Dr. Larry K. Sunbury DVM

September 28, 1933 - November 9, 2019

visitation

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Thursday 11/14, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Seymour First United Methodist Church

201 E 3rd St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Friday 11/15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

service

Seymour First United Methodist Church

201 E 3rd St.

Seymour, IN 47274

Friday 11/15, 11:00 am

Dr. Larry K. Sunbury, DVM, 86, of Seymour, passed away unexpectedly at home while watching The Ohio State football game Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Richmond, Ohio to the late James S. and Virgie Belle (Thomas) Sunbury.
Funeral services will be conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service at Seymour First United Methodist Church on Friday, November 15 at 11 am with Revs. Rick Bell and Ed Mead officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Thursday from 3-8 pm and at the church on Friday from 10 am until time of service.
On January 3, 1954, Larry married the love of his life, Joanne Ollila; she survives. Larry and Joanne first met in Junior High School where he was an eighth-grade basketball player and she was a seventh-grade cheerleader. Larry enjoyed many things in life including Grand Cayman vacations, hiking, canoeing, driving through Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge, Texas and Florida summer vacations with family and attending family reunions. He tried to attend as many of the kids and grandkids school and sports events as possible. He always enjoyed the annual OSU football game weekend, especially when they beat Michigan.
Dr. Sunbury graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1957 and immediately came to Seymour to work at Seymour Animal Hospital alongside Dr. Willis Brown and Dr. Kenneth Brown. He practiced for 50 years before retiring in 2007. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church where he served on numerous committees including finance, Youth Group Leader and Junior High Sunday school teacher. He served his community as a County Councilman for 12 years, board member for Seymour Board of Works, Township Advisory Board, and Seymour Rotary Club where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was appointed to Indiana State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by Governor Otis Bowen. Larry was Cub Master for 18 years with Cub Scout Pack 529 and received the 1997 Distinguished Citizen Award presented by Hoosier Trails Council, BSA.
Larry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joanne Sunbury; children, Scot Sunbury, Sherrie (Tony) Clark, Shawn (Jaclyn Clark) Sunbury, Sandy (Tim) Trimpe, Shelly Distel, Steve (Leisa) Sunbury, Spencer (Kathy) Sunbury; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Shannon Lynne Sunbury; 3 brothers and a sister.
Memorials may be written to First United Methodist Church, Community Foundation of Jackson County Veterinary Scholarship Fund or American Heart Association, in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service.
Online condolences may be given on the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com.

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

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Thursday 11/14, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Seymour First United Methodist Church

201 E 3rd St.

Seymour, IN 47274

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Friday 11/15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Seymour First United Methodist Church

201 E 3rd St.

Seymour, IN 47274

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Friday 11/15, 11:00 am

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Great example and contributor to his profession!

You all have been on my mind & in my prayers ever since I heard. I feel blessed to have known Larry. Having laid my dad to rest in July & the ever present loss with me, I think I know how you feel. This death stuff is tough, but we celebrate the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord!!! May the strength & comfort of God's Holy Spirit reside in you all as you begin a new chapter of your lives. Blessings & Peace be yours! Carol & Thomas Oktavec & family (btw Brandon: Brett & I had planned to come to the visitation together, but I got busy & missed the date & time. So sorry!!!)

Oh My Gosh It’s so unfair. Each year the outcome of the clash is up in the air. Bo and Woody looking on from afar. Each trying his best to tip the table and make a new star. But now its all changed and not for the better. Now Woody has a giant joining the fray. A Buckeye from birth with a degree from “THE” OSU. A true fan who never uttered the words M Go Blue. I know I’ll be watching the annual showdown. Anxious as always for the maize and the blue. And each time the Buckeyes end up on top. There always will be a brand-new question. Did Dr. Sunbury have a role in creating my depression? A Sad Wolverine

