Larry J. Widmer was born August 7, 1934 in Spokane, Washington to Alfred and Esther (Haase) Widmer. He passed away November 9, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1952, and from Washington State University in Pullman in 1956.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Widmer, children Debra Widmer-Reyes, Steven Widmer and Lori Profit, his grandchildren and his sister Gloria James.
Larry Widmer was a self-made man. He was born on a wheat farm in rural Spokane and raised by his mother who worked a variety of jobs to provide for her son. A star football player at North Central High School, Mr. Widmer attended college and played football at Humboldt State University before transferring to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
Mr. Widmer married Joyce Bulloch and had three children, Debra, Steve and Lori, who loved to be with their Dad on ski trips and as he piloted his plane. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Okanogan High School before entering the roofing trade. In 1967, he moved his family and business to the San Francisco area.
Mr. Widmer married Dorothy Simensen in 1979. They shared a passion for travel, visiting countries all over the world, many of them several times. They particularly enjoyed Ajijic, Mexico and owned three homes in the area over 25 years where family gatherings were frequently enjoyed. He loved his grandchildren and routinely traveled to attend their athletic events and holidays.
Mr. Widmer retired in 2001, selling his companies and moving to Dallas. The Widmers enjoyed a wide circle of friends and frequently hosted visitors from all parts of the world at their home. The couple divided time between Dallas and Ajijic, while Mr. Widmer stayed in close contact with family and friends in Spokane.
Memorial services were held November 17, 2012 in Cox Chapel at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. Arrangements in care of Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home of Dallas.
ref: Dallas Morning News, November 15, 2012
He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1952, and from Washington State University in Pullman in 1956.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Widmer, children Debra Widmer-Reyes, Steven Widmer and Lori Profit, his grandchildren and his sister Gloria James.
Larry Widmer was a self-made man. He was born on a wheat farm in rural Spokane and raised by his mother who worked a variety of jobs to provide for her son. A star football player at North Central High School, Mr. Widmer attended college and played football at Humboldt State University before transferring to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
Mr. Widmer married Joyce Bulloch and had three children, Debra, Steve and Lori, who loved to be with their Dad on ski trips and as he piloted his plane. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Okanogan High School before entering the roofing trade. In 1967, he moved his family and business to the San Francisco area.
Mr. Widmer married Dorothy Simensen in 1979. They shared a passion for travel, visiting countries all over the world, many of them several times. They particularly enjoyed Ajijic, Mexico and owned three homes in the area over 25 years where family gatherings were frequently enjoyed. He loved his grandchildren and routinely traveled to attend their athletic events and holidays.
Mr. Widmer retired in 2001, selling his companies and moving to Dallas. The Widmers enjoyed a wide circle of friends and frequently hosted visitors from all parts of the world at their home. The couple divided time between Dallas and Ajijic, while Mr. Widmer stayed in close contact with family and friends in Spokane.
Memorial services were held November 17, 2012 in Cox Chapel at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. Arrangements in care of Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home of Dallas.
ref: Dallas Morning News, November 15, 2012
Larry J. Widmer was born August 7, 1934 in Spokane, Washington to Alfred and Esther (Haase) Widmer. He passed away November 9, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1952, and from Washington State University in Pullman in 1956.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Widmer, children Debra Widmer-Reyes, Steven Widmer and Lori Profit, his grandchildren and his sister Gloria James.
Larry Widmer was a self-made man. He was born on a wheat farm in rural Spokane and raised by his mother who worked a variety of jobs to provide for her son. A star football player at North Central High School, Mr. Widmer attended college and played football at Humboldt State University before transferring to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
Mr. Widmer married Joyce Bulloch and had three children, Debra, Steve and Lori, who loved to be with their Dad on ski trips and as he piloted his plane. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Okanogan High School before entering the roofing trade. In 1967, he moved his family and business to the San Francisco area.
Mr. Widmer married Dorothy Simensen in 1979. They shared a passion for travel, visiting countries all over the world, many of them several times. They particularly enjoyed Ajijic, Mexico and owned three homes in the area over 25 years where family gatherings were frequently enjoyed. He loved his grandchildren and routinely traveled to attend their athletic events and holidays.
Mr. Widmer retired in 2001, selling his companies and moving to Dallas. The Widmers enjoyed a wide circle of friends and frequently hosted visitors from all parts of the world at their home. The couple divided time between Dallas and Ajijic, while Mr. Widmer stayed in close contact with family and friends in Spokane.
Memorial services were held November 17, 2012 in Cox Chapel at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. Arrangements in care of Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home of Dallas.
ref: Dallas Morning News, November 15, 2012
He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1952, and from Washington State University in Pullman in 1956.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Widmer, children Debra Widmer-Reyes, Steven Widmer and Lori Profit, his grandchildren and his sister Gloria James.
Larry Widmer was a self-made man. He was born on a wheat farm in rural Spokane and raised by his mother who worked a variety of jobs to provide for her son. A star football player at North Central High School, Mr. Widmer attended college and played football at Humboldt State University before transferring to Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
Mr. Widmer married Joyce Bulloch and had three children, Debra, Steve and Lori, who loved to be with their Dad on ski trips and as he piloted his plane. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Okanogan High School before entering the roofing trade. In 1967, he moved his family and business to the San Francisco area.
Mr. Widmer married Dorothy Simensen in 1979. They shared a passion for travel, visiting countries all over the world, many of them several times. They particularly enjoyed Ajijic, Mexico and owned three homes in the area over 25 years where family gatherings were frequently enjoyed. He loved his grandchildren and routinely traveled to attend their athletic events and holidays.
Mr. Widmer retired in 2001, selling his companies and moving to Dallas. The Widmers enjoyed a wide circle of friends and frequently hosted visitors from all parts of the world at their home. The couple divided time between Dallas and Ajijic, while Mr. Widmer stayed in close contact with family and friends in Spokane.
Memorial services were held November 17, 2012 in Cox Chapel at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. Arrangements in care of Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home of Dallas.
ref: Dallas Morning News, November 15, 2012
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