Obituary of Larry Bohn

BOHN - Larry Bohn , beloved husband of Arlene Bohn of Yorkton, formerly of the Ebenezer district passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was seventy-two years of age. Larry Alvin Bohn was born on May 27th, 1944 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to proud parents, Alvin and Constance Bohn. Larry was the eldest of six children. Larry grew up on the family farm north east of Ebenezer with his three sisters and two brothers. Larry completed high school and started out in the work force. Shortly after, one night at a youth group Larry met Arlene and soon they were engaged to be married. They enjoyed many years together before starting their family. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this past year. Larry and Arlene farmed south of Ebenezer and that is where they were blessed with two sons Ryan and Regan. Larry was always so proud of his family. He raised the boys to work hard, cherish family and their faith. They moved off the farm in 1988 and resided in Yorkton on Spice Drive until his passing. Larry loved visiting with the neighbors and offering a hand where he could. You could always find Larry out on his John Deere yard tractor after a big snowfall getting the street and driveways cleared off. Larry was Mr. Fix-it! resulting in a variety of career paths throughout the years. His passion was mechanics. He loved to fix machinery, change oil in the tractors and use his tools. Larry loved gadgets, if ever you needed a gadget, Larry was the one to ask! Larry's favorite time of the year was harvest time. He loved seeing the crops ripen and the combining out in the fields. Larry loved to socialize. He had wonderful friendships that were developed throughout various jobs that he held. He didn't go anywhere without running into someone he knew and stopping for a quick visit. In his retirement years Larry enjoyed daily coffee visits with his friends. Larry was a family man. He enjoyed when the entire family could gather together during the holidays. Ryan and Regan were his pride and joy. He enjoyed sharing stories with the boys and teaching then the love of mechanics and farming. Holiday time was spent out at the family cabin at Madge Lake. Larry and Arlene taught the boys how to fish, water ski, downhill ski and snowmobile there. A lot of great family memories were made at the lake with family and friends. The family grew in 2007 when Ryan and Sharolyn were married and in 2009 when Regan and Christine were married. Larry had a special place in his heart for his daughter-in-laws. He loved them like his own. Larry became the proudest Grandpa around when his first grandchild Dreyton arrived in 2009. Meredith, Jayla and Miranda soon followed after and completed the family. Larry loved to sit and visit with the kids, show them cool things on his phone and rock them in the chair. He had a very special bond with his grandkids. Larry left us suddenly the morning of July 16th, but his memories and love he shared for his family and friends will continue on forever. He will forever be remembered, loved and missed by all who knew him. Larry leaves to remember his life, his loving wife Arlene of 50 years, sons Ryan (Sharolyn) and Regan (Christine), grandchildren Dreyton, Jayla, Meredith and Miranda, Mom Constance Bohn, brothers Lionel (Brenda), Allan (Debbie), sisters Valerie (Garry), Valdene (Wayne), Linda (Dave), brother-in-law Ivan (Debbie) and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Larry was predeceased by his father Alvin Bohn and in-laws Henry and Adeline Batke. A visitation for family and friends was held Tuesday evening from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from Heritage Baptist Church in Yorkton with Pastor Brian Kirsch officiating. The organist, Elaine Patzer and pianist, Marlene Fandry led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee', ‘How Great Thou Art' and ‘In The Garden'. Larry's daughters in law, Sharolyn and Christine shared a tribute and words of remembrance on behalf of the family. Special musical selections were, ‘Everything I See' by George Strait and ‘Drive' by Alan Jackson. Honourary Bearers were Larry's brothers, Allan Bohn and Lionel Bohn. Interment was in the Garden of St. John in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Darren Bohn, Bryan Belous, Scott Simpson, Brad Bohn, Darrell Patzer and Berkely Holstein serving as the casketbearers. Memorials in memory of Larry may be made to the Heritage Baptist Church Building Fund, to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Visitation Details Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Service Information Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 2:00pm, Heritage Baptist Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens