Lawrence McGoven

Lawrence "Larry" Earl McGoven, 69, of Zimmerman, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, danced joyfully into heaven on Friday, July 30, 2010, embraced by the love and prayers of his family. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Grand Forks, ND to Ardell and Margaret (Waxvic) McGoven. Larry grew up in Grand Forks and attended St. James Academy, graduated from Central High School in 1959, and was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1964, working as a Military Police Officer and Chaplain Assistant. Larry married Carol Weathersby in Grand Forks, ND and they were blessed with a daughter, Holly (Danny) Lasyone, Pollack Pines, CA. Carol died in 1983. For many years Larry worked for Absey Motors and the Sacramento Bee. He also owned and operated Duffy's Tavern and managed the Broken Drum Tavern. On June 12, 1987, Larry married Maribeth (Olson). As a devoted dad, he adored their children: Camille, Kayla, and Aaron. In addition to his dedication to his family, Larry worked as a Security Officer for O'Brien Security, Dubuque, IA; Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD; Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN; and Grand Casino, Mille Lacs, MN. He was an award winning salesman for the Argus Leader Newspaper, Sioux Falls, SD. Larry was a man of gentle strength, deep faith, and contagious joy. His laughter, stories, singing, warmth and love will be forever cherished. "Go in peace and dance on Glory's side. Fly to Jesus and live!" Larry is survived by his wife; children; grandchildren: Brittni and Jessica, Sacramento, CA; brothers Robert (Janice), Grand Forks; Gary, San Antonio, NM; and Charles (Teresa), Buckeye, AZ; 2 sisters: Vickie Knight, Anna, TX and Tammie Grant, Loveland, CO, and many other dear family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.