Larry D. Burrows

Larry D. Burrows

Larry D. Burrows, 73, of Sumner, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2014, while working at the Kuethe Turkey Farm.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sumner. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15^th at St. John Lutheran Church and for one hour preceding services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be given in his name to the Sumner-Fredericksburg Schools for a scholarship fund that will be established. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner is assisting the family.

Larry Duane, son of Clarence and Jeannette McNamee Burrows, was born November 7, 1940, at Geneseo, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed as an adult at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner in October of 1988. Larry attended Geneseo School s until 6^th grade when the family moved to New Hartford. He graduated from New Hartford High School in 1959. On June 14, 1963, he was united in marriage with Wanda Adams at New Hartford. After graduating from Upper Iowa University in Fayette in 1963, he began a teaching career at Sumner Schools that lasted thirty-eight years, retiring in 2001. He taught upper elementary school, started the girls basketball and softball programs, and also coached junior high basketball. Larry played for the Sumner Cubs amateur baseball team, and enjoyed many outdoor activities. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served on the cemetery board.

Larry was a great outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt, and gather nuts. He enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels in his backyard. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. He and Wanda rarely missed an event of their grandchildren and he loved spending time with them. Whether it was attending sports events or playing games, reading to them or fishing, the grandchildren had his undivided attention. He never asked anything from the grandkids, but to be the best they can be.

Larry loved to teach. He put his heart and soul into helping kids learn. He created projects he thought would make them think. He enjoyed every minute he spent with the kids in and out of the classroom.

Many will remember Larry for his baking. He took cookies to friends and family and had kids stop by the house asking for cookies.

Family was important to Larry. Larry was the quiet one and Wanda more outspoken. That shined through at the grandkid events where Larry would sit quietly away from loud, cheering Wanda. He will be missed so much by everyone.

In addition to his wife, Wanda of Sumner, he is survived by two sons, Steve (Heather) Burrows of Sumner and Bob (Catherine) of Bondurant; six grandchildren, Mitchell, Chelsea, Jordan, Shawn, Bobbie Jo, and Ashley; one brother, Dale (Mary Beth) Burrows of Texas; three sisters, Donna (Paul) Lindemann of Dysart, Mary (Kenny) Oldenburger of Parkersburg, and Cheryl (Steve) Hosper of Melbourne, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, James.

Bob Zenner on July 29, 2014 at 5:40 AM said:

Sorry for the loss to the family of Larry. I didn't know Larry that well as I was a freshman at Upper Iowa in 1963. He played basketball there and helped me and others adapt to college life and college basketball. He was always friendly and had a calming influence on us freshmen. He had a nice smile and joked with us in good clean fun. I remember him well.

Dave Borcherding on June 5, 2014 at 10:47 AM said:

So sorry to hear of Coach Burrows' passing. Many fond memories of summer days spent at Cub ball diamond. Had Coach as my 6th grade teacher, as well and was very fortunate to have had him as a role model. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

Charline Schmitt on May 28, 2014 at 12:27 PM said:

I was deeply saddened to hear of Larry's sudden passing. I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Harlan Ackerson on May 27, 2014 at 8:43 PM said:

So sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. My condolences to Wanda and family. He was the best.

Ron and Reda Charmichael on May 15, 2014 at 7:33 PM said:

We were saddened to hear about Larry - our thoughts and prayers are with you. A situation has come up and we will not be able to make it to the services tomorrow. May you find comfort from all those who loved and respected Larry. I always remember a quick smile from my big cousin and his wonderful wit. He'll certainly be missed. Love.

