LARRY WILLIAM RASMUSSEN
1946 - June 09, 2008
On Monday, June 9, 2008 Larry passed away
at the age of 61. He leaves to mourn his
loving wife Terry, mother Jean, brother
Dale (Patti), niece Tammy (Keith) Jewell,
aunts and uncles, many cousins and their
families. As well as Terry's family, Kevin
(Karla) Moore, Brenda and Brian McKenzie,
Karyn Moore and their families. He was
predeceased by his father William in 2006.
Larry was born in Brandon and spent his
whole life in Winnipeg. He received his
Upholstering Certificate from Red River
College, retiring from Hampton Interiors
in 2007. His home, family and music were
very important to him. He and Terry spent
many hours planning and planting trees and
shrubs in their beautiful backyard.
Larry performed with the Mongrels during
the 1960s. He was considered to be one of
the premier drummers of the Winnipeg music
scene. Larry recorded several singles and
an album with the Mongrels produced by
Randy Bachman for RCA/Capital Records USA.
The family would like to give special
thanks to Jim and Carol Robinson, the
Headingley RCMP and First Response Team. A
funeral will be held at Chapel Lawn
Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. on Monday,
June 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, please make a donation to a
charity of your choice. Chapel Lawn
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
June 13, 2008
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