11-05-2009

Larry James Gage, 67

Larry James Gage, 67, of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009.  Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, Iowa.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pursel-Davis Funeral Home.

Larry was born on September 4. 1942, the son of Clifford D. and Ruth J. (Branch) Gage in Webster City, Iowa.  He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1960, and graduated from Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau, MO. in 1964. 

Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.  He worked for Osco Drug in several locations for over ten years.  Larry then joined General Growth Properties as a manager of the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville, AR. for ten years.  He moved back to Marshalltown in 1984, here he worked for the Iowa Veterans Home, from which he retired. 

Larry attended Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown.  He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and granddaughter, Maggie.  His favorite pastimes were fishing, reading, and woodcarving.

Larry will be missed by his two daughters, Susan Gage from Springville AR., and Molly(Jeff) Cook of Rogers AR.;  a granddaughter, Maggie Cook;  one brother, Vern Gage from Brooklyn, IA.;  two aunts, Pauline Nelson of Riverdale, IL. and Lillian Gage of Webster City;  one uncle, Bill (Donna) Branch of Bettendorf, IA., and one niece, a nephew and several cousins.

In eternal life Larry joins his parents and brother, Richard.

Graveside services were held for Larry Gage, 67, of Marshalltown Nov. 9 with the Rev John Wilson officiating.  Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Webster City.  Services included U.S. Flag presentation by the American Legion Post #191 of Webster City.