Edward Grant Larkin, Jr.

Edward Grant Larkin, Jr., 86, passed away at home Sunday, January 15, 2017. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 20, 2017, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. He was born in Hoven, SD on June 3, 1930. His parents, Dr. Edward Grant and Jesse Larkin, and two sisters, Dorothy Snedigar and Phyllis Fluegel, precede him in death. Survived by his Wife of 62 years, Delores “Dee” Larkin of Wichita; Sons, John Larkin of Wichita, Dr. E. Grant (Kathy) Larkin III of Lawrence, KS; Daughters, Ann (Steve) West of Clay Center, KS, Mary (Patrick) Tynan of Wichita; Grandsons, Dr. Jeff (Meghan) Larkin of Kansas City, MO, Tom (Mallory) Larkin of Lawrence, KS, Brian Larkin of New York, NY, Andy Larkin of Mesa, AZ, Todd West of Kansas City, MO; Granddaughters, Bridgette (Nathan) West-Williams of Wichita, Maggie West of Topeka, KS, Erin West of Clay Center, KS; Great-granddaughter, Kate Larkin; Step-Great-Granddaughters, Emily, Sophia, Olivia; Sister, Nancy Binnie of Scottsdale, AZ. Grant was a retired Customer Relations Manager with Boeing for almost 40 years. He was named as an "Employee of the Year" and always said "he had the best job there ever was." Grant was known for his friendly smile, quick wit and knew no stranger everywhere he went. He was a generous volunteer with his time and talents helping at Magdalen Church and School, Starkey Inc., ARC, Special Olympics, and Boy Scouts to name a few. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather always keeping up with the special events and activities of his family. His grandchildren were his passion and he was so proud of each of them for their many accomplishments. He was a lover of the outdoors, birds, hunting and a committed Shocker fan, win or lose. As a season ticket holder for 35 years you can bet that Coach Marshall has help from heaven now! Memorials have been established with: Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206; Starkey, Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209.