Larry Phil Schuman, 72, of Del Norte, Colorado, died Aug. 7, 2008, at Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte.
He was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Whitley County to Alvin and Vada (Gable) Schuman.
Larry was very active in the community and served as the President of the Rio Grande/Mineral County Health District, as an Elder of the Pioneer United Church, a member of the American Medical Technologists, a youth leader in many different clubs, youth basketball coach and 4-H leader.
He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, four-wheeling, skiing and all sports in general. Most of all, Larry was very proud of his family and loved them very much.
His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Schuman, Del Norte; five children, Monty (Mary) Schuman, Firestone, Colorado, Larilee (Jay) Yeager, Del Norte, Michael (Karlene) Schuman, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jill (Marvin) Martinez, Del Norte and Melissa (David) Lowry, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Bonnie Joan Taylor, Columbia City, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many friends who loved him and will miss him dearly.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate his life were Monday, Aug. 11, at Pioneer United Church in Del Norte. Burial was in the Del Norte Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rio Grande Hospital Clinic in care of Strohmayer’s Funeral Home, 205 S. Broadway, Monte Vista, Colo. 81144.
Arrangements were by Strohmayer’s Funeral Home.