Larry L Shirts, 59, of Port Huron Twp., passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 in his residence following an illness of six weeks.
He was born to Vernon and Margaret Shirts on August 21, 1947 in Port Huron, graduated from Port Huron High School in 1965, and married Kathryn D. Elliott on May 27, 1978 in Port Huron.
Larry worked for 16 years for St. Clair Rubber Co. and later worked 24 years for Crawford Door Co. He was a member of Port Huron Lodge #158 L.O.O.M. Port Huron Airie #3702 F.O.E. and was a former member of the Port Huron Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed small engines. He also participated in the Eagles Lodge and the Hillger’s Bar canned food drive.
Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 29 years, Kathryn D. Shirts; one son, Gerald Vernon Shirts of Clinton Twp.; a brother, Ronald M (Sharon M.) Shirts of Clyde Twp; a nephew, Shannon (Karen) Shirts of Florida; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Jane Elliott of Kimbal Twp.; three sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Ryan of Kimball Twp; Carrie Thompson of Port Huron Twp and Wendy (Gary McDaid of Port Huron; a brother-in=law, Richard (Pam) Elliott of California and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Adi Shirts.
Cremation arrangements were by Smith Family Funeral Home. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery at a later time.