Larry K. "Red" McCaslin

Larry K. "Red" McCaslin, age 62, died at University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, on October 16, 2014 of complications following a liver transplant. A resident of Kimberly, ID, Red was born on February 6, 1952, to Clifford & Charlyn McCaslin at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital. He was the oldest of their five children and was loved and adored by his siblings, Debbie (Kevin) Ciriniconi of Hazelton; Leslie (Randy) Dirickson of Blackfoot; Patti McCaslin of Twin Falls; and Jeff (Beth) McCaslin of Athol. Red grew up in Hazelton, Idaho and attended school there. He joined the United States Army in 1970 and proudly served his country fighting the war in Vietnam. Red loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time fishing, hunting, and camping. He worked a number of different jobs and at one timed owned his own chemical application business. He especially enjoyed his co-workers and working with the public managing the Twin Falls County transfer station. Red is the father of three beautiful daughters; Charly (Charles) McCaslin- Hughes of Joplin, MO; Katie McCaslin-Greer of Vancouver, WA; and Jennifer (Michael) John of Burley. Red married his beloved wife Donna (Melugin) McCaslin on September 18, 2004; who supported him, loved him, and fought with him to the last day of his life. Red was especially happy seeing and visiting with his 4 grandchildren. Red is survived by his wife, his three daughters, his four siblings, his grandchildren, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Cliff and Charlie McCaslin. Red was known and loved by a huge number of people in the community. A good friend described him as "larger than life". He brought a smile to so many faces throughout his life. He reminds us to "Live your life so that you carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. Your legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." A Celebration of Red's Life will be held 11:00 AM, Friday October 24, 2014 at Full Life Family Church, 189 Locust Street North, Twin Falls. Pastor Paul Springer will be officiating. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Red's memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.