Larry Van-Y Obituary

Age - 69
September 10, 2023
Saginaw, MI
"Larry Emerson Van-Y, age 69, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Larry was born December 15, 1953, in Clare, MI, to the late Alonzo and Doris (Lewis) Van-Y. Larry married Laurel D. (Budd) Van-Y on October 15, 2016, in Saginaw, MI, where she survives him. Larry served in the United States Navy and Marines during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on September 7, 1973. Prior to Larry's retirement, he was employed as a machine operator at General Motors. He was a devoted Christian who embraced God and his will. Larry loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding quads with his wife and stepson near their property in Gladwin, MI. He also loved spending time with his family and friends, who he adored and will be missed by dearly. Surviving him is his wife, Laurel Van-Y; Children, Holly Romanelli, Larry Van-Y II, Crystal (Steven) LeClaire, and Kaitlyn Van-Y; Stepchildren, Ned (Suzanne) Budd, Ryan (Jamie) Baker, and Dana (Joseph) Aven; Six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, with one due in November. He is also survived by siblings, Lyle (Mel) Van-Y, Joseph Van-Y, Pamela (Gary) Long, and Carole (Paul) Pageau; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Alonzo and Doris Van-Y, and brothers, Mark and Gregory Van-Y. In accordance with Larry's wishes, cremation will take place. The family is planning a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Saginaw Wesleyan Church, 2125 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, Michigan. Pastor Bob Tibbits will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit with family at the church from 10:30 a. m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Larry will be laid to rest in Roscommon Township Cemetery with full Military Committal Honors at a later date. Those wishing to express their memories and sympathies for Larry may share them on his memorial website at www. wakemanfuneralhome. com"
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