Aug. 4, 2021

Larry Franklin Brown, 78, of La Crescenta passed away peacefully on Aug. 4 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Glendale to Orval and Marguerite Brown, he grew up in Eagle Rock and lived most of his life in La Crescenta. He graduated from Eagle Rock High School, married his high school sweetheart, and worked in sales for Chevrolet and Lance Campers for many years before turning his hobby of woodworking into a career later in his life.

Larry was a member of the Early Rodders Car Club and loved to take his ’40 Ford Coupe to car shows. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all sports, especially football. He was sometimes known to relieve his friends of their money at a friendly poker game. He enjoyed all things outdoors including fishing, hunting, target shooting, dune buggying and camping with family and friends. He then discovered the joy of traveling the world and was blessed to experience the cultures of so many other countries including China and Africa. Larry enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and touched everyone he knew with his great smile and humor. His positive attitude and strength in dealing with his health issues was an inspiration to many.

Larry was devoted to his family and leaves behind his wife of 58 years Joanne; his brother Dean; and brother-in-law Rock Lambiotte. He was the proud father of daughters Karen Snyder (husband Howard) and Kristen Thompson (husband Dave). He was also an amazing papa to his grandchildren Krystal (husband Tylor), Justin, Rachel and Faith and great grandchildren Ian and Nathan. He also leaves behind his many nieces and nephews.