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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Larry McEwen who was born in Clay Center, Nebraska on August 04, 1934 and passed away on May 04, 2007 at the age of 72. We will remember him forever.
Larry Burdette McEwen, 72, retired English and theater arts educator, author; born in Clay Center, Nebraska Aug. 4, 1934 to Gerald E. and Marie L. (Pennington) McEwen. Larry's sisters are Geraldine, Sandra and Deborah. He also had a wonderful StepDad named Wilbur Plautz. Larry was in the U.S. Air Force 1951-1952. He married JoAnne Carlson in 1956. They had two children and later divorced. Larry's daughters are Diana Stiles and Sheila Thompson. He has a step-daughter, Jennifer Rockwell. Larry earned a BS in education 1962 Augustana College, Rock Island IL. He taught English and theater arts at J.D. Darnall Sr High School, Geneseo, IL. from 1962-68. Larry received his MS at Illinois State University 1968 and was Professor of theater Arts Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL 1969-1975. He was counselor for NE Dept of Education, Division of Vocational Rehab in Lincoln NE 1976-1982. He married Charlotte Alloway in 1978.
He was an English teacher at Hastings Senior High School, 1983-1992 in Hastings, NE. He was Guest Lecturer at Mt. Senario College
Ladysmith WI in 1971; Knox College, Galesburg, IL 1974 and Hastings College, Hastings, NE in 1976.
Larry was an Author of "Much Ado About Shakespeare" 1992, "Goose and Fables" 1994, "To Honor Our Fathers and Mothers" 1997.
Author Apple Software; Director of 63 theatrical productions; Author of 7 One-act plays. He contributed numerous articles to professional publications. He was a recipient of a Civic Awards-Graduate Fellowship at Indiana University 1968-1969; Quad-City Music Guild Scholarship 1961-1962. Larry was a member of Academic Computers in English, National Council of Teachers in English, Alpha-Psi Omega and Alpha Phi Omega educational fraternities.
Larry Burdette McEwen passed away on May 4, 2007. Larry has thirteen grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
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Click here to see Larry McEwen's Family Tree |
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Condolences to Larry's family / Terry McEwen (1st cousin )
While I never knew my McEwen cousins because I came along so much later, I do wish to let the family know that I do think of my McEwen relatives and heritage often! I am the son of Leonard McEwen (who is in at least one of the pictures on this site),...
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I love you so much / Erica Thompson (Granddaughter)
Hi Grandpa,
It's Erica. I was looking for my family tree (I wanted to research) and I saw your website. I remembered those times we had at your house. I remember when I was 6 or 5 years old that I would always touch your soft beard. I still ha...
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Living Without You / Sheila (McEwen) Thompson (daughter)
So much of what you told me when I was young is coming back to me now. When I was younger I did not want to discuss death and dying and avoided the subject. Little did I know at the time, you were preparing me for your ...
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Biggest Step! / Brooke Lacy (Granddaughter)
Hey Grandpa! I love you sooo much!!! I have been doing alot lately! I am going to college this fall! Im going to UNK! I just though i would let you know that like my mom did. she said it all pretty much but i just thought i might tell you too...
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Your Granddaughter Brooke will be GROWING to College Soon! / Sheila (McEwen) Thompson (Daughter)
Brooke is GROWING to college. We are so proud of her, Dad. It is time. She is a senior now...Dean, Brooke and I walked all over the campus where Grandma Charlotte went to college yesterday. It was Brooke's 19th Birthday. Brook...
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THANK YOU, Mr. McEwen ! ! ! / Greg Johnson (former student ) Read >> |
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Living in my Heart / Sheila Thompson (Daughter) Read >> |
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Dad, John played at Duncan for YOU last night / Sheila (McEwen) Thompson (daughter) Read >> |
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The Dance / Sandra McEwen (Sister) Read >> |
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There In The Breathless Moment / Sandra McEwen (Sister) Read >> |
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Playing baseball in heaven / Sheila Thompson (daughter) Read >> |
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Out of sight.... but in our Hearts FOREVER! / Brittany Lacy (Grandaughter) Read >> |
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| Larry's Photo Album |
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