Larry Lee Nunn, 77, of Richland, Washington, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.

Born on May 15, 1948, in San Diego, California, Larry loved spending time surfing at the beach and camping in the Sequoias in his early years.

Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his service, he met his wife, Sharon, while on leave in Australia. Together, they raised their sons, Matthew and Brendan, in San Diego, where he worked as an ironworker at National Shipbuilding and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from San Diego State University. In 1980, he relocated his family to Richland, Washington, and began a 30-year career at Hanford’s B-Plant, where he was known for his steady work ethic and quiet dedication.

Larry possessed a remarkable memory and a gift for storytelling. He loved history and historic places, often recalling dates, names, and details long after others had forgotten them. He felt most at ease in peaceful settings and in meaningful conversation. He also had a deep love of music, especially country and western, and the rock ‘n’ roll of his youth. He was particularly fond of Willie Nelson and Bruce Springsteen.

After Sharon’s passing, Larry married Jennifer, and together they shared a life centered on companionship, travel, and caring for many rescue animals.

In retirement, Larry dedicated many years to volunteering with Meals on Wheels, delivering food to community members. He valued the chance to help others and did so with humility. In his later years, he became a well-known and valued presence in the Richland Dog Park community. Friends remember him as a kind man who welcomed conversation with anyone, always ready to listen and share stories as his dogs played close by.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer F. Nunn, of Richland, Washington; his son Matthew Nunn and daughter-in-law Agnes Hoppe of Seattle, Washington; his son Brendan Nunn and daughter-in-law Jessica Trovato-Nunn, and his granddaughter, Matilda, of Bloomfield, New Jersey; his sister Becky Seabock of Boise, Idaho; his brother Tim Nunn of White Rock, British Columbia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his parents, Melvin and Elizabeth; and his brother, Steven.

Larry will be remembered for his service, his appreciation of quiet moments, and his devotion to family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held on April 11, 2026, at 1 pm at the Veterans Memorial at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Richland, Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Larry’s memory to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society and Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels.