Larry Milton Halve, 73, passed from this life on Saturday June 30th, 2012. He was born March 29, 1939 in Altus, Oklahoma to Rudolph Hans Halve and Fern Milton Halve. Survivors include the family he cherished: his loving wife of 35 years, Lynda Eddings Halve, and his children Lance and wife, Kimberly; Kristin and husband, Mark; Doug and wife, Melissa; 7 beautiful grandchildren: Max, Zack, Mason, Matthew, Kaitlin, Connor and Claire; and his sister, Shirlene Halve Willey, her husband Phil, 3 nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews. He was a husband, father, coach, mentor, neighborhood pool manager, and all around great guy. Many remember Larry because of the profound and loving impact he had on them. He graduated from Altus High School in 1957. At 17, with the permission of his parents, Larry joined the Army National Guard 45th infantry and served his country as a tank commander. Later he earned his degree from Southwestern State University in Science and Education. After college, Larry taught science and spent summers harvesting wheat to help support his mother and sister. Larry moved to OKC in 1963 and found his lifelong calling in the insurance business working for The Hartford Insurance Company. It was in this field that he found his true passion for business, working at the Leslie Insurance Agency, where he later became a partner. In 1971, Larry joined the Tulsa Home Builders Association and was a board member for over 25 years, where he won many awards including "Associate of the Year", and chaired the annual Tulsa Home and Garden Show. In 1989, Larry and his partners, Bob Kenney and Bob Mathis, joined CFR Insurance Agency. After a semi-retirement, Larry and his wife Lynda spent their time traveling the World. Larry's love of life and energy will be missed by so many. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Larry Halve to The Ryal Indian School, Tulsa Boy's Home, or charity of choice. Funeral Services will be Thursday July 5th at 10am at First United Methodist Church, 1115 S BOULDER AVE Tulsa, OK. Share memories of Larry with the family at www.ultimatetributes.com . We "Love YOU More"...Larry Halve.

Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500.