Lyman "Mt. Man" Larrington | 1948 - 2022
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Sep 5, 2022 | 4:13 PM / 434 views
Lyman “Mt. Man” Larrington, 74, of Aberdeen, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center, Webster.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Burial will follow at the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the service.
Mt. Man was born to Howard and Betty (Bates) Larrington in Pierre, SD on May 25, 1948. He attended Gettysburg High School, graduating in 1966. He continued his education, attending colleges in both Spearfish and Yankton. He had a love of learning, but he also enjoyed a good time, and college life provided him the opportunity for both. On September 18, 1968, Mt. Man enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in Korea. He received his honorable discharge on May 12, 1970.
On July 4, 1980, Mt. Man met Nancy Paulson, at Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, SD. They shared an instant connection, were later married and were blessed when they learned they would be expecting a daughter, Elizabeth, three years later.
Lyman Leroy Larrington, known as Mt. Man to most and Grandpa Mt. Man to his three grandchildren, was a giant of a man who had a love of life. He never missed an opportunity to smile or share a laugh. Ever quick witted and sharp tongued, Mt. Man also enjoyed putting bullies in their place. He was the type of man to root for the underdog and although his size could be intimidating, his heart of gold always shown through.
Mt. Man loved to travel. He spent life on the open road, never wanting to feel confined. His daughter, Elizabeth, was lucky to be along as co-pilot on a number of amazing trips. They traveled across America on a Honda-750 with a sidecar. The two of them put in countless hundreds of miles together, some summers spending a full month on the road. From Canada to Mexico, from Washington to Maine, they experienced much together; as is life, some things are inherently fun – like seeing Niagara Falls, standing on the Four Corners, or walking through the gates at Disneyland – but sometimes there are periods of turmoil and ‘hard fought for miles.’
Although having seen so much of this country, Mt. Man always felt a special attachment to Florida. He received his mechanic’s certification at the American Motorcycle Institute, while living there, and was always determined to get back whenever he had the chance. Family was always important to Mt. Man, even when miles may have separated him from those he loved. His appreciation of education, love of travel, and fondness for classic comedies was surely passed on to his daughter, and grandchildren. Mt. Man enjoyed fishing, impromptu road trips, and spending time engrossed in conversation – whether with family or a stranger, he loved to share stories and engage with those around him. His cat, Molly, had a special place in his heart – she could do no wrong. He was also a lover of music. He was apt to start singing aloud when happy, and having written many of his own songs, he even played his music for audiences in Nashville, TN.
Mt. Man was many things to many people – a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend. He was a complicated man, with limitless creativity and an unyielding love for those in his life.
Forever grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Nancy; daughter, Elizabeth of Lynnwood, WA; son-in-law, Ryan Rathert of Aberdeen; grandchildren: Masen, Ashlyn, and Tamrin Rathert, all of Aberdeen; sister, Helen and Gary Burton, of Pocatello, ID; mother-in-law, Norma Paulson, Champlin, MN; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Norman (Hilda) Paulson, Ramsey, MN, Laurie Gammon, Isanti, MN, and Lyle (Kim) Paulson, Nowthen, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Neal Paulson.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Mt. Man’s arrangements.