Kathy and Jim Burr on May 15, 2014 at 12:27 PM said:

Dear Wanda and Family,

We are saddened to learn of Larry's passing. Although it has been more than 40 years since we last connected with your family, we easily remember Larry's gentle and friendly nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dianne Scott Strickler on May 15, 2014 at 9:25 AM said:

Oh the sadness mixed with the memories of Mr. Burrows ( I still think of him as that not Larry). Sixth grade at the Junior High was an experience. He knew our sign language and that the word formaldehyde would end the spelling bee as we couldn't seem to figure it out.
I also remember him pitching for us at recess. I hit a line drive right into him one time and was afraid I had hurt him and/or would be in trouble. He takes the ball and throws me out instead.
He was a terrific person and will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Dianne

Aaron Knoploh on May 14, 2014 at 7:24 PM said:

It's impossible to ponder memories of elementary school without images of the Dynamic Durant Duo (Mr. Burrows and Mr. Frisch) dominating those thoughts. Memories of Mr. Burrows' passion and dedication accompanied me when I went back to school to become a teacher. I cross my fingers to one day inherit a middle school science classroom where I can only hope to have half the impact on student lives that Larry had. More importantly was his passion and dedication to all things outside the classroom as well. My sincerest sympathies to the entire Burrows family and may God comfort you during this time of loss.
Bless you Mr. Burrows.
Love,
"Sparky"

Al Bergman on May 14, 2014 at 6:09 PM said:

Dear Wamda, Steve, Bob and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you with the passing of Larry. He had such a great influence on my life. He persuaded me into participating in athletics at Sumner and he was a major reason that I became an elementary teacher. I only hope that I have touched half the kids he did teaching. Again, my deepest sympathy. Al Bergman

David & Lisa (Bahlmann) Meyer on May 14, 2014 at 4:12 PM said:

We were saddened to hear about the sudden death of Mr. Burrows. He was a wonderful teacher and individual that will be greatly missed. In thinking back to our years at Durant Elementary, Mr. Burrows is one of the few teachers that left a great impression in our lives by being a great role model to his students. He positively touched many lives and will be remembered by many.

Terri Hamm on May 14, 2014 at 3:21 PM said:

To the Burrows Family; I am so very sorry for your sudden and unexpected loss. May God's peace be with you as you remember his remarkable life.

Jeff Miles on May 14, 2014 at 2:22 PM said:

Wanda, Bob and Steve, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. So many thoughts of Larry and your family have been flooding my mind. I only hope that in my own teaching career I will touch as many kids in a positive way as Larry's did. The world is a better place for the time that he spent here.

Verl L. Sell on May 14, 2014 at 3:27 AM said:

To the Burrows family: Allow me to extend my deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers to you during these trying times!

God Bless!

Verl Sell
UIU '60

Vern Butch Harms on May 13, 2014 at 8:40 PM said:

Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Got to know Larry when he played baseball for the Allison Cats. He was a good person.

John Reimler on May 13, 2014 at 7:47 PM said:

The Division St. Neighborhood just lost a great member. My best memories are having Larry as a baseball coach along with accompanying Larry and boys on early fishing trips in there lives! My sympathies to Wanda , Steve, Bob and families. JR

Heather and Art Freeman on May 13, 2014 at 7:14 PM said:

Dear Aunt Wanda, Steve, Bob and families,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Larry! He was such a great guy, and yes, the times we stopped by, he DID always have cookies! And a huge garden! An amazing person who inspired many to follow in his footsteps...even when he didn't know it. Praying you can find peace and comfort in memories of happy times. with love and hugs, Heather and Art

Anonymous on May 13, 2014 at 7:14 PM said:

Wanda and family: My deepest sympathy. Mr. Burrows was my favorite teacher and instilled in me a love for learning. He was kind, gentle and generous with his time. He cared deeply about his students and expected the best from them. I will never forget his smile. I played basketball and softball when he was coaching. It was never about winning. He emphasized teamwork, learning the fundamentals and giving your best effort. He will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path. May God be with you and comfort you.
Beth (Borcherding) Koch

Doug & Lola Fletcher on May 13, 2014 at 6:57 PM said:

We too are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Having worked at Durant for several years, part of that time with students in his classroom, I know why the term "favorite teacher" has been repeated over and over again. He made science fun and every student feel special. Doug too will miss the fishing discussions they often had. Our deepest sympathy to you Wanda and your family.

Scott and Kristie Leistikow on May 13, 2014 at 5:21 PM said:

Steve and Heather we are so sorry for your loss of your father and father in law. Cherish the memories you have. HUGS to you both. You and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Jessica Burgart on May 13, 2014 at 5:10 PM said:

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Burrows family. He was one of my favorite teachers. I remember how fun he made science and we all looked forward to his class. We dissected cow eyes and adopted trees. His passion for teaching and helping kids learn was evident. He will be remember by all his students.

Mike & Linda McDaniel on May 13, 2014 at 1:46 PM said:

Wanda, Bob & Steve, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared with Larry, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Diane (Behrens) LaMere on May 13, 2014 at 1:28 PM said:

Wanda, Steve, Bob and family,
My heart is so sad to hear of this news. I don’t know if there are any words that can help ease the pain of your loss right now. Know that you are surrounded by family, friends and a community that love you and loved him and will help you through this difficult time. Mr Burrows was one of those teachers you will never forget. He was such a positive and kind person both inside and outside of the classroom. Some of my best memories in elementary school are from his classroom. Who knew a musical girl could love Science so much? Here is a poem that pretty much sums it up:

God Made Teachers
Author Unknown
God understood our thirst for knowledge, and our need to be led by someone wiser; He needed a heart of compassion, of encouragement, and patience;
Someone who would accept the challenge regardless of the opposition;
Someone who could see potential and believe in the best in others….
So He made teachers (and he made Mr Burrows!)

Connie Pagel Thompson on May 13, 2014 at 1:17 PM said:

So sorry for your sudden loss. Our prayers to you all. It was always fun to see Larry and Wanda sitting in their Bondurant BlueJay Blue apparel at sporting events in the Des Moines area watching Bob and Catherine's kids. I always looked forward to seeing familiar Sumner faces when we would see them at events and we knew they would be there supporting their grandchildren! Mr. Burrows was such a gentle and kind man with a warm and welcoming smile. He will be missed.

Nichole Priebe on May 13, 2014 at 12:35 PM said:

Wanda and Family,
I can't imagine how your hearts are breaking and my thoughts are with you. I will always remember the day he brought "owl pellets" for us to eat. I was totally freaked out and couldn't be sure they weren't the real thing! I also remember when we were assigned our trees in "A Place for All." I actually remember, in detail, many of his lessons. He was such a great guy!

Dan Behrens on May 13, 2014 at 12:22 PM said:

Mr. Burrows was one of those people you 'hope' that you will meet and get to spend time with while on this Earth. Those of us that moved through the Sumner school system were among the lucky few. My best memory of Mr. Burrows was a discussion we had in class one day that I have never forgotten. We were experimenting with ways to improve our senses, somewhere I found in a book that wetting your nose would increase a person's ability to smell things better. The look on Mr. Burrow's face was priceless and I'm sure the funny moment in the teachers lounge for days to come. His lesson that day was, just because it's printed, does not mean it's true. I enjoyed basketball with Mr. Burrows and have the utmost respect for him and even today would never call him Larry. My deepest sympathies to Wanda, Steve and Bob.

Michele (Riechmann) Formanek on May 13, 2014 at 12:03 PM said:

Deepest Sympathy to your family,
Mr.Burrows was one of my favorite teachers in Sumner.
He was a great teacher & always had a smile on his face.

May Gods Peace be with you during this difficult time.

Lee Roskamp on May 13, 2014 at 11:13 AM said:

We graduated from New Hartford together - he was a great fried. Wanda my prayers are with you and your family - may God fill your heart with His Love, Joy & Peace

Sannys on May 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM said:

Thoughts and prayers to the Burrows. Grandpa Larry was a loyal Bluejay supporter for his grand kids. He saw a lot of great moments created by 3 great kids. Be thankful for all the memories. God bless.

Angie (Heller) Chindlund on May 13, 2014 at 8:50 AM said:

My thoughts and prayers for Wanda and family. May God wrap you in his arms and comfort you in this difficult time. Larry was one of a kind Science teacher, not to mention my fav. Teacher out of all.
God Bless?

Chuck & Patricia Bartie on May 13, 2014 at 8:26 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family... Larry was an inspirational teacher. We will miss seeing him along the bike trail picking the wild raspberries.

Brent Meyer on May 13, 2014 at 8:03 AM said:

My brother, Doug, sent me a text message last night while I was watching my two boys at my home in Seattle. My memory includes Mr. Frisch and Mr. Burrows as two iconic figures in the halls of Durant Elementary, each watching with care to make sure none of us kids got hurt and both teaching with skill and humor to make school interesting and engaging. I only hope my boys have such teachers. My sympathies to the Burrows family on your loss and my thanks to Mr. Burrows for all the gifts he provided in life.

Kelly Schaufenbuel on May 13, 2014 at 7:48 AM said:

My sympathy to you. Losing a loved one is never easy, but losing such a special person so suddenly is extremely difficult. May God be with you through this.

Deanna Jones Congdon on May 13, 2014 at 7:41 AM said:

So sad to hear about one of my most memorable teachers. I really loved Mr. Burrows and thought he was one of the best teachers. May god bless your family with good memories.

Tracy Tranbarger Sturgeon on May 13, 2014 at 7:12 AM said:

Sadness fills my heart. Absolutely unbelievable. Mr. Burrows was one of those people that was invincible. His kindness and concern for all of his students was so evident. May it bring comfort to know that so many people care and are giving you support. I send prayers your way knowing that the Lord will be a tower of strength for you.

Laurie (Gitch) Everhardt on May 13, 2014 at 7:00 AM said:

One of the first times I brought my future husband to Sumner, I wanted to stop by the elementary school and show him "A Place for All" any "my" tree. So many years later, Mr Burrow's work and influence stayed with me. My sympathies and prayers to the whole family.

Annie Volker on May 13, 2014 at 6:58 AM said:

"What a beautiful difference one single life has made..."

Janet Copp on May 13, 2014 at 6:55 AM said:

I remember Mr. Burrows as a fun teacher and always loved his class. My thoughts and prayers are with the Burrows family. Janet Copp

Therese Heyer on May 13, 2014 at 6:40 AM said:

Wanda and family: So many have mentioned what a great teacher Larry was. I was one of the very lucky few who had him for the first year he taught in the sixth grade at Sumner. I remember enjoying his class and his smile. I also remember that it was very unusual to have a male teacher in grade school. I recall the day that President Kennedy was shot and how he shared that with only a few of us at first. It is apparent that the smile remained throughout his life! I only hope that knowing how many lives he touched and made better by his mere presence will help you deal with the grief of losing him. His was truly a life well-lived.

Angi (Brown) Strand on May 13, 2014 at 5:35 AM said:

Mr. Burrows helped many of us thru our first lesson of death. We watched the NASA shuttle explode in January 1986. Many of us had never dealt with such an event. It was not a lesson in our science books, but it was a lesson in life. Larry was a teacher that we all knew and looked up to. Thank you for sharing him with so many students. We are better people because of his gifts.

Stacey Snyder on May 13, 2014 at 4:54 AM said:

Great teachers are known by many and there presence in our world is revered and respected. Treasure those memories as his will live on in the many lives he touched. Blessings to each of you as you pick up the pieces and carry on~

Carroll and Jackie Jenkins on May 13, 2014 at 4:41 AM said:

Wanda and family, you have our deepest sympathy,
Mr. Burrows was a wonderful teacher and a great man.

Kevin Frisch family on May 13, 2014 at 4:32 AM said:

We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Larry. Everyone in our family had so much respect for this kind and caring man. Larry had many gifts but one of his best was his ability to make everyone feel special- he had such an interest and concern for all the people he knew. Everyone will miss Larry- one of Gods very BEST!!!

The David Slick Family on May 13, 2014 at 12:29 AM said:

Our family all had the pleasure of having Mr. Burrows as our teacher in Durant Elementary, our kids several years later of course, this shows his love of a job he performed very well, our sincere sympathy to the family, may you find comfort with memories made, and peace from above.

Cindy (Lande) Kinn on May 12, 2014 at 11:29 PM said:

Dear Wanda, Steve, Bob, and family,
My thoughts are with you all. I played softball and basketball under Coach Burrow's. He was extremely motivating and shared his love of the game, so we loved it too. I will miss seeing him riding around town on his bicycle and sharing those wonderful, chocolate chip cookies with the "perfect" amount of pecans in them, with us at school. Very stunned and saddened by this news.
Love and prayers,
Cindy Kinn

Josh and Wendy Troutman on May 12, 2014 at 9:27 PM said:

Soooooo sorry to hear the news. Mr. Burrows was the best- wonderful teacher, and an even better person. Prayers for Wanda, Steve, Bob and their families.

Marty Vermeer Family on May 12, 2014 at 9:10 PM said:

Our sympathy to your family! We know he will be greatly missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

The Hanson-Pollock Family on May 12, 2014 at 8:41 PM said:

We were so sorry to hear about Larry's death. A great man with a wonderful family!! Our thoughts are with all of you.

Ken Schoephoerster on May 12, 2014 at 8:40 PM said:

So sorry to hear this!! He was my sixth grade teacher as well! A great teacher and person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Burrows family!! My condolences Wanda, Steve and Bob!

Diane Weltner & Wendall Kueker on May 12, 2014 at 8:37 PM said:

Wanda, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Larry's passing. He was my 6th grade teacher in Durant Elementary and I still remember special times in our classroom, especially watching Herb Hake on the black & white television set on Iowa History. He was one of my favorite teachers and an influential part of my life. He was also my girl's softball coach when he started the program in Sumner. He was a great man that touched many lives and one that will always be remembered.

Dale Niemeyer on May 12, 2014 at 8:36 PM said:

My prayers go out to Wanda, Steve, and Bob. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He touched so many hearts. He also believed in all his students, and made us believe in ourselves. God Bless!

Andrea Baier on May 12, 2014 at 8:33 PM said:

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Burrows passing. He will be missed greatly. I will never forget how he helped me when I first moved to Sumner and had him for my homeroom teacher. I didn't always look forward to school but when I got there he also created me with a smile, got me talking and eventually he got me smiling with in 15 minutes of arriving to school everyday.

Leah (McKinney) Kruse on May 12, 2014 at 8:23 PM said:

Wanda, Steve & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you.
I read many comments posted and it seems I'm not the only one who still uses Mr. Burrows instead of Larry. I guess that says a lot about the impact he made on so many young people who passed through his classroom.
I remember a project we did I'm his class trying to put 1000 things in one spot. Our class chose paper punches & the other class chose kernels of corn. To this day, 21 years later, I still think about that every time I empty a three-hole paper puncher.
I've run into him over the years at various sports events and he never forgot who I was. I don't think I was a standout student, I've always just thought he cared for his students and remembered us all in one way or another. I'm grateful I was one of them, because I too remember the day I finally got to see the stars under the dome in his room. I can still find consultations because of his science class.
Thoughts and prayers for everyone in this confusing and sad time. Anyone who crossed his path was lucky to have met him.
John 3:16~ For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son for whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God speed.

Deena Huber ( Erhardt) on May 12, 2014 at 8:19 PM said:

Wanda , Steve, Bob & families :: I was sadden to hear of Larry's passing. He was one of my favorite teacher's - he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nena Winter on May 12, 2014 at 8:12 PM said:

My deepest sympathy to Wanda, and family. Larry was a superior teacher with a style that just made you love science! And outside the classroom his humor and wit were always appreciated. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know him and am proud to call myself one of his students.

Connie Collins on May 12, 2014 at 8:12 PM said:

My sympathy to Wanda and family! Larry will always be remembered as the upper elementary teacher, at Durant Elementary, who would allow Special Education students to be integrated into his science class. By doing that, he was a leader for others to emulate!

Sonya (Shonley) Lorntson on May 12, 2014 at 8:04 PM said:

So sad to hear. Mr. Burrows was always one of my favorite teachers! Prayers to the whole family during this hard time!

Susan (Leech) Dalandan on May 12, 2014 at 7:48 PM said:

So sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful man. He leaves a wonderful legacy in the lives of all those he touched and was a wonderful influence on so many. My thoughts and prayers for the Burrows family.

