Lawrence (Larry) V. Ware, Sr. passed away on July 18, 2011 at the age of 91 due to age- related illness. He was a gentle, loving man with a huge heart. He was loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed. Larry was born June 12, 1920 in Atchison, Kansas, to Hiram and Fragile Ware. Larry was pre ceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth A. Ware of Sacramento. He was a loving father to William P. Noble Jr. (Sylvia) of Carmichael, Gary E. Noble (deceased) of Las Vegas, NV, Lawrence (Larry) V. Ware, Jr. of Moncada, Tarlac Philippines, Barry A. Ware (Carla) of Bellevue, WA, Cary W. Ware of Citrus Heights, and Terry W. Ware of Roseville. Larry leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Larry graduated from Atchison (KS) High School. Upon graduation, he moved to California, working various jobs until becoming a Federal Civil Servant at Minter Field where he served as an aircraft mechanic. During World War II, Larry volunteered for duty in the US Army Air Corps where he served two years as the crew chief on an upgraded B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber in Central Europe under the command of Major General Hugh J. Knerr. Upon his honorable discharge, Larry continued his civilian career at Mather AFB. During his 30+ year career he worked on jet engines for several aircraft including the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. There will be a Celebration of Life memorial for friends and family at the Ware family home in Sacramento on Aug. 6, 2011 at 1:00pm. The family point of contact is Cary Ware at warehouse2001@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.