Larry C. Carrick of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on May 26, 2019 at the age of 85.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1934 in Boardman to Clyde and Viola Willbanks Carrick.
Larry graduated from Yamhill High School in the class of 1952. After high school, he joined the Air Force and served for four years. He worked as an electronics instructor and was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora, Colo. He married Lola “Maxine” Randles while stationed at Lowry AFB on Oct. 2, 1953.
After his honorable discharge, the couple returned to Oregon and lived in the Willamette Valley, where he worked at various jobs. Larry then went to barber college in Portland. After he completed barber school, the family moved to Hermiston in 1961, where he had resided since. He bought a barber shop in Hermiston, Larry’s Clip Joint, which he operated for 28 years. In 1976, he and Maxine opened Westland Furniture in Hermiston, which they operated until retiring in 1996.
After retiring, the couple enjoyed several years of traveling, RVing and going on cruises with friends. Larry was an avid golfer; a member of the VFW and Shriners; and a 54-year member of the Hermiston Elks Lodge #1845. He served as exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge several times in years past. He and friend Earl McAllister would take clothes to Walla Walla to donate to veterans and ride in Larry’s military jeep together in parades.
He is survived by sons, Mike and Jeff; daughter, Cheryl Watson; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three sisters; and his beloved dog, Zoey.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine on Jan. 18, 2011; one brother; and three sisters.
A celebration of life service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Burns Mortuary Chapel.
A reception will follow at the Hermiston Elks Lodge #1845, 480 E. Main St.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
