Obituary of Larry J. Weldon

Larry J. “Lars” Weldon, 53 of rural Iowa City died Thursday, November 1, 2007, following a sudden illness. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2 to 7pm Sunday, November 4, 2007, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family graveside services will take place at the First Welsh Congregational Church Cemetery near Sharon Center. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Larry’s memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Larry James Weldon was born May 30, 1954, in St. Paul, MN the son of Harry and Eleanor (Davis) Weldon. He was a 1972 graduate of Johnson High School in St. Paul. On February 1, 1975, he married Bonnie Tappan in St. Paul. He and Bonnie owned and operated their business in the Iowa City area called Sneak Peak for many years now. But to many, Lars will be remembered and cherished for his passion in music. His love of his bass started a career that has spanned over forty years. His first “gig” was at the age of 10, along side of his brother, “Buster” playing in groups called The Proffitts and Liberty Street. Other groups along the way that he toured the United States and Canada with and opened for national acts as Grand Funk Railroad , Beach Boys, and The Guess Who, included Mystic Evolution, Amazers, Bobby Lyle, Fabulous Flippers, Jasmine, and currently with the FunkDaddies known as “FunkDaddy 1” Weldon.” He was recently inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame on October6, 2007 as a former member of the Fabulous Flippers. Along with his love of music, Larry enjoyed playing golf, dabbling in electronics, and photography, but nothing was more important and dear to his heart than his family and friends. Larry’s gentle demeanor touched the lives of all he knew. He will truly be missed by the love of his life, Bonnie. Larry and Bonnie were truly meant to be together in this life and were very blessed with the love they shared for each other. His sons and grand daughter meant the world to him. He was father to many others, and they affectionately called him “Pops”. Whenever one of the kids needed anything, the Weldon door was always open. He was involved with his son’s sports from day 1. Larry was always present all sports events and filming every event they were in. We know he is setting up a tee time and playing his bass in a wonderful place now. His family includes his loving wife, Bonnie; sons, Eric Weldon and friend, Jacinda of Iowa City; and Matt Weldon and his wife, Jessica of North Liberty; granddaughter, Jazlyn who along with her parents and grandparents were anxiously awaiting the arrival of her brother or sister in April. Larry’s siblings include, Harry Weldon (Nancia), Sandy Weldon, Gary Weldon (Peggy), Terry Weldon, Randy Weldon, Greg Weldon, and Kimberly Weldon all of the St. Paul, MN area; all of Bonnie’s family, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who loved this man. You have not left us Larry for you will always be close to protect and love us forever. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Larry’s family and his services.