Larry Wooten

Larry Wooten, 72 of Wenatchee, WA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Born October 8, 1950, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Reverend Eugene & Ruth Wooten, he began a life that would be filled with adventure. His early years on the family farm are where his love for the outdoors began. He worked alongside his dad on the farm as well as in the family logging business. He attended college at Northwest University, where he met the love of his life, Dawn McPherson. They were married on August 27, 1971. Larry was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God for 50 years. He & Dawn moved to Kodiak, Alaska, to begin pastoring in 1972. While at that church, he got his pilot’s license and later became a certified airplane mechanic. This allowed him to minister throughout Alaska, including pastoring in a remote village for two years where he was also a bush pilot. Family and friends loved to hear Larry tell his stories of hunting, fishing, flying and other Alaskan adventures that could fill a book. Larry & Dawn’s two daughters, Tami and Teri, were both born in Alaska. Later the family moved to Washington where he pastored in Wenatchee and Burlington. In 1986 the Wooten's moved back to Alaska where Larry had the privilege to pastor at South Anchorage Assembly of God alongside his father for a few years, before becoming the senior pastor following his father’s retirement. In 1996, Larry & Dawn moved to Springfield, MO, for a short time while he went back to Bible College. They returned to Washington in 1997 and pastored in Peshastin until he retired 10 years ago due to his health. Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dawn; his two daughters Tami & Justin Smith of Springfield, MO, and Teri Wooten of Wenatchee, WA; grandsons Tyler Smith and Denali Patterson; granddaughters Daejah Patterson, Madison Smith, Drew Patterson, and Della Patterson; brothers Ken & Donna Wooten of Bonners Ferry, ID, and Randy & Barb Wooten of Wasilla, AK, as well as multiple nieces and nephews. Larry handled his years of health challenges with strength and grace; he directed people to the hope of Jesus through it all. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 4th, 2pm, at the Grace City Chapel. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Larry Wooten

October 8, 1950 - January 31, 2023