Lawrence "Larry" P. Britton 1933-2012

NOREEN BRITTON CORY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/1/2013 at 16:22:47

Sioux City Journal
25 December 2012

Lawrence "Larry" P. Britton, 79, of Sioux City, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at a Sioux City hospital.

Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Paul Speidel officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, with family present at 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Larry was born Aug. 23, 1933, in Sioux City to Lawrence Sailors and Ethel (Noreen) Britton. Following his high school education, Larry continued his education at Long Beach City College in Fullerton, Calif. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, enlisting in August of 1950, and received his honorable discharge as a commissary man 3rd class, USN-1, in June 1954.

During his service, Larry married Darlene Cory in San Diego, Calif., on June 10, 1952. Other than the 12 years Larry spent in California, his entire life has been enjoyed in Sioux City. Larry was a letter carrier for more than 40 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired in 1992.

Larry enjoyed his membership in the American Legion in Sioux City, enjoyed his membership in Westlawn Presbyterian Church, where he could often be found washing dishes following funeral services, but most of all, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Diana (Jack "John") DeRocher and Gina (Doug) McBride, all of Sioux City; and grandchildren, Tiffany Fravel and her husband, Brandon, Kristopher Goeden, Tyler McBride and Casey McBride.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Manley Britton.