- Date Of Birth: September 12, 1938
- Date Of Death: August 1, 2016
- State: Indiana
Larry W. DeFord, 77, of Elkhart, passed to his rest Monday, Aug. 1, at Cass County Medical Care Facility, after an extended illness.
Larry was born Sept. 12, 1938, in Elkhart, to the late James C. and Ethel I. (Miller) DeFord.
He married the former Irmgard L. Friedauer on Feb. 15, 1964, in Goshen. She survives, as well as his children, Donna Spratt of Elkhart, a stepdaughter, Angela O’Sullivan of Crestview, Fla., Kirk DeFord, Judy DeFord, both of Elkhart and Bruce (Nicole) DeFord of Berkeley, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Michael DeFord of Kentucky; and a sister, Pat (Jerry) Mann of Jones, Mich.
Larry retired from Miles (Bayer) Laboratories after more than 30 years of service. He attended Elkhart High School and then served in the U.S. Army, where he was honorable discharged in 1964. Larry was a loving caregiver for his wife. He was a small business owner and member of the Elkhart Moose Lodge. He was also an avid gardener, fisherman and Notre Dame fan. He thoroughly enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities over the years.
