William Laurence (Larry) Fritts
William Laurence (Larry) Fritts, 91, passed away December 11, 2022 in Boise, Idaho.
Larry was born in Nampa, Idaho to William Everett and Susan Alda Fritts. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Larry married Eleanor Durnil in 1952 and they were planning to celebrate their 70 th wedding anniversary in December.
Larry began his career as a mechanic in 1958, opening Larry’s Tune Up. After completing a course in Diesel Mechanics, he then began his long career with Trebar Kenworth, retiring after 40 years, as Manager of the Boise Division.
Larry loved the outdoors and all of the sporting opportunities the great state of Idaho offered, and dearly loved his hunting dogs, especially Muffin who will rest with him. He and Eleanor enjoyed spending time at the cabin they built at Terrace Lakes in Garden Valley, riding ATV’s and golfing. Larry also enjoyed wood carving and gardening, and was happiest when he was outdoors. Larry is survived by his wife Eleanor, children Debbie (Mike) Colson, Michael Fritts, grandchildren Summer (Jared) Bailey, Matthew (Stephanie) Fritts, William Colson, and Jodi (Cameron) Trent, and 8 great- grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City. A committal service with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.