Lawrence “Larry” B. Priest, Jr., 74, of Wardner- Kellogg, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2011. He was born April 9, 1937 at Spencerville, Oklahoma; Lawrence was the son of Lawrence B. and Clara Priest, Sr.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years Betty Priest of the family home of Wardner-Kellogg, Idaho; four children Debra and her husband Mike of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; sons Dennis of West Richland, Washington, Larry of Kellogg, Idaho and Jim of Kennewick, Washington; Grandchildren Larry, Amy, Kevin, Sara, Angie, Viki, MJ, Casey, Amera, Tye, Chase and Kohl; eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; three sisters Linda, Clara and Mary; two brothers Leon and Ted; Lawrence was preceded in death by his father Lawrence B. Priest, Sr., his mother Clara (Parsons) Priest, two sisters Joyce and Mildred, two brothers Harold and John Daniel.
Lawrence worked as a Laboratory Technician for Battelle Northwest in the Hanford Nuclear area of Richland Washington for forty-three years; he retired in 1999 and then moved to the Silver Valley.
Lawrence loved and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV riding and camping.
Funeral services will be held at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel of Kellogg, Idaho on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. A reception will be held at the Steel Workers Hall, 110 Hill Street of Kellogg, Idaho following services.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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I will forever miss you. I know that we will see each other again. I am glad to be able to say that I had one of the best grandpas around. I am so glad to have you in my life, glad that you were able to meet my son. I will tell him all the stories about you and how you picked on us grand-kids all the time. You are forever in my heart and when I look above at the brightest star at night I will know that is you looking down on me and the rest of our family. I love you so much! -- Casey Duhon
Love you forever grandpa, see you again someday. -- Tye Priest
Until we meet again Uncle may you win at dice and marbles and have lots of hen berries and jelly I love you Victor. -- Vikki Nelson
Jim my heart goes out to you and your family.May you also remember the laughter and the love, it will help you in the hard times. God Bless you all. -- Betty Schumann
My Uncle was the most kindest person you could ever meet. When he would as how you and your faimily,,he was not asking to make small talk, he was asking because he cared. Going to miss that man everyday of my life. -- Tom O'Donahue
Debbie and Larry Lee I am so very sorry for your lose, my heart goes out to you both and also to your mom. I know how long the days will be for you all. I hope that my prayers and heart felt sorrow will help get you through. God Bless you all. -- Debby Lane (Heckathorn-Ganz)
We love and miss you grandpa, thanks for everything, we were truly lucky to have you in our lives. -- Kevin and Sara Priest
To the family of Larry Priest, I was sorry to see the obituary for Larry. I am wishing all of the family my condolences and prayers. We were the best friends in school and work for over fifty years. It would have been nice to be closer these last few years. I spent many an afternoon at their home eating cornbread or biscuits. I lost my brother 4 years ago and my mother 2 months ago. Again my thoughts are with you at this time. Love to all. -- Jim Rusk
Nice memories of a Larry in 326 Bldg. Worked with him for many years. -- John Basmajian
Dear Bett, I am so sad to hear of the lose of Lawrence,he was such a special guy. My love and prayers to you and the kids. You have always been my dear friend. -- Marie McGeorge
Betty: My deepest sympathy for you and your family. We will miss having Larry come into Yokes. May he rest with no pain and be reunited with the ones that have gone before him. -- Sheri Kahn
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I had an office next door to Larry's office in the 326 building. I enjoyed his friendship and wisdom and was sad to see him retire. I was sorry to hear of your family's loss. -- Deb Barnett
