Lawrence “Larry” George Meier, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. He was born on Nov. 5, 1931, in Portland, Ore. He was raised in the Spokane, Wash., area, His mother, Pearl (Ferry) worked in the local Goodwill store and his father, George Meier worked for the railroad. He is the second child with six brothers and one sister.

After graduation from Rogers High School in 1950, he began a jeweler apprenticeship at Teneff Jewelry Mfg. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Dec. 26, 1950, and was honorably discharged on March 12, 1952. He served as chaplain while in the Navy. He attended Northwest College. Larry married Julie Eliason on Aug. 25, 1951, in Spokane.

Larry was a master jeweler, specializing in special design work and diamond setting for 45 years prior to his retirement in November 1994.

He pastored Loon Lake Assembly from 1957-1961; Kailua Assembly of God in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, from 1961-1963; Deer Park Assembly of God from 1963-1967 and Glad Tidings Church in Hilo, Hawaii, from 1967-1972. He continued to be a supply pastor for years after 1972. Larry felt called to pastor smaller, struggling churches, and in most cases helped to construct or remodel church buildings and parsonages. He made it a practice to never accept compensation for his services. He provided for his family by working side jobs doing carpentry, making cabinets and working for the airlines. He was recognized for 50 years of service as an ordained minister in the General Council of the Assemblies of God in April 2011.

Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, and building projects with wood such as cabinets and bookcases. He especially loved listening to steel guitar music — he even took steel guitar lessons and played steel guitar himself. He was the chaplain for two consecutive years for the Northwest Steel Guitar Convention held annually in Spokane. Larry was a man of faith who lived his life serving others.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; and his daughter, Melody (Steve) Hudson. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Justin Meier and Jaime (Arthur) Morese; as well as his sister, Lois (Chuck) Long; and brothers Burton (Gretta) Meier, George (Sharon) Meier and Darrell (Robin) Meier.

He was predeceased by his son, Mark Jay Meier; and his brothers, Leonard (Ruth) Meier, Roland (Donna) Meier and Gaylord Meier who died as an infant.

Viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Spokane Memorial Gardens, S. 5909 Cheney-Spokane Road. Larry’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene.

At Larry’s request, memorial donations can be made to: Open Arms PCC and Real Choices Clinic, 1800 Lincoln Way, Suite 201, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

Please visit Larry’s memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.