LARRY FLINDT, JR.
July 14, 1935 ~ July 14, 2017
Lorenz "Larry" Flindt, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born in Vancouver , WA and was a lifelong resident of Clark County. Larry grew up on a farm in the Glenwood area.
Larry graduated from Clark College and earned a Master's Degree in Teaching from Central WA University in 1962. Larry taught at Battle Ground High School and retired as a Traffic Safety Instructor from the ESD 112 in 2004.
Larry was a great family man, friend to many, cat lover, and a lifelong sports enthusiast. He was always there for his friends and family to lend a helping hand and always remembered special occasions. He won several bowling trophies, played softball but his true love was basketball. Larry played, refereed, and coached basketball for most of his life. In 2005, Larry and the 70+ Men's Masters Basketball team won the championship. In 2011 Larry won a Silver Medal at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah in Basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenz Sr. and Ella Marie Flindt. He is survived by his son Loren; daughter-in-law, Jana; grandchildren Zachary and Sara; and longtime girlfriend Donnell Rock.
Services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was loved by many friends and family and will be missed immensely. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Furry Friends.
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To Loren and family, We couldn't believe the news of Larry passing away. He was always so healthy and happy, we figured he would live forever. When playing basketball with our kids, Larry ran circles around them. Our oldest son learned a lot about basketball from Larry, and enjoyed playing one on one with him. My husband, Robert met Larry at Battle Ground, when Larry was his PE teacher, and they remained friends ever since. Larry was one of a kind, and well be greatly missed. All our love, prayers and best wishes are with all of you. Very Sincerely, Robert, Kathy, Keith and Garth Lobry
Kathy Lobry
July 26, 2017
We sure will miss our neighbor of 26 years. What a CHARACTER. Always had a Joke or story. So sorry for his family and their loss. Rest in Peace Larry.
Michael and Lorie Hoffman
July 26, 2017
I enjoyed twenty years of playing with him, against him and putting up with his years of umpiring in senior softball. His "show me" attitude made him a very unique guy. He had firm opinions that I have always found to be a real asset when looking at policies, rules etc. I always respected his opinions even if we ended up on the other side of the fence. He was a very special person to me.
Maury Wilson
Maury Wilson
July 25, 2017
Our family had some great and wonderful times with Larry. Jokes, poker nights, and dinners. Hard to believe he is gone!!! But, never forgotten!!!! Candy, Dave, Scott, Eric and Brandon
July 25, 2017
On behalf of my father, Tom Ferguson....we have many fond memories of times together. Personally for me...I can't count the number of times my father and Larry would find silly mischiefs together! He was my father's best and long time friend...both taught together at BGHS. He will be missed but he also leaves behind many wonderful and fond memories to his family and friends.
Cheri 'Ferguson' Herzog
July 24, 2017
Going to miss your jokes as well as that old school push shot that had an uncanny ability to hit "nothun' but net"....rest in peace.
Mark Stanley
July 24, 2017
Mr. Flindt was a great teacher , coach, family friend for years. We were sorry to hear about his passing. respectfully Bruce Barker
July 23, 2017
Loren, Jana, Zachary and Sara, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Larry.He taught many young people to drive and that takes a lot of patience and love! I know that you will all miss him. Cherish the memories you made together. It's never easy losing a loved one, but be grateful for the time you had together. Life is short, eat dessert first!
Cher Starkel
July 23, 2017
Loren and family am so sorry to hear about your dad. He will be missed .The great story teller of all time. We had many happy times and was a sad day when we parted. We always kept in touch. He always would do any thing for any one . Loren you can be very proud of your dad and to Zachary and Sara I hope you have lots of great happy memories of your grandpa .Love to all you Loren Jana Zachary and Sara.
Barbara Pringle
July 23, 2017
You had a great life my friend and I am glad to have been a small part of it, I enjoyed working with you the short time we did and talking sports.Even though you were a CWU grad I always enjoyed our visits. Coming from an EWU grad that is a compliment. Thinking about it,so many of my friends are CWU grads.A message there? RIP and you will always be fondly included in my thoughts.Continue to check your blind spot.
Don FREEMAN
July 23, 2017
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