Lawrence Larry F Eckenrode, January 05, 1945 — April 05, 2018

Obituary for Lawrence “Larry” F. Eckenrode Lawrence “Larry” F. Eckenrode, 73, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly April 5, 2018, at his home. Born January 5, 1945, to Sylvester F. and Pauline M. (Reese) Eckenrode in Massillon, Ohio. Larry attended Jackson High School, and was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He proudly served in the United States Army in Korea and Vietnam and was Honorably discharged. Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Frances; and adored great-nephew, Noah A. Shoup, of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Survivors include the love of his life, Maria Eckenrode, of the home; daughter, Deana (Philip) Hawthorne, of Hilliard, OH; son, John F. Eckenrode, of Mesa, AZ; step-daughter, Beth Ann Lilly, of San Francisco; step son-in-law, John Toshikian, of Santa Cruz, CA; grandchildren: Gabrielle and Grey Hawthorne, both of Hilliard, OH; Haley June, and Ryann Grace Eckenrode, of Mesa, AZ; Forrest and Savannah Toshikian, both of Portland, OR; Sage, of Santa Cruz, CA; Kingston Waldron, of San Francisco; also survived by five siblings: Chuck, of Boise, ID; Tom (Margie-deceased), of Massillon, OH; Jeanne (Terry) Harbaugh, of Massillon, OH; Joyce (Larry) Kolakowski, of New Philadelphia, OH; Judy (N.

Phillip-deceased) Garlando, of Orrville, OH; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry inherited his father’s love and talent of woodcarving and woodworking having carved and made, with love, many gorgeous pieces from doors to shelves to furniture and anything in between. He especially cherished carving Native American art.

His works are stunningly beautiful, will be treasured forever, and handed down through generations. An avid college/pro football fan, he never missed a season. Larry was a loyal, hard-working man who loved all his family with every fiber of his being, and wanted nothing more than their happiness.

He is and will forever be sorely missed. In following his wishes, there is no service. He would not want you to grieve, but celebrate his life by having a beer in his remembrance.

Memorial contributions may be sent in Larry’s name to Noah’s Hope, 427 Sycamore Circle S. E., New Philadelphia, OH 44663 for the prevention of child abuse. “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me”. Psalm 23:4 (NLT) To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence “Larry” F. Eckenrode please visit our Sympathy Store.

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