Dr. Sunbury was one of my honorary fathers and a wonderful mentor. Larry was one of the most generous and forbearing veterinary professionals on this earth. He gave me and other greenhorns the James Herriot experience Jackson County style. Not only was he a skilled and compassionate practitioner across multiple species, he made it look easy and he brought fun and fortitude to even the most trying of potential catastrophes. He was a caring human being who served his community on so many levels and in so many ways. What an excellent example he set for all of us. A wonderful husband, doting parent and grandparent, loyal friend and colleague…we miss him. Diana M. Palila Berger, DVM, MS

Dr Sunbury was a truly good human being. I am blessed to have known him.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

A few memories... Dr. Sunbury was one of the first adults I knew outside my immediate family ... he made regular appearances in my childhood, from my very earliest memories. He was always smiling, laughing or joking! He was The Veterinarian -- the expert of all experts -- when it came to caring for and treating animals. I recall going with my mother and grandparents to visit his old office (where Cooper Concrete stands today) with various pets, usually dogs, over the years. I can remember the waiting area, and I believe there were framed posters of all the many dog breeds on the walls -- it always was interesting to study the images and imagine what each dog would be like if I could meet a representative of each breed! Dr. Sunbury also made regular visits to our farm to care for my grandpa's (Omer H. Trimpe) polled Hereford beef cows. Seeing his pickup truck -- with the classic storage lockers on the bed of the truck -- in our barnyard was a thing in those days. For years, I assumed all vets treated farm animals, as well as dogs and cats -- it wasn't until I was much older that I realized most vets specialized in small-animal care. Today, large-animal/livestock vets are in high demand in many parts of the United States. I also remember Dr. Sunbury bringing his family out to our farm to fish in the summer on a few occasions, and he was a fixture in the Boys Scouts booth at the Oktoberfest downtown each fall. Today, all these years later, the practice he established at the Seymour Animal Hospital (SAH) continues to thrive, and my mother seems to be there to sort out an animal issue of one kind or another nearly every week. Her Beau the Basset Hound, in particular, is a "frequent flyer" at SAH. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Dr. Sunbury's wife, children and grandchildren -- he was a one-of-a-kind veterinarian, who knew as much or more about how to get along with people as he did how to care for their animals. He left a wonderful legacy. --Anne Keller

We grew up on Western Pkwy. with the Sunburys. He always took care of all our animals. He and Joanne were the most giving family. Never a dull time on Western Pkwy. We will miss u Larry. GOD gained an angel!:disappointed_relieved::heart::pray::pray:

Dear Sunbury Family, Connie and I are saddened to hear of Doc's passing. We always looked upon him with fondness, respect and admiration. Through Rotary, Larry was a mentor to me, maybe unknowingly, as I observed his wit and leadership from the President's podium. We will most certainly miss him. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. As we are wintering in Florida, we will be with you in spirit in the coming days. Dave and Connie Geis

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We have such fond memories of Larry and Joanne in Grand Cayman. Always smiling, laughing and enjoying life. We know Larry touched many hearts with his kindness. With sincere sympathy, Curt and Gwen O'Hagan

A Wonderful Man . Remember calling him at home, no matter the time or day and he would always help us with one of our pets !

Dr Sunbury was always a gentle and compassionate vet for our animals and a great family man. I’m sure his family will miss him dearly but they have many memories to comfort them.

Thoughts and prayers for the Sunbury family. When we were kids, we would leave the vet office feeling like we had the greatest dog in the world! We also felt pretty good about ourselves after the vet visit. What a wonderful trait he had of using kindness and making everyone feel a sense of value and worth!

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel surrounded by much love. I am praying for your family.

Larry, you were always so kind and an inspiration to Joanne's many cousins - including me. We will always think of you with your great smile and comforting "giggle". We're sure that you and Joanne's late brother Carl - whom you guided into becoming a vet - will be enjoying many a Buckeyes football game from your front-row seats in Heaven.

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you say goodbye to a very special man.Joanne and Larry are and have always been a role model to the Gray family cousins. Love you, Rol and Linda Hewes

Joanne, so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My brother Lee and Larry are together again in Heaven as they were in childhood. He was like a big brother to me when I was a youngster. May God bless you and your family. Much love, Ted Robishaw

Joanne and family, Heaven gained a special angel when Larry entered the gates. He was a special man and a very good friend. I will miss his laugh and his silly sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers are with each of you..

