Donald Andrew LaRone
September 4, 2021
Messages of Condolence
I just wanted to pass on my sincerest, warmest wishes to all the LaRone family at this time. I have known and worked with Don over the last 20 years and he has a special place in my heart. He was a cherished employee and a great great friend to me over the years. Always going above and beyond to help out. I have too many stories to tell honestly, he was there for a lot of hilarious times. He being a big part of the humour usually. I am also a "driver" of sorts, a motor head, a lover of all things with tires and an engine. I have a home in the cariboo and Don loved to give me a hard time about traveling up on my own. What are you gonna do up there, he would always ask me. As taught by Don, I have an appointment this week to get the old snow tires on! I have an old classic car, he always thought that was pretty funny, "what are you doing with that thing?" he would ask. I will miss his stories, his great big hugs and being able to call him anytime for a great chat. I would like to take a road trip, much like Don really was looking forward to doing once all the restrictions and his health allowed, I would like nothing more to drive to Iron Bridge and visit my friend once more. I / we (he had quite the fan club) love you and will miss you LaRone. To the LaRone family, you are in our thoughts as we share our memories of Don. ~ shannon murphy
I have missed the closest friend I have ever had. He was the most moral man I have ever known my whole life. He was my best friend for 35 years. He was extremely intelligent! We argued about politics constantly. He had more in depth insight into everything of importance. to me he was a bother. I felt I disappointed him at times. I regret that. I was proud that he was my friend. Yes he was a loner, not to me he wasn't. Once upon a time we were very close. I hope there is after life. So I can see you again Don. My dear friend. I would like it if it is possible for Gordon to get in touch with me through Dean, a friend of Don. there are have been few people I've met, know of that could match Don's ethics, his morality, his kindness. He at one time was family to my family. And vice versa. My brother and mother. He was like another son to my mother. another brother to my brother. The comments I have made here on Don's character might seem grandiose. All of if it was hard imperial proven fact. Demonstrated in action to those who knew him and strangers, to the family members I know. Norm, Gordon, and all the rest of the LaRone clan. My condolences. Your brother, uncle, was the best person one could be lucky enough to have in their life, he enriched mine. I miss him terribly. My wife Nancy who is very good at reading people thought the world of Don. She knew he was special. Rest in peace old friend John Garthson ~ John Garthson