Larry Delano Shay, age 85 of York, NE died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Seward, NE. He was born to Gail and Vera (Harless) Shay in Lincoln, NE on November 27, 1938. Larry attended schools in David City and York, NE. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957 and was stationed at San Diego, California. Larry served on the USS Buck Destroyer as a seaman until 1960, and then received an honorable discharge.
Larry and Marilyn (Johnson) Shay were united in marriage October 27, 1963 in Washington, Kansas. To this union two sons were born, Jerry and Steven. Larry was employed at Geis Motor Company, York Packing Plant, Champion Home Builders, and worked part time at Sutter Appliance Store. Larry enjoyed working on cars, telling stories about his time in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in York.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marilyn of York, son Jerry (Renee) Shay of Lincoln, NE and son Steve (Julie) Shay of Glendale, California; grandchildren: Erin (Scott) Gropp of Fort Moore, Georgia, Sarah Shay of Lincoln, and Thomas “T.C.” Shay of Glendale, California; and great grandchildren: Jax, Amelia, and Ava Gropp of Fort Moore, Georgia. He is also survived by his sisters Gloria Bellows of York and Judy (Frank) Eret of Seward, NE, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Royce Bellows, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church in York with the Reverend Ben Francisco officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in York. Visitation will be held from 1-8 pm on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Hour or Mission Central.