Larry Calahan

Larry A. Calahan, 63, of Iola, Kansas, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at his home. Larry was born March 9, 1948, on a farm near Colony, Kansas, the son of Rex and Tena (Runnells) Calahan. He graduated from Kincaid High School in 1966 and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Larry worked as an area general manager for Pizza Hut for several years. On January 5, 1977, Larry married Ila Caudell and they made their home in Iola. He then worked for Consolidated Oil Services before becoming a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and scuba diving. SURVIVORS: 3 Daughters: Atonya Close & husband, Rex, Jr. of Iola, KS, Wendy Williamson of Moran, KS, and Cierra Mock of Iola, KS His Parents: Rex & Tena Calahan of Iola, KS 3 Brothers: Bob Calahan & wife, Debbie of Ottawa, KS, Darrel Calahan & wife, Diane of Colony, KS and Doug Calahan of Denver, CO 1 Sister: Nancy Henderson & husband, Hank Smotherman of Olathe, KS 4 Grandchildren: Tori & Mason Snavely, Wyatt & Khole Williamson VISITATION: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola MEMORIAL: The Larry Calahan Memorial Fund Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .