Obituary of Larry Alexander Renton

Larry Alexander Renton was born on August 24, 1939 in Regina Sask, son of Alec and Dot (Brown) Renton. Larry attended Belfour Tech. He grew up in Regina playing hockey and hanging out at the pool hall becoming a pool shark. On May 9, 1959 Larry was united in marriage with the love of his life Donna Jensen (Awe) and started their family in Regina. Larry's career started with SaskTel and a transfer took their family to Weyburn. In 1968 Larry moved his family to Prince Albert where he sold Life Insurance and then Worked at P.A Bottlers with Art Hauser. He was offered a promotion as an assistant manager with Sas-Can Beverages and this is what brought Larry and his family to Yorkton in 1971. Being the entrepreneur he was, he ended up purchasing a Texaco and called it Larry's Texaco, which is now known as the Downtown City Park. Larry took on many sales positions within local businesses such as Martin Motors, Eftoda's and Northern Motors. Again with his entrepreneurial drive he started another business called A1 Janitorial Service. He finally found his calling in something that he was so proud of, Administrator of York Lake Regional Park. Him and others spent so much time building and promoting the slow-pitch diamonds which led to a lot of friendships. Larry retired in 2007, and with his love of adventure seeing places, he became a driver for a couple of car dealerships, picking up and delivering vehicles. Miles on the highway was a joy for him. Larry was involved in many community organizations such as the ACT, Lions Club, Yorkton Terrier Booster Booth, Midget AAA goal judge, to name just a few. These associations led to so many long lasting friendships that are memorable to this day. Larry's hobbies included collecting hockey cards, Avon bottles, playing bingo, going to garage sales and flea markets. He also loved Genealogy and was a part of the Yorkton Genealogy Society. He loved spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren, supporting all of their endeavors, and most of all coffee time with his many friends. Larry passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 following his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always - Robin Williams Larry was predeceased by his loving wife Donna (July 29, 2005); his son Darrell Troy (Feb 1,1962); his parents: Dot (Mar 16,1986), and Alec (Dec 11, 2000). Larry leaves to mourn his five daughters: Laurie (Rob McDill) of Burgis Beach; Sheryl of Yorkton; Karen (Ryan Langford) of Yorkton; Sandy (Chris Moncur) of Camrose Alberta; and Shelly (Russell Massan) of Yorkton. Also nine grandchildren and nine great grand children. He also leaves to mourn his friend Rosann Siedler and her extended family. Brothers: Len (Noreen) of Calgary; Ron of Calgary; Bill (Vicky) of Qu'Appelle; and a sister: Joy Irwin of Weyburn; the Jensen family in Alberta; as well as nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Thank you to the team at the Gateway Lodge. The Memorial Service was held on Thursday, January 7th 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Family members participated by giving tributes and lighting candles. What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong was played. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories with Shaylyn Renton and Chris Sharpe as the urnbearers. Family requests memorial donations be made to the Yorkton Community Foundation, Box 304 Yorkton, S3N 2W1. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Thursday, January 7th, 2021 3:00pm Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Larry Renton August 24, 1939 - January 2, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book