Larry LaVerne Ralls

Larry LaVerne Ralls, 82, of Nampa, passed away on 30 September 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Larry was born in Moulton, Nebraska to Raymond and Pansy Ralls on the 21st of May 1939.  He went to school in Arco, Idaho until the ninth grade. He vowed to come back for his diploma after he made his first million.  He married Marilyn Kay Bowling on the 20th of March 1967 in Reno, Nevada. He was an entrepreneur from day one and took great pride in the many businesses he owned over the years, including: Idaho Pest and Tree Service, Valley Tools, Larry Ralls Auto Sales, Garrity Business Park and Garrity RV Park. In retirement, Larry enjoyed traveling, taking photographs, watching baseball, and scouting antiques, all with his schipperkes in tow.

Larry is preceded in death by his son, Robert Edmund Ralls, and brothers, Ron, Jerry and Jim Ralls, and brother-in-law, Don Isham.   

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn; his sisters, Karen Isham and Sandi (Glenn) Odell; his daughters, Renee (Louis) Sill and Carla (Rick) Azar; his son, Monte Ralls; his grandchildren, Megan (Zach) Van Komen, Angelia Sill, Tiffany Sill, Samantha (Drew) MacDonald and Erin Sill, Courtnie (Carson) Leach, Nick Azar, Eric Azar; and his great grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia, Adan, Knox, Christian, Elian, Nora, Julian, Jamison and one on the way.

A viewing and memorial service will be held at 1 p,m. on the 9th of October at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen with Larry’s nephew, Pastor Tim Doughty of Calvary Chapel, officiating.

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