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In memory of

Charles L. "Larry" Fanning

of Martin, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his home in Martin at the age of 77

Charles Loren Fanning, better known as Larry to his family and friends, was born March 1, 1934, in Martin, South Dakota, the son of Cameron and Marcella (McLaughlin) Fanning. He grew up in the Martin area graduating from Bennett County High School in 1950.
Larry enlisted in the US Army, and served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge Larry attended college at Cal Poly. Upon graduation he returned to Martin where he worked for the US Postal Service, and ranched three miles south of Martin on the Little White River. After retiring from the Post Office, he remained in Martin, selling the ranch in 2010.
During his lifetime Larry participated in many rodeos.
Survivors include five sons James Fanning and his wife Faye of Windsor, Colorado, Barry Fanning and his wife Lisa of Tacoma, Washington, Forrest Fanning of Rapid City, Steve Fanning of Sturgis, and Loren Fanning and his wife Tamra of Kennewick, Washington; two daughters Cindy Keegan and her husband Ken of Martin, and Andrea Hines and her husband Gary of Martin; nineteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; eleven siblings James Fanning of Martin, William “Bill” Fanning and his wife Philomen of Greely, Colorado, Frances Fanning and his wife Lloyd of Great Falls, Montana, Camillus Blair of Spearfish, Dennis Fanning and his wife Nellie of Camarillo, California, Virgil Fanning and his wife Fran of Rapid City, Butch Fanning and his wife Paulette of Vetal, South Dakota, Tony Fanning and his wife Lupita of Simi Valley, California, Paul Fanning and his wife MaryAnn of Tuthill, South Dakota, Robert “Bob” Fanning and his wife Cathy of Phoenix, Arizona, and Patricia Williams and her husband Lee of Moorcroft, Wyoming; two sister-in-laws Lorena Fanning of Longvalley and Jerry Fanning of Greeley, Colorado; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers Ronnie and Dick Fanning.
A rosary service was held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant.
Interment with military honors by the Martin American Legion Post #240 was at the Martin Community Cemetery.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Martin, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Bryan Sorensen

MUSIC
MaryAnn Fanning - Stuart Livermont
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
"My Daddy's Always Been A Cowboy"
"When I Get Where I'm Going"

LECTORS
Trish Williams - Camillus Blair

ALTAR SERVERS
Cameron Fanning - Rhett Fanning

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Bill Fanning - Tony Fanning 

GIFT BEARERS
James Fanning - Paul Fanning

USHERS
Jason Fanning - Josh Fanning
Shane Fanning - Jim Fanning

PALLBEARERS
James Fanning - Bill Fanning
Frances Fanning - Dennis Fanning
Virgil Fanning - Butch Fanning
Tony Fanning - Paul Fanning - Bob Fanning

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Larry’s Longtime Rodeo Friends

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Martin American Legion Post #240
Martin Cemetery
Martin, South Dakota


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Rosary service: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin.
Interment: Martin Community Cemetery.

  • Barry and family, my sympathy in the loss of your dad. ~ Nancy Peterson Kadoka, SD (7/27/2011)
  • I worked with Larry at the Pierre Post Office and always enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Darlene Cudmore Fort Pierre SD (7/27/2011)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time. We were friends and neighbors in Ft.Pierre and I used to babysit Loren when he was just a toddler. ~ Ron and Vicki Swanson Sioux Falls, SD (7/27/2011)
  • Rest in peace and our deepest sympathy to the entire family. ~ Dr. Sid & Sandi Wechsler Rapid City, SD (7/27/2011)
  • So sad to have a great man leave us. We knew Larry with square dancing. A fun man with a smile for everyone. Always ready to encourage and help anyone. We need more persons like him. You can be proud to call him 'Dad' or 'Friend' He was a super nice man. A great role model for others. God comfort you in your loss. Remember the happy times; his caring actions.
    God bless you.     ~ Greg & Joyce Williamson Rapid City (7/27/2011)
  • I, too, have good, fun memories of Larry.My sympathy to all the family. ~ Audrey Neiffer Philip (7/27/2011)
  • To the Fanning children.
    We were sorry to hear of your love one passing. Our
    Prayers and Love are with you and family. Rely on
    “the God of all comfort.””Throw your burden upon
    Jehovah himself and he himself will sustain you.”
    Psalm 55:22. It is real and vital communication
    with the “ God of all comfort, who comfort us in our
    tribulation.” 2 Corinthians 1:3.4.Psalms 83:18. We look
    forward to seeing our love one again. Psalms 37:29. May
    these scriptures bring comfort to your heart as they have
    mine in time of sadness.

     ~ Lee & Irene Keyes 116 Coney St. Dublin, Ga. 31021 (7/27/2011)