Sherry (Meyer) Johnson on May 12, 2014 at 7:42 PM said:

My deepest sympathies to Wanda and all of Larry's family. What a great teacher and wonderful man to have as a neighbor. Mom would mention Larry quite often and all of the nice things he would do to help her out. Rest in peace Mr. Burrows you have touched many lives.

Becky (Dudolski) Masters on May 12, 2014 at 7:38 PM said:

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Burrows family. Mr. Burrows was one of my favorite teachers. My parents would always wait to hear my Mr. Burrows' said story every night! I have great memories of my 6th grade year!

Chris Peden (Christi Gaffney) on May 12, 2014 at 7:32 PM said:

My heartfelt condolences for your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Bockhaus on May 12, 2014 at 7:32 PM said:

I am so sorry for the loss of a great man. Wanda you have my deepest sympathies. Not only did I have him as a teacher, but my children did as well. He will be missed by many...

Bycrofts on May 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM said:

Wanda and Bob, we are so very sorry for the loss of Larry. The softball games and other sports will never be the same. It was always so nice to see Larry and Wanda at the games. Our thoughts and continued prayers are with each of you. I know it will never get easier, but I hope that memories and happy times will replace the sorrow that you are currently experiencing. God's blessings always. Ted, Missy, Colby and Keely Bycroft

Kim (Oleson) Hohensee on May 12, 2014 at 7:20 PM said:

Wanda, Steve, and Bob,
Oh my goodness, what a shock to read about Larry's sudden and unexpected passing. To say the least I was totally taken by surprise and my heart just sank. Larry (Mr. Burrows as I was growing up) was one of my favorite teachers in elementary school; and he was one of a couple science teachers that actually made me like science. I'll always remember his love for teaching and coaching; and how he cared for his students and athletes. He was always so patient with me, especially during our science experiments and rewinding the film on the film projectors we had in elementary school. I know Larry will be missed by his family, grandchildren and all of those whose lives he touched. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of a husband, father and grandfather that was loved by so many. May God give you the strength and courage as you go through this difficult time. Thinking of all of you - Kim

Diane (Meyer) Dockendorf on May 12, 2014 at 7:18 PM said:

My thoughts and sympathy to Wanda and the entire family. Mr. Burrows, Larry, was one of my teacher that cared for each and every one of his students and was one of many favorites. He will be missed by many. God bless you all!!

Scott Shonka on May 12, 2014 at 7:09 PM said:

Wanda, Steve, Bob and families. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mr. Burrows passing. He was such a great teacher and impacted so many of us through his teaching and life. He will be greatly missed. May your pain ease with each day, your smiles return quickly, and your memories last forever.

Joni Waters Spencer on May 12, 2014 at 7:06 PM said:

Each of you have my sincere sympathy. May memories comfort all of you during this time. The few times I got to hang out with your parents were precious...whether at Wartburg Football Games or Sumner Softball Tournaments. Thoughts & prayers are with each of you. ~Joni

Ashle Dittmer on May 12, 2014 at 7:05 PM said:

Mr Burrow's was one on my favorite teachers! I'll never forget sixth grade science when we finally got to see the stars under the dome in his class room! It was great! I also enjoyed caring for him while I was a nurse at Allen Hospital. He was always fun to look after.
Prayers for you and your family.

Tim Reding on May 12, 2014 at 7:04 PM said:

Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry. I remember him always giving Sue a bad time when he had the chance. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Britnee Ramirez on May 12, 2014 at 7:01 PM said:

Mr. Burrows was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I remember that our science journals were not only a place for observations of the natural world but also a safe place to report bullying and crises. In those pages we also wrote notes to each other about the Gulf War, which made me very fearful and sad. Because of his outdoor nature lab, I became convinced to become a natural scientist...at least until high school. Ultimately, instead, I read a lot of science fiction and am now a college educator.

Jackie Heller Bowyer on May 12, 2014 at 6:56 PM said:

Wanda, Steve and Bob- I am so so sorry to hear about Larry. I know you will miss him dearly, but look forward to the day you can all be together again in perfect health and happy times. Praying for Gods comfort as you go through the coming days. The memory I think of from so many years ago is the yummy battered fish he would make ?Hugs to all of you.

