Larry Gould, 78, transitioned to the Heavenly Rehelm while at home under the care of family, Hospice and friends who lovingly visited and watched over him.

Larry is survived his wife of 39 years, Barbara; children, Bonnie LaCorte (Anthony and grandchildren Sarah, Anthony, Steven, and Anna), Debbie Ternai (grandson, Chase, granddaughter, Devan), Patti Powers (Michael and grandson, Matthew), Scott Gould (April and grandson, Brody), and David Gould; siblings, Ralph (Barbara) Gould, Carol (Steve) Fifik, Anne Gould, Eric Peterson, Jane Gawin, Lynn Peterson, Gail Waller, Betsey Guenther, Rebecca Muir-Harmony, and Todd Harmon; birth mother, Elizabeth Harmon.

Predeceased by parents and grandparents who raised him, Charles and Marion Gould; birth father, Carl Peterson, M.D.

Larry lived a full life. He was a Wisconsin Junior State Fair Poultry Champion and Eagle Scout as a young man. An animal lover, Larry was active riding and governing the National Trail Riding Association. With 15,170 miles on National Champion quarter horse, Boogie, and Arab Phantom Shiek (Repo), they each won many ribbons! Larry was also a member of the East Texas W/R Horse Association.

The variety of work Larry did made him a jack of all trades and master of several! He worked as a saw blade sharpener, machinist, butcher, farrier, home builder, remodeler, mechanic…..Larry owned Larco Saw and Supply as well holding several patents along with Swagelok in Solon, OH. Barbara and Larry served as foster parents for a decade, too.

Cypress Valley Bible Church has been a mainstay in Larry's adult life. Study groups, prayer breakfasts, building projects, worship, friendship, Sunday school classes, and the knowledge that he would be joining Jesus as he transitioned from flesh to spirit were anchors for his life and death.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Cypress Valley Bible Church or the Cancer Centers of American in Tulsa, OK.

Visitation will be from 6-8p.m. at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, TX on Wednesday.