Lawrence “Larry” Wilbur Dalton, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025.
Larry was born with a gentle spirit, a steady honesty, and a quiet strength that guided him throughout his life. For many years he owned and operated a business specializing in microscope sales and repair, a trade that suited his careful hands and thoughtful mind.
Larry spent 63 devoted years married to the love of his life, Barbara. Together they traveled, explored, and shared a deep admiration for the mountains they both loved. Larry had a soft spot for dogs, who were always drawn to his calm kindness.
He was a good, honest, stoic man; someone who always tried to do what was right and lived with integrity. His love for Barbara was unwavering, and those who knew him often saw his tenderness most clearly in the way he cared for her.
Larry is preceded in death by his son, Larry Grant Dalton. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Dalton, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will carry his memory forward with love.
His family and friends will forever remember him for his quiet generosity, his warmth, and the steady goodness he brought to every day.
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Funeral services provided by:
Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - Northwest/Arvada7577 W. 80th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003

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