Larry Gentry Obituary


LARRY LEE GENTRY
September 5, 1936 ˜ November 11, 2018

Larry Lee Gentry, 82, of Portland, OR, passed away on Nov. 11, 2018 from complications of Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Portland on Sept. 5, 1936 and graduated from Oregon City High School.
Larry received a BS degree in Engineering from Oregon State University and an MS degree in Engineering from San Jose State University.
He served four years as an officer in the U.S. Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diver.
Following his military service, Larry worked for the Advanced Marine Systems of Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation in Sunnyvale, CA. After 29 years with Lockheed, Larry retired in 1996 and moved back to the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Sally.
Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally (Boyd) Gentry; sons, Brad (Susan) and Scott (Melissa); and granddaughters, Erin (David Ohm), Alyssa (Wylie Nowack) and Megan Gentry.
A public viewing will be held on Mon., Nov. 26th from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Mt. Scott Funeral Home, 4205 SE 59th Ave., Portland, OR 97206. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. A memorial service and reception for Larry’s many friends and relatives will be held on Tues., Nov. 27th at 2:00 p.m., at Crossroads Church, 2505 NE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220.
Arrangements by Mt. Scott Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Woodland Park Chapel, 1914 NE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 18, 2018.
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We celebrate your spirit strong
We carry forth some part your song
Your friendship and love within us all
Your faith, achievement, love recalled.

In fond remembrance,
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November 9, 2019

Larry Gentry -- a Man of Nobility

A man of character, strength and love

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I am proud and privileged to have had Larry as a leader, supportive colleague and a loving friend

My heartfelt condolences in the love and remembrance we share

Charles Wiseman
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Charles Wiseman

November 25, 2018

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family during this time of grief. May Gods word and his loyal love comfort and keep you through this difficult time. 1Peter 5:6-7. lc-mo.

November 20, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40

November 20, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40

November 19, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40

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