Rose Hill - VanVickle, Larry Dean, 79, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023. He was born April 14th, 1943 to Wayne and Fern (Gamble) VanVickle in Chanute, Kansas. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather & friend. He was a retired painter at Cessna, having served 40 years, and also served in the National Guard. His hobbies included building clocks, singing at church and his time with his family.He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: LeAnn Crow in 2012; granddaughters: Meriah & Tia Shepherd; and Step-Father: David Fraser. Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years Vevia (Spangler) VanVickle; Son: Bob VanVickle; Grandchildren: Deambra (Brian) Ricke, Kelsey (Logan) Pappenfort, Christopher Crow & Jillian (Cole) Seitz; Great-Grandchildren: Carter, Beckett, Lincoln, Teagan, Lillian, Taelyn & Thea; Sister: Ila Bush; numerous other relatives & friends. Visitation: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary Mulvane Chapel 501 SE Louis Blvd. Mulvane, Kansas 67110. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at First Baptist Church - Udall 207 E. Lewis St. Udall, Kansas 67146. Interment to follow at Udall Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Good Shepherd Hospice or Alzheimer's Association.