelions in his yard shoulder to shoulder with him. I never knew he was a veteran, but his peaceful presence makes all the sense now.

Larry Allan Garmus November 2, 1946 - July 1, 2021

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8 Condolences for Larry Allan Garmus