Larry L. Harwood

Larry Harwood, 79, of Port Hope, Michigan, passed away on September 22, 2024, surrounded by many of his loving family after a very brief illness. Larry was born on May 11, 1945 to Glenn and Jane Harwood. He graduated from Port Hope High School in 1964. He and Joyce Sengstock were married on July 24,1965, and enjoyed 59 years of marriage with three children. He found his career in truck driving with Harold McTaggart Trucking in Port Hope, eventually operating his own company, Harwood Trucking in Port Hope until his retirement. Larry was a great father and a great husband who had a great sense of humor and had a good time wherever he was. He loved bowling, singing, dancing, and even playing the spoons in his younger years. He enjoyed many years with his motorcycle friends, with whom he and Joyce spent many vacations touring much of the country. He loved cars, and he was especially proud of always having the cleanest vehicles around, and so he did auto detailing as a hobby after retirement. Enjoying lawn care, we are somewhat certain he is already signed up for his spot on the lawn care crew in Heaven. 😉 Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Glenn and Jane (Kiefer) Harwood. Parents-in-law: Art and Lena Sengstock. Brothers: Neil, Gene, and Hugh Harwood. Sisters: Shirley and Karen Harwood. Brothers-in-law: Ponch (Alan) Pankow, Robert Smith, and Dan May. Sisters-in-law: Beatrice (Hugh) Harwood and Barbara (Gary) Harwood. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Joyce. His brother, Gary Harwood. His children, Rick (Heather) Harwood, Kari Ann (Chris) VerEllen, and Randy (Colleen) Harwood. Grandchildren: Nick VerEllen, Stephanie VerEllen, Andrew Harwood, Miranda Parish, Ryan (Brooke) VerEllen, Eric VerEllen, Brandon Harwood, and Randy Harwood Jr. Great-grandchildren: Lillian VerEllen, Konner VerEllen, Lauren Furne, Quinn VerEllen, and Margo VerEllen. Brothers-in-law: Artie (Betty) Sengstock, and Daryl (Kim) Sengstock. Sisters-in-law: Brenda (Butch) Friedland, Elaine (Roy) Reinke, Lola Smith, Darla Pankow, and Deanna May. And, of course, his very-favored dog, Luigi. He will definitely be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28th at St. John's Lutheran Church- 4527 Second St. Port Hope at 9:00am with a Memorial Service at 10am. Memorial contributions can be made to the Blue Water Hospice Home. Cremation arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Harwood Family.

Larry L. Harwood

May 11, 1945 - September 22, 2024