This past week has been a struggle trying to come to terms with such a tremendous loss. My grandpa Larry was not only an A1 grandpa, but one of the best people anyone in his life had ever met. He blessed me with, hands down, my very best lifelong memories. He was there for me when I felt alone during the toughest times growing up. He made so much room in his heart for me, my cousins, parents, aunts, uncles... He loved selflessly, lived wholeheartedly, supported everyone well beyond expectation, and dropped countless dad jokes and papa-isms along the way. I’ll never forget the huge impact you and grandma Jean made in my life. Thank you endlessly. Love you forever, beyond the boundaries of the blessed time I had with you. Here is something I wrote in 4th grade about our family's annual Platte Lake vacation – Grandpa Larry printed and framed it so it was always nearby <3