Larry Alan Rawson (1939-2020)

RAWSON, HUNT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/9/2020 at 13:06:22

Larry Alan Rawson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital. As per Larry’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services are serving the family.
Larry is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Sharon; their daughters, Cheryl (Jamie) Gantt of Mt. Vernon, Deb (Bill) Galloway and Jenny (Britt) Hutchins both of Cedar Rapids; their sons, Brian (Shelly) Rawson of Atkins and Curt (Shawna) Rawson of Mt. Vernon; their 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; his brother, Terry (Sandy) Rawson of Vinton; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; and his in-laws.
Larry was born on April 21, 1939 in Cedar Rapids, son of Maro and Eileen Hunt Rawson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1957. He began working for Collins (Rockwell) on August 19, 1957 as a Project Foreman and retired after over 35 years. Larry married Sharon Halvorson on August 15, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.
Larry was a true outdoorsman and loved yardwork, especially mowing the grass, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved being with his family and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be directed to UnityPoint/St. Luke’s Hospice 1026 A Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or a charity of your choice.