|
more articles like this
Larry Callahan
updated: Oct 12, 2012, 4:07 PM
By Edhat Subscriber
Larry Callahan passed away from cancer early Wednesday. He had a diverse and exciting life. Larry always
had his wheels spinning. He started Santa Barbara Olive Company from his one car garage in the 80's. He
also started Blenders in the Grass in IV back in 1989. He has been Project Director for the Cousteau
Society Educational Facilities and General Project Manager for Post Ranch Inn, The Cousteau Fiji Island
Resort and The Lodge at Skylonda. After his successes at Post Ranch Inn, he went on to be Executive
Director of Sundance in Utah. At Sundance, he further developed the resort including the ski areas, private
homes, organic farm, merchandising, restaurants, art studios, film program and new spa.
Larry recently was Managing Partner of the restoration of El Capitan Canyon near Santa Barbara. He is
preceded in death by his parents Gene and Becky. Larry is survived by his wife Robin and sister Kate. May
he rest in peace.
Comments in order of when they were received | (reverse order)
LOUWHO?
|
2012-10-12 04:34 PM |
|
The world lost a great one!!! I am thankful for all he contributed to Santa Barbara!
|
| |
COMMENT 330896
|
2012-10-13 06:02 AM |
|
Sad recollections of special friend Larry. Understanding thoughts to Robin and to his two sisters.
|
| |
ANDY
|
2012-10-13 06:42 AM |
|
He was a really special guy. Had several great chats with him. He was always "up". A "get it done" kind of guy with no fear of failure. We will miss him.
|
| |
SBARTS
|
2012-10-14 10:12 AM |
|
Larry and I spent a lot of good times together. Diving in Fiji was super fun. He was always up to something. Larry certainly lived life to the fullest. My blessings to the family.
|
| |
COMMENT 331393
|
2012-10-15 07:00 AM |
|
And Larry was the first manager of Santa Cruz Island for The Nature Conservancy in 1988 after Carey Stanton died unexpectedly. Larry relocated from Fiji to the island. We met and remained friends all these many years. He was a prince of a man! My life is deeply enriched from our friendship.
|
| |
COMMENT 343503
|
2012-11-15 08:54 PM |
|
Larry was a visionary. He was a man with the unusual mix of mastery in business and total humility. He was one of the most creative men I have ever met although he would tell you he didn't have a creative bone in his body. He was the best manager I have ever and will ever have. Loved by all his employees (all the good ones :-) at the Post Ranch Inn... he made us laugh, ponder, and work our asses off, all with enthusiasm. And now he has made us cry. Goodbye Larry, goodbye good man. We will miss your spirit, you fabulous style, you impish Irish grin, your unforgettable chuckle. A chardonnay cheers to you overlooking the ridge at sunset with Jinny at your side.
|
| |
50% of comments on this page were made by Edhat Community Members.
| 
