Larry Durfey

Larry Durfey was born on February 29, 1944, along with his twin sister, in Salina, Utah to George Lawrence and Clea (King) Durfey. He was the eighth child of nine born.

Graduated from Wayne High School in 1962. Joined the National Guard. Went on a mission to Cumorah, New York. Joined the Regular Army and wwent to Vietnam in 1967. He received significant injuries and was honorably discharged from the Army. Larry received three Purple Hearts for the three times he was injured.

Married Linda Carol Busenbark on June 27, 1968, in the Salt Lake Temple. Children: Janet Marie Durfey (Alcala), Jeffrey Brian Durfey, Dennis Lawrence Durfey.

Larry passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in his childhood home in Teasdale, Utah. We were in Teasdale for the annual muzzle loader deer hunt with the same friends who have done this for over 25 years. He loved going into the mountains and being in the areas that he hunted in his younger years with Jeff and Dennis and with his brothers and father.

Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in the Granger 19th Ward Bishopric for about eight years, High Council Member, served over 12 years as Boy Scout Leader and went on yearly 50 mile hikes on Boulder Mountain. He loved guiding and serving those young men. Larry and Linda also served in the Branch Presidency Beehive home in West Jordan.

Larry loved doing scroll work products. He would spend 4-6 hours some days. It was amazing to understand the beautiful designs with only one eye and Parkinsons Disease. He often said he didn't cut it without help from a higher power. He truly loved making sawdust and projects. His scrollwork will be treasured.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, son Dennis Lawrence Durfey, Siblings - Clem, Karnell, Renon, Lawana, Russell, Scott, twin sister Lois, and Edra.

Survivors : Linda-wife, Daughter Janet Marie Durfey Alcala, grandsons Scott Edward Durfey, Jeffrey Nay. Granddaughters : Stevie Renae Sturgill, Mckenzie Marie Fivecoat, Sofia Linda Alcala, Agustina Isabel Alcala, Maya Naomi Ruth Alcala. Great granddaughter, Ayla. Greatgrandson, Tarik. Sister-in-laws, Sherry Durfey and Beth Durfey, along with Many nieces and and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Mt.View Stake Center at 2901 W 9000 S West Jordan. Viewing will be held prior to the service at 11:00-11:45am. Public viewing will be Thursday, October 1st, in the evening from 6-8pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah.

Burial will be on Saturday at 1:00pm at Teasdale Cemetery in Teasdale, Utah with Military Honors.