Larry Stearns

Larry Wayne Stearns, 56, passed away at 12:23 p.m. on Saturday, February, 4, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Larry was born in Vincennes, on January 17, 1956 the son of George Harold and Mildred Irene (Lazarus) Stearns. Larry was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints where he served as a ward clerk for 4 years and as stake auditor and priesthood holder. Since 1982, he served as program chair and professor of the paralegal department at Vincennes University. He loved doing genealogy research at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He received his A.A. Degree from Vincennes University in 1976 and a B.S. Degree from Indiana State University in 1976. In 1981, he received his J.D. Degree from Indiana University. Survivors include his sister, Laura Stearns of West Jordan, Utah; sister, Linda Stearns, of Vincennes; brother, Kevin Stearns and his wife Nancy of Vincennes; brother, Ron Stearns of Vincennes; brother, Jon Stearns and his wife, Linda of West Jordan, Utah and sister, Mary Jayne Bolling and her husband, Roy of Carlisle, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February, 10, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Ryan Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway. Online condolences may be sent through www.goodwinfamilyfh.com