- Date Of Birth: July 18, 1937
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2021
- State: Colorado
Laurence “Larry” Arthur Peterson passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Surrounded by family and loved ones over the years and throughout his final days, Larry knew he was deeply loved and admired by his wife Julie, his seven children, and six grandchildren. Over 83 years, Larry touched so many lives and will be missed dearly by all.
Born in Denver, Colorado on July 18, 1937 to Arthur and Mildred Peterson, Larry lived a full life centered in the South Denver community. His youth was spent zipping around on bikes and getting into mischief with his lifelong best friend, David Kelly. He was an avid baseball player in high school and maintained his love for sports throughout his life.
In the early 1970s, Larry began his 30+ year career at Morgan’s Pharmacy and Liquor, building a true community that followed him long after his retirement in 2003. Larry was the lifeblood of Morgan’s, and he recalled those years as the best of his life. He met Julie, his wife of nearly 45 years, at Morgan’s and built numerous lasting friendships that reached far and wide. Larry had a large heart and opened it to many of his customers and employees, especially those struggling or in need of quiet support.
Larry was passionate about living life and providing memorable experiences for his family. He spent countless hours behind the wheel on long cross-country road trips and loved sharing his interest in maps and exploring new places with his kids and grandkids.
Larry was a passionate golfer throughout this life and thoroughly enjoyed playing rounds with his regular foursome of friends. The group enjoyed the occasional travel to new courses around the country but were most content on the greens of Aurora Hills golf course in Colorado. We know Larry is now happily hitting under par on the most amazing new golf courses he could have imagined.
Beyond everything else, Larry loved his family. Julie lit up his heart, and he was extraordinarily proud of his children. He was a supportive and caring father who spent many hours at swim meets, on the ski slopes with his kids, and shuttling kids around to different school activities and sports events.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, sister Doris, and son David. He is survived by his wife Julie, his six children: Marcy, Jim, Scott, Stephanie, Maura, and Kristen, and his six grandchildren: Logan, Haylee, Lily, Finnley, Catherine, and Maura.
