SHERWOOD, Larry Elton

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 03/28/2014 Larry Elton Sherwood, 93, died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at his home in Springerville. He was born May 11, 1920, in Richville to Dan Junius and Sophronia Brown Sherwood. Larry married Mary J. Adair Nov. 9, 1945, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They lived in the Eagar area all of their married lives. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities including ward clerk, bishop of the Eagar 1st Ward, Stake high councilman and Stake patriarch. When asked what he felt was the most important calling he had, he would quickly reply “teacher.” He also served as a missionary in the Southern States Mission. A cowboy and rancher, Larry roped in the Round Valley Rodeo for 63 consecutive years and was among those who secured and built the rodeo grounds. He was a lifelong fan of the Round Valley Elks and an avid lover of pitching horseshoes. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J., parents, two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his children: Dennis, D’Wayne, Tonna Martin, Tina Jarvis, Charlie, Kathleen Davis and Richard, 31 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and many others that he considered to be a part of his family. He frequently reminded them all, “I am still the president.” He is also survived by his brothers: Willis, Stephen, Norval, John and Ray; and sisters Mina Eagar and Anita Gwen Nelson. He will forever be remembered as a friend to all. If you would like to leave a condolence for Larry’s family, visit www.burnhammortuary.com