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The Life of LARRY LELAND WESTLUND

Larry L. Westlund, formerly of Urbandale, went home to God at the age of 73 on August 18, 2011. Larry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 2, 1938, the son of Carl and Margaret Westlund.

Larry grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School on June 7, 1956. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserves and was called to active duty on February 2, 1959. He served in Okinawa, Japan for 2 years and received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy on February 1, 1965.

While married, Larry had a son, Larry Westlund, Jr. Over the course of his life, Larry worked for Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel for 11 years as a Payroll Supervisor and Communications Data Services for 12 years as a Payroll Accountant. Larry also worked at Akkerman Realty as an Office Manager after obtaining his realtor’s license.

Larry suffered many challenges in his life, but through it all he was a born again Christian and was greatly loved.

He is survived by his son, Larry O’Neil (Westlund), his sister Cindy (Jim) Hoepker of Urbandale, Iowa, and his brother James (Marilyn) Westlund of Show Low, Arizona.

A memorial graveside service will be held September 17, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines at the Garden of the Good Shepherd (northwest corner). Family and friends are welcome to attend.

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