Lawrence (Larry) DeWayne Christie, 81, of St. Louis Park, passed away June 24, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Larry, husband of Jean Marie (Barsness); father to Scott (Anna), Eric (Cheryl), Jon (Lynn), Lisa (Fran); grandfather to Stephanie, Ryan, Alexandra (Bowen), Nicholas, Allison, Michael, Alana, Jillian; great-grandfather to Rylie. Larry was father to Jean’s children Kaj (Holly), Holly, Annalisa (Darren); grandchildren Joshua, Maja, Mai’Nesha, Christina, Etta, Nola, Jack, Kate; great-grandchildren Taven and Jaylynn.
Larry will be lovingly remembered for his passions: reading, writing, teaching, adventures with his dog, Darby, the outdoors, the North Shore, golf, skiing, fishing, traveling, the theatre, classical music, pecan caramel rolls, beerbattered walleye, fried chicken, church, being a proud Ole’ and creating memories with family and friends.
Most of all, Larry will be remembered for the intense love he had for his family and the love he instilled in his family to love each other deeply and unconditionally.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Minnesota Oncology and Allina Health Hospice and Palliative Care.
Larry requested contributions be made to Southside Family Nurturing Center in Minneapolis and/or to the North Shore Health Care Foundation in Grand Marais.
Details regarding a Celebration of Life service will be posted later this summer in the Star Tribune.
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