Larry Ray Shrout, age 71 of Grain Valley, died peacefully in his home on Monday, April 4, 2022. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Royer Funeral Home~100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO. Service following: 6:30 to 7:00. Cremation. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests gifts in memory of Larry to benefit the Nebraska Medicine Liver Transplant Program may be sent to the University of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Box 82555, Lincoln, NE. 68501-2555. Payable to: University of Nebraska Foundation, include that the gift is in memory of Larry Shrout and will be supporting the Nebraska Medicine Liver Transplant Excellence Fund (#01144630). For gifts online: www.nufoundation.org/shrout Memories of Larry and condolences to the family may be shared at royerfuneralhome.com
Larry was born February 12, 1951 in Independence, Missouri. The son of Athal W. and Anna E. (Reeder) Shrout. Larry was a lifelong resident of the Blue Springs area. He was a 1969 graduate of Blue Springs High School and was a member of the First Christian Church of Blue Springs. Ever industrious, most of Larry’s life’s work involved nearly every aspect of the residential construction industry. Earlier in life, Larry worked as a nurseryman and landscaper, then for Butler Buildings in construction, and spent a brief time detail painting in a local truck assembly plant. Throughout his life Larry gained deep practical knowledge which complemented his inquisitive, analytical, and mechanical thinking process. If he didn’t know the answer to a question, he knew how to find it. Larry was instrumental in development of the Shrout family farm on South 7 Highway in Blue Springs, MO. He and Cindy planned and built their dream home together, performing much of the physical labor themselves. He enjoyed many good times of both work and play at the Bossert family’s lake home. Larry was a kind, generous, private, honest, and frugal man who stoically faced lifelong serious medical issues without complaint. In October 1990 he received a lifesaving liver transplant and was a faithful steward of that gift ever since.
He is preceded in death by his father and stepmother A. W. “Ben” and Fran Shrout; and by his mother Anna E. (Reeder) Wedding.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia D. Shrout (Bossert); and sister Luanne S. Shrout (James E. Younts) of Kansas City, MO. A legion of loving in-laws, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, step-siblings, and their offspring of the Shrout/Reeder/Bossert families also survive. As the kind and generous man that he was, Larry also leaves countless friends–you know who you are.
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Cindy Conwell
9 Apr 2022I am so sorry to hear this. Larry was all of the above and more. I had him inany classes. He was always polite, and attentive. A gentle soul.
LaNova Young
10 Apr 2022Mike and I are sad to hear about Larry. Condolences to his family
Ninca Campbell
12 Apr 2022Cindy, I was sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I remember our fond talks about him at work, SWBT. My condolences to you and all the family.
Linda Hamm
13 Apr 2022Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
SHARON JESELNIK
13 Apr 2022Cindy, so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing.
Alexis Huddleston
15 Apr 2022Cindy I am so very sorry.
Barbara
15 Apr 2022Cindy I’m so sorry to hear this, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs to you and the families..
Matt walsh
6 Jun 2023I’m so sad this man touched my life in so many ways I just can’t express it enough.