Larry E. Tallman

North Hyde Park: Larry Errol Tallman, 82, of North Hyde Park passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021.

He was born February 22, 1939, the son of Wayne and Vera (Gates) Tallman. As a young man, he served in the Vermont National Guard.

On February 14, 1958, he married Virginia J. Morin in Morrisville.

He was first employed by Atlas Plywood and Bullard Lumber, where he made golf tees.  He later worked for Johnson State College in their maintenance department and had rental properties, for several years.  Larry drove school bus for Eden Elementary School and would greet the children each day with a smile and a joyful demeanor.

When he wasn't working, Larry would spend time with family, take long drives in his antique vehicles, and vacation in Lake George with his brother Lynwood. He was a fan of eating at The Cajun snack bar and Sunday breakfast where he would always order biscuits and gravy. Every fall he would travel to fair grounds to play his favorite game, "Bottle Up," often winning large stuffed animals for grandchildren or the local toy drive. When lounging around the house he enjoyed watching the birds at his feeders, old Western's and wrestling on the television and listening to country music, especially Elvis. His wife was the love of his life and his children were his pride and joy.

Survivors include: his wife, Virginia of North Hyde Park; his children, Debra "Debbie" Despault, Julie Day (Sean), Randy Tallman and Penny Demag (Steve); 8 grandchildren, Amy (Jon), Liza (George), Scott (Elle), Amber, Candy, Mike (Ashley), Donovan and Jenna (Nathan); 11 great  grandchildren; brothers, Lynwood Tallman and his wife, Ruth, Romaine Tallman and his wife, Ann, Wayne Tallman and his wife, Jane and a brother-in-law, Everett Rowell and his girlfriend Elaine.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Harriet Rowell and a son-in-law, Todd Demag.

To honor his request there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198  Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick on line condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com