Larry William Birt of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on April 3, 2020 at the age of 69.
He was born on April 5, 1950 in Seattle, Wash. to William and Marie York Birt.
Larry lived in Lynnwood, Wash. throughout his childhood, where he graduated Meadowdale High School in the class of 1968. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy, stationed primarily at the naval air station on Whidbey Island, where he fell in love with the island and Puget Sound area. Following honorable discharge from the Navy on June 18, 1975, he lived and worked in Washougal, Wash. and in 1977 moved to Hermiston, where he resided since. He worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker before joining Wilde Electric Motor Supply in 1983, learning the electric motor repair trade. He purchased the business with a partner, David Lamp, in January 1994. Larry’s work ethic and strong commitment to his business, customers and employees were clearly seen by all who knew him.
He enjoyed photography, good music, cribbage, a fresh salmon fillet, and anything chocolate. He liked sports and followed the Seattle teams. Above all, he loved time with his family. His grandson brought an additional joy the last couple years.
Larry married Beth Brock in Hermiston on March 20, 1981. The couple divorced in 2004, but kept in touch throughout the years.
He is survived by his two sons, Ezra and wife Sheena Birt of Indianapolis, Ind., and Ian and wife Ashley and grandson Levi Birt, all of Chandler, Ariz.; sisters, Linda Nolan of Mukilteo, Wash. and Bonnie Birt and husband Brian Barney of Bothell, Wash.; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his business partner and both of his parents.
A private family service will be planned at a later time.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
