Richard Lyle Larkin

Beloved husband of Virginia M. Larkin to whom he was married for 65 years, and loving father of Susan Corwin, Janis Cosgrove and Beth Curtis; adored grandfather of Michael, Ryan, and Matthew Cosgrove; Jenna Corwin Moscoso and David Corwin. A long-time Prescott resident, Richard passed away quietly in his sleep.  He was born in Poniac, Michigan and raised in Northville, Michigan.  Richard's oldest brother Harry, a hero of Omaha Beach, precedeceased him; his sister Verna Thompson lives in Garden City, Michigan.  Richard served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. Dick's varied interest includes all sports, especially baseball, and in later years, slow pitch ball in the Prescott Senior Softball League.  He had been an avid golfer, winning serveral amateur trophies, and in the early 70's, he learned to pilot an airplane.  In 1981 he and Virginia acquired horses, and they enjoyed taking part in many parades and trail rides with friends.  Dick was a past president of the Prescott Saddle Club. Singing was one of his favorite accomphlishments.  He was a member of the Prescottones and of the United Methodist Church choir-and truly enjoyed singing with a quartet comprised of church members, aptly named the Chancel Four. Virginia was the love of his life, and he always credited everything they shared to her love and understanding.  He is now happily reunited with his father, who died when Richard was only seven, his two sisters who died in early childhood and a very loving, dedicated mother.