STAUDT, Larry John. Dec. 26, 1942 - Aug. 2, 2011. Larry passed away peace- fully in his sleep at the age of 68 from heart complications at his home in South Surrey. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sandy of 41 yrs; son Corey; daughter Sarah (Justin) and cherished grandchildren Dexter and Marley and by all other family members and many close and dear friends. Larry was born in Regina, SK and eventually resided in the lower mainland in the late 60's where he ran a successful business, Tops Drywall Ltd. for 35 plus years. His love for beautiful things and his creative nature showed through in everything he touched. He loved to entertain and had a flair for cooking and gardening. Larry was a true sports and fishing enthusiast and had just returned from an annual trip to Langara Fishing Lodge. He lived life to the fullest, enjoyed travelling and had many wonderful memories of the countries he had visited. Thank you to all the family, friends, neighbours and business associates for their love, support and gifts of generosity during this difficult time. A celebration of Larry's life will be held Tuesday, August 16th , from 10am-12pm at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Ave, Surrey. 604-596-8866. In lieu of flowers, if you're so inclined, donations can be made to any charity of your choice.