Carl Leroy Larkey

Carl Leroy Larkey, 51, of Bainbridge Island, died Nov. 28 at Western State Hospital, Lakewood, from conditions related to the cancer that was diagnosed in November 2003.

He was born Sept. 26, 1953 in Shattuck, Okla., and attended schools in Colorado.  At an early age he started working in the lumber industry in Montana, Idaho and finally in Forks, Wash. 

In the late 1980s, a disabling timber falling accident abruptly ended his chosen career.

He was known for his generosity and willingness to help others, the family said.

He is survived by daughters, Lonnell of Poulsbo, and Tessa and Daneahe, both of Keyport; brothers Mike, Mark and Steve, and sisters Linda and Teresa, all of Montana, sister Carol of Colorado and sister Kathy of Oregon; and parents Charles and Beverly Larkey of Fowler, Colo.

A memorial gathering and luncheon for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Raven’s Nest Facility behind Clearwater Casino, Suquamish Although none are requested, any donations that are received will be applied to Carl’s disposition arrangements by his caregiver and executor, Paul See, Bainbridge Island.