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 * Larry Hart--obituary**

LARRY WAYNE HART
Larry Wayne Hart, 70, of Mount Vernon passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born April 25, 1941 in Huron, South Dakota to John C. and Erma Mae (Meyer) Hart.

He attended Mount Vernon High School and Bellingham Barber School, and worked for 31 years as a barber for Navy Resale at Whidbey NAS, Oak Harbor. Upon retirement, he still barbered at home for his special friends.

Larry served in the US Marine Corps, and was a member of Nile Shriners International-Disney Unit and was their area rep for the Children's Burn Unit; a life member and past master of Masonic Lodge Garfield #41; life member of Scottish Rite; and life member of Elks Lodge.

He enjoyed refinishing furniture, gardening, watching wrestling and casino time. Knowing no strangers, you always knew who Larry was. He always introduced himself saying, "I'm Larry Hart!" Satisfied with life, he told his family that he had done everything in his life he wanted to do.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Sheila; three daughters, Shannon Hart-Biazzo (and husband, Joe), Julie Nelson (and Bruce), Laurie Castle (and husband, Bill); a special nephew, Carl Wayne (and wife, Evette); one brother, Harold (and wife, K.C.) Hart; two sisters, Barbara Heller (and husband, Ray) and Karen Onstead (and husband, Joel); two granddaughters; two aunts; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grand-parents, one brother and two sisters.

A special thanks to Dr. Jafari and his medical team; Hospice of the Northwest, especially Susan Edwards, Birdie and Jane; and Life Care Center of Mount Vernon Staff for the comfort and care provided during his final days.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Kern Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery Mausoleum.