Larry M. Mangum

Larry M. Mangum

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Larry M. Mangum, 60, of Donnelly, Idaho passed away on July 22, 2021 while doing what he loved the most, serving others.

Larry was the oldest of five children born in Rexburg, Idaho on March 1, 1961 to Vergil and Sandra Muir Mangum, and attended Madison schools.

Larry married Mary Jane Hankel on June 19, 1982 in Georgetown, Colorado.  They made their home in Southeast Idaho and eventually settled in St. George, Utah where they added four boys to their family.  He enjoyed any and all things outdoors. He loved to explore the mountains on both snowmobile and ATV and enjoyed showing people new areas.

The last few years afforded him time to travel with family and friends on many fun trips. Puerto Vallarta became one of his favorite spots where he gained the name “Uncle Mustache”. In his younger years he was involved with scouting, had a love for horses and enjoyed helping around the family farm.

In 2004 business opportunities brought them to Donnelly, Idaho, Larry helped build and manage the Meadows at West Mountain.  In 2011 he joined Search and Rescue, where he served as Captain for the past 10 years in Valley County. As well as 1st Vice Commander for Idaho State Search and Rescue, serving the people of Idaho gave him great satisfaction. He enjoyed his close relationship with the Valley County Sheriff’s Dept. through Search and Rescue. Throughout his life, he looked for opportunities to serve other people.  Larry served on the Planning and Zoning Board of Donnelly and was involved with many other organizations.

The family would like to thank VCSO & VSCAR for their compassion and service to Larry and his family now and for many years. As well as many others.

He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Jane, his children Kody (Erica) Mangum, Jessica Stephens, Michael (Jessica) Mangum, Travis Mangum, and 12 grandchildren, Chase, Cameron, Kash & Peyton (Kody & Erica), Caleb, Carter, Malakai, Zoei (Jessica), Karcyn, Piper & Indie (Michael & Jessica), Easton (Travis).  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Jill Mangum, Karen (Randy) Siddoway, Lee (Kathy) Mangum and Kris (Jeff) Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Larry is preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Mangum, his parents Vergil and Sandra Muir Mangum, as well as his grandparents Cecil and Edith Mangum, and Marlin and Irene Muir.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 400 Elo Road, McCall Idaho.  A viewing will be held on Friday, July 30th at the same location from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday, prior to the funeral services from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021.

In lieu of flowers we have a donation fund set up for Search and Rescue, PO Box 144, Donnelly, ID  83615

Online condolences may be left at www.mccallfunerals.com

Funeral arrangements are being handled by McCall Funeral Home. 

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