Larry Kim Dorig Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Larry Kim Dorig

May 06, 1954 - November 18, 2018

Obituary For Larry Kim Dorig

Larry Kim Dorig of Spirit River, AB passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, AB.

Larry was born May 6, 1954 in Spirit River, AB to Walter Dorig and Thelma “Jean” Smyth. He was raised, along with his brother Glen, on their family farm where they spent their days getting into mischief and fun. It was often said he loved living on the farm where multiple families lived so he could have supper at the house with the best deserts that night. When he was 11 years old, the family moved to Abbotsford, BC where Larry and Glen found all new adventures to get into. In 1973, he married his wife Suzanne and together they moved back to Spirit River to raise their 2 children, Ken and Brandy-Kim. In April of 1976, Larry went to work for Dave Ross equipment where he continued to work for over 42 and a half years until his passing.

Larry was loved by all. He was quick to laugh and even quicker to lend a helping hand to his fellow friend. He cherished his family above all else and doted on his 2 grandchildren Ethan and Lily-Jean. The journey he went through in the last few months was a long and scary time but he faced it head on with courage and strength. Cracking jokes right up to his last moments.

He leaves behind his brother Glen Dorig; son Ken Dorig; daughter Brandy-Kim (Dennis) Cradduck; grandchildren Ethan and Lily-Jean Cradduck; uncles Ted Smyth and Gerry (Kathy Doll Smyth; aunts Edna Kazakawich, Evelyn Blimkie, Judy (James) Brenan, and Carol Smyth; as well as many beloved younger cousins and more friends than I could ever list.

He was predeceased by his father Walter Dorig, mother Jean Yablonski, sister Luise, grandparents Charles and Madge Smyth, and uncle Arnold Smyth.

The void that will be left in lives of those who loved Larry will be great. There was never a room he didn’t light up or a heart that he did not touch.

A Celebration of Life for both Larry and his mother Jean will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 1:00pm, at the Rycroft Ag Society (5010 49 Ave., Rycroft, AB).

Please see the links below to the tribute videos for Larry and Thelma.

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June 24, 2021

Sawers Jim and Gaynel

So sorry to hear about your dad, He will be missed by this whole community, Remember the good times and this will help but grieve when you should Always speak of him often, Hugs and prayers to you May God give you strength at this time Jim and Gaynel
June 24, 2021

MacKay Earl and Bobbi

Our deepest condolences to the Dorig family we are so sad to hear the loss of Larry and Jean so close together. Sending hugs and prays to you all.
June 24, 2021

Pybus Del and Marion

Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Our sympathy to all the family. Remember the good times.
June 24, 2021

Polasek Jim

Hi. I want to share something that your said to me during a visit we had a long time ago. He said: Brandy got married! He was quite serious as he went into what a big deal it was for a dad to have his little girl get married. Then both your parents broke out in great big smiles and said â??guess what.....SHE GOT A NICE GUY!!!!!â?? Every visit with your dad after that included some news about you and your family. You had a very proud dad. Many good memories of your dad and your grandma. Jim Polasek
June 24, 2021

Polasek Jim

Hi: thinking about a visit I had with Jean at momâ??s apartment in GP. May have been the last time that I saw Jean. Sitting. Talking. Jean starts to laugh and tells us about the summer she sent Larry and Glen to bible camp. She had sent her family bible with them. It didnâ??t come home with them. Decades later it came to light that the boys had traded her bible to the preacherâ??s son for some â??girlie â?? magazines Thanks for telling Jeanâ??s story so well. Lots of good memories. Jim
June 24, 2021

Richard Sharon

It is with deep sadness that I send My condolences, thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 To all of you in this difficult time Larry was a lifelong friend and will be Missed in so many ways May the precious memories youâ??ve shared keep him In your heart until you meet again

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