Agent Orange and the Vietnam War have claimed another victim well after the war, but far before his time. Larry Allan Garmus died July 1, 2021, from leukemia caused by exposure to Agent

Orange. He would want you to know and remember that the death tolls from wars are only a small part of the real story of the cost of the plague of war. Those of us that knew him best will always remember that, but we are blessed with the memory also of so much more.

There was never any doubt that he adored his wife of 52 years, Gail, and his three children, Sarah, Annie, and Brian.

Early in his life he was known as a geologist and richly talented artist. But deeply kind and deeply passionate, much of his life was spent in pursuit of the way to peace, the truths of faith, and the lost smile of a stranger brought forth by a small joke and the twinkle in his eye. We will miss him so, and we wish him peace. And peace be to you.

He is survived by his wife Gail, children Sarah McCall (Troy) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Annie Elkins of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Brian Garmus (Shaleen) of Carlton, Oregon, 7 grandchildren Ben, Kai, Jack, Charlie, Lucy, Evin, Alexis, 2 sisters Susan Harris of Hawaii; and Lucinda Garmus of Cleveland, Ohio. He is also survived by other loving extended family.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel Lee Garmus, and sister Rebecca Louise Wood.

A graveside service and military honors will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Utah Veteran Memorial Park, 17111 1700 West, Bluffdale, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to semperfifund.org or charity of your choice.