Anne Hennessey on May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM said:

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man and one of my favorite teachers. Our thoughts are with your family in this difficult time.

Renée Piehl Wheaton on May 12, 2014 at 6:07 PM said:

Wanda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you at this difficult time.
Larry was passionate about his students - he made science fun to experience. He convinced me dissections were fun and we made the planetarium together one spring break. He truly inspired me - as I eventually became a science teacher and often times think about whether Mr Burrows would do an activity or not. He was my role model as an educator and I cannot begin to describe how much his caring and friendship meant to me. He will be missed by many.
Renée

Brent Johns on May 12, 2014 at 6:03 PM said:

So sad to hear of Larry's passing. May God's Spirit bless Wanda and their family with comfort in this time of sadness.

Butch Brown on May 12, 2014 at 6:00 PM said:

I played baseball with Larry and he was a really good guy.
I was also basketball manager when New Hartford was district champs.
Larry was a champ all around.
I know that all people that knew him will miss him greatly.

Mike & Nancy Petersen on May 12, 2014 at 5:55 PM said:

Sumner has lost one of the best! Our thoughts are with your family.

Dean and Judy Zupke on May 12, 2014 at 5:31 PM said:

Wanda, Bob, Steve and families,
We are very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out all of you at this time.

Krystle Fox on May 12, 2014 at 5:28 PM said:

He will be a greatly missed man, he was one of the best school teachers a child could ask for! I was very shocked by the news! Now I am sure him and Mr. Lowell Frisch are having a good time reuniting!

Darla Hildebrandt on May 12, 2014 at 5:20 PM said:

So very sad to hear of Larry's passing. We just talked on Wednesday what tomatoes to buy for the best salsa. I will miss that awesome smile he had. He has touched many, many lives!

The Coulson Family on May 12, 2014 at 4:55 PM said:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers.

Lynn Scott on May 12, 2014 at 4:36 PM said:

Wanda, Steve, Bob and families -
My deepest condolences. I just found out and am shocked and surprised. Larry was truly one of the very best of men both personally and professionally. He touched so many lives and left big impressions on so many of us. I have so many memories of my grade school days in his and Lowell Frisch's teasing. There was the piped in sunshine, walking slanted and I can't forget the time I broke the big thermometer. Larry was probably one of my most influential teachers in my life. You will find as my family has that keeping all of these happy memories alive are what make the days easier to get through. Your family will be in my prayers in the days to come and know that God has you in His arms.

Irv and Marion Heying on May 12, 2014 at 4:34 PM said:

Wanda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Neither of us can believe it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping your wonderful memories of the great guy, Larry was, will sustain you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dale & Beverly Converse on May 12, 2014 at 4:14 PM said:

So saddened by the news.He will truly be missed. Especially out at the Marsh ice fishing. As Dale will remember him sitting on his pail out on the ice and fishing was always the conversation when they met.Out prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time.

Chris Burns Brinkopf on May 12, 2014 at 3:33 PM said:

Wanda and Family, I was just so shocked and saddened by the news of Larry's passing. I, like many, many others, will miss him so much. He was such an inspiration to me, especially when we discussed our rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. He was like the energizer bunny that just kept on going, even when he was hurting. My deepest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time. Blessings to each of you and may all the memories you made with Larry sustain you now and for days and years to come.

Diane Zabel on May 12, 2014 at 12:51 PM said:

Larry was a great teacher!!! He made science fun, which was tuff. My sympathy to the family.

Tracy (Fletcher) Anderson on May 12, 2014 at 12:41 PM said:

I'm so sorry to hear this. He was one of my favorite teachers!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!

Gerald & Carol Miner on May 12, 2014 at 12:16 PM said:

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing.I always enjoyed talking to him and he gave me his tip for the best chocolate chip cookies.And we all enjoyed all the cookies he shared with us at work.He was an inspiration to both our children, and a wonderful teacher.Thinking of all of you now.

Ed & Tiffany Adams on May 12, 2014 at 11:37 AM said:

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts!

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