Laurence "Larry" Beauchamp

Larry was born in Palmdale, California to Joseph and Jacqueline Beauchamp. He was the 8th child in a family of nine. He was raised on 2 acres in the hills of Palmdale where he pestered his sisters with his mischief pranks. Larry attended St Mary’s elementary school in Palmdale and the high school at Palmdale High.

Larry was one of 4 children in the family that had the disease Tay Sach which slowly ate away at his muscles. Despite, the great struggle He lived a life full of love and adventures that included skydiving and scuba diving. Also, participated with family and friends in the” Wheels to the Sea” at Point Magu State Park. Larry never let disease get him down and he attended college classes and received his degree in Social Work and Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Larry was the #1 Laker Fan and had an article written about him and his love of the Lakers.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and sister Barbette and brother Charles.

Larry is survived by his wonderful wife of 24 years, Terry and step-son Oscar and grandchildren.

Larry is also survived by his sisters Suzanne, Michelle, Claudette and Annette and his brothers Robert and GJ. Also, many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.