Larry Lent

Lawrence Gregory Lent, 65, of Versailles, Missouri passed away December 20, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born December 30, 1947, in Elmira, NY and primarily lived on the East Coast until moving to Missouri in 1988, where he met and married Karla Yeary Lent on December 15, 1990. Larry was a strong advocate of education and received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska in 1985, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trinity College of Vermont in 1986, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont in 1988 and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri in 1997. His career path followed his education and early on he managed commercial farms and owned a dairy farm in Maine. After moving to Missouri, Larry managed numerous outpatient mental health clinics focusing on mental wellness and chemical dependency treatment for adults and children. Finishing his career, before retiring in 2010, he was a Professor of Psychology for twenty years at various colleges including Columbia College and Missouri Valley. Larry is survived by his wife of 23 years Karla Yeary Lent, his children Eric Lent of Versailles, Tammy Palmer and son-in-law Terry Palmer of Stover, Sydney Lent of Republic, Missouri and Ali Lent of the home; his grandchildren Eric Lee Lawrence Lent, Jacob Lee Palmer and Megan Yvonne Palmer and his brother Chris Lent and sister Mary Jo Hayman of Elkton, Maryland. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Helen Lent. The Lent family established Lentluck Farm in 1992 and raised Belgian horses. Larry loved driving and training his Belgians and having a “full wagon” for parades and celebrations. He could be seen all through Versailles driving his horses and he loved sharing his knowledge and skill with others who wanted to learn to drive a team. His newest venture and love was raising the Lentluck Bloodhounds which the family will continue. There are not adequate words to describe Larry and how he will be missed by his wife, kids, family and friends. He loved Eric, Tammy, Sydney, Ali and Karla with his whole being. His children and family were the center of his universe and he ensured that family traditions and memories were a part of everyday life for them. Larry encouraged family, friends and students to push their personal limits and to follow their dreams. He encouraged everyone to expand their education and to reach further for themselves. One of his favorite sayings and how he lived his life, “Just do it!” Friends and family are welcome to visit with the Lent family at their home at 1309 W. Newton on Saturday January 4th anytime between 11am – 3pm for a celebration of Larry’s life. This will be an informal gathering to share memories, love, hugs, stories and photos. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be contributed to a college fund set up for Ali Lent at Citizens Bank in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Larry Lent

December 30, 1947 - December 20, 2013

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December 30, 1947 - December 20, 2013

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