Larry Penrod, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona, found external peace on August 22, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1923, in Pinetop, Arizona. Larry was son to Elmer and Edna Penrod. He enlisted in the US Navy August 19, 1942. During his time there he served on the U.S.S. Dixie, a destroyer tender ship, as a signal man in the south pacific. Upon being discharged he married his high school sweetheart Helen Douros in Los Angeles, California, on August 11, 1945.
Larry worked as a Phoenix police officer from 1948 until 1969. He also worked for the state of Arizona DES until his retirement. Larry is survived by his son L. Mitchell and his daughter-in-law Nancy.
Larry was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held for Larry on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Jacque Schell
Our hearts are with you Mitchel land Nancy.
C J Viloria
Larry was my supervisor over 40 years ago at DES. I was very young and just starting my career and he always told me to “Make paper” as in document everything. He also encouraged me to be a blood donor and I recall he proudly wore his gallon pins and bolo ties. RIP, Larry.
sandy (strait) morrissey
Mitchell and Nancy,
Larry and Helen were neighborhood friends with our family. He and our dad went trout fishing in creeks in the White Mountains. Larry often stopped in to see how our dad was doing after our mom passed. He was very kind.