Lawrence R. Dwyer

Lawrence R. "Larry" Dwyer, 83, of Parsons, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, in Joplin.

Lawrence Ronald Dwyer was born on August 9, 1937, to William Hugh "Honey" and Josephine (Colchin) Dwyer in Parsons. As a young boy, Larry grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from St. Patrick Catholic High School in 1955.

Following high school, Larry worked for the MKT Railroad and attended Labette County Junior College. He moved to Wichita and worked for Cessna Aircraft for a time. He later settled back in Parsons and worked for Ankortite, now Dayton Superior, for over 40 years.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time at his lake house. Larry was known for his infectious laugh and always offering a smile. As one friend shared, "Larry taught your soul patience and was respected immensely for the way he treated others and for his fatherly instincts." Larry will be remembered for his good example and his belief in humanity.

In 1959, Larry and Patricia Ann Livingston were united in marriage. The couple later divorced.

Survivors include

Five daughters – Kim Throckmorton of Overland Park, Kansas

Jackie Dwyer of Overland Park, Kansas

Mendy Standridge (Stuart) of Parsons, Kansas

Stevie Dwyer (Rex Good) of Parsons, Kansas

Julie Wimp (Joe) of Oswego, Kansas

Two sons – Darren Dwyer (Wendy) of Center Point, Iowa

Derek Dwyer (Stephanie) of Parsons, Kansas

Fifteen grandchildren – Jared, Billy, Wesley, Sydni, Shaun, Sami, Debbie, Scotty, Seth, Matt, Travis, Haley, Taylor, Sloan, and Drew

Eighteen great-grandchildren

Three brothers – Bob Dwyer (Margy) of Overland Park, Kansas

David Dwyer of Seattle, Washington

Steve Dwyer (Debbie) of Seattle, Washington

Two sisters – Judy Harris (Gary) of Parsons, Kansas

Sue Williams of Louisville, Kentucky

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debbie Dwyer; one brother, Joe Dwyer; and one sister, Anita Marie Dwyer.

The rosary will be prayed at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2021, at the St. Patrick Catholic School Gymnasium and will be immediately followed by the funeral Mass. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The rosary and the funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home Facebook page. For all events, social distancing guidelines will be followed, including the requirement of face masks.

Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.