Larry (Lawrence) Doth, 88, formerly of Massena

MASSENA -- Larry (Lawrence) Doth of Minneapolis, MN passed away on April 16, 2024, from respiratory failure.

He was born in Massena, New York on July 29, 1935, and lived there until high school graduation in 1954.

Larry served four years of active duty and four years reserve in the US Air Force. Following his deployment to Japan, he was assigned to a Air Force radar site outside of Wadena, MN. Here he met Julie, his wife of 64 years.

In 1965 Larry earned a mechanical engineering degree from North Dakota State University and began building super computers for Control Data in Minneapolis. He enjoyed his job for thirty years.

Known as a French gentleman, Larry was kind, easy going and had a reputation for his very firm handshake. His faith was important to him as was his family and extended family.

He often shared excitement over others personal success and gave hope in disappointments.

In his retirement he looked forward to summer gardening, challenging the short Minnesota growing season by experimenting with new varieties of produce.

Winter months were often spent in Tucson, AZ making new friends and improving his golf game. Woodworking projects were always done with precision.

Time was given freely to friends and neighbors as well as to boy scouting programs and church needs.

Larry considered being a eight year volunteer courier for the National Bone Marrow organization (now called Be the Match) a privilege and valued every opportunity to transport life saving bone marrow from a donor to a recipient; many times outside of the US.

Larry left his family with the gift of unlimited memories and with hearts of gratitude for the life he lived.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Chavarria; his parents, Robella and Alphonse Doth; and sister, Imelda Kellison

He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Stephanie (Dave) Ostwald of Fridley, son, Jeffrey (Elayne) of Landrum, South Carolina, son-in-law, Jose Chavarria of Fridley; and nine grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Girards in Brooklyn Park on May 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM, visitation one hour prior; lunch to follow the service.