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry to hear about this. He was an exceptional human being.

Sorry to hear Dr.Sunbury's pasting. Always had a smile on his face. Diane Zumhingst-Scott

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Dr Larry Sunbury Has a heart :heart: of gold to any animals he took care of he was always straight forward with people about there pet didn’t surgar cost nothing we will alway love this man for caring about his patients and what so great threw this he has past on his legacy of caring to his son Steve I Thank You For All You Done For Are Pets Dr Larry Sunbury Dave &Diane Lucas Family

So sorry to hear of Dr Sunbury’s passing. He was an excellent vet but a better human being. Our county lost a very good, caring man. My sympathy to his family.

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Sunbury''s passing. I remember him coming to our house and taking care of our cows, ponies, dogs and cats. My last interaction with him was when my mom' dog and my dog fought and my dog got the worst of it. He met me in his office on a Sunday afternoon, to sew her up. He was a great vet, and a very caring man. I believe God has a very special place in heaven for Veterinarians. My thoughts and prayers for the family!

My condolences to the entire Sunbury family. Doc Sunbury was a great vet! I remember back in the day his family had an unusual Afghan dog. RIP, Doc.

Dr. Sunbury was such a fine man. He gave my husband, Calvin work when we were first married and needed money for rent, etc. Calvin loved him. RIP

Prayers of comfort to the Sunbury family. Dr. And Mrs. Sunbury were very caring to Terry, Matt, and I.

Praying for comfort for your family. Dr. Sunbury was such a kind and gentle vet who truly cared and enjoyed what he did. I remember going to his office when I was little. He was always smiling. I know he will be deeply missed by many.

Prayers to the family. Larry n Brenda Carpenter

I have so many vivid memories of Larry in Crestview, at The First United Methodist Church, as our Veterinarian through the years and most of all, as an outstanding genuine family man. Prayers to the family ! Dog Heaven gained a human angel !!

So many stories with Larry and my animals thru the years. Once when our dog, Max, tried to lick the inside of a can he found outside, his tongue Got caught between the lid (that was only half off) and the rim. It was around 10 at night and i called Larry who lived across Crestview from us and he said bring him over. The lid was cutting into his tongue but Larry just lovingly held Max and pulled the lid away from his mouth/tongue. He was the kindest man ever!! Will be sadly missed by many. Prayers and comfort for the family.

Dr. Sunbury always pleasant to be around, he had a way of making people feel special, he never seemed hurried or tried to end a conversation quickly. He will truly missed by many .

As a child growing up and around Larry Sunbury I always anticipated w a good feeling time spent in his presence. A great and ready laugh that was reassuring even in times of stress(he was a leader in my scout troop!) He was an adult who modeled what it was to be a faithful husband,Father and friend. As a vet he had few of any rivals. Rest well good doctor!

So many memories... our backyard sorta camp out, listening to your dad’s laugh when we did silly things (which was often) hearing him call one of you guys from the front door. He will definitely be missed greatly. Prayers for you all.

Prayers to his family, Dr Sunbury was a wonderful man, a kind and emphatic veterinarian to both his clients and their pets, a individual who put others first with a giving kindness and heart.

Thanks for being a pillar of Seymour and a role model for us kids. You made growing up in Seymour a great experience. Will miss you Doc "Swirly"

Our sympathy, he was a wonderful man. We laughed together recently remembering when I sewed up a ruptured baby pig years ago and after next farm visit he told me he saw my initials on one of the pigs!! Will be missed by so many people.

Most favorite memory; as he and I have the same love for our OSU Buckeyes, him handing me a Buckeye at an IU game! Still have that buckeye!! You always could count on a kind greeting whenever, wherever you met he & Miss Jo! My condolences to a wonderful family! Susie Bowman

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry to hear of Dr. Sunbury’s passing. Such a wonderful human being and neighbor. My condolences to all the family.

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Doc Sunbury was a great man and leader and dear friend to my late father Robert Foster. I will always treasure the many scouting events and church memories. I've never met a more honorable person. Rest in Peace.

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