Larry Robert Halladay

Larry R. Halladay, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at his home in Grantsville, Utah, after several years of health challenges. Larry was born on May 17, 1959, to Robert J. (Bob) and Arlene Johnson Halladay in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Grantsville High School in 1977 and then served a two-year mission in England, where he met many new and interesting people. He later graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in 1990.

Larry married Evon Reeder Halladay on October 9, 1993, and they shared 31 happy years together. Over the years, he worked in various fields, including as a flagger for road construction, a substitute teacher, at Hills Brothers Chemical, and as a security guard at the Salt Lake International Airport for 12 years. He was an avid fisherman and took every opportunity to fish whenever he could. He enjoyed playing tennis in his younger years and was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by his wife, Evon; their dog, Mia; and siblings Patty, Bobbi Jo, Bonnie, Arlene, Roxann, Eldon, and Tonya, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished lifelong friends. Larry will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Arlene Halladay, as well as his grandparents, uncles, and aunts.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Active Care, Onsite Caregivers, and the doctors who supported him throughout his illness. Special thanks are also extended to the Grantsville 10th Ward for their kindness and support during Larry's passing.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., with a visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Grantsville 10th Ward Chapel, 81 North Church Street, Grantsville, Utah.

Live streaming will be available at the following link: https://grantsville.live/grantsville10th

"Pick me up, Lord, and hold me in Your loving arms. Protect me from the pressures of the day and remove the heaviness from my heart."