1928
Kenneth
2016
Kenneth Elwood Larsen
June 13, 1928 — October 21, 2016
Kenneth Elwood Larsen
June 13, 1928 - October 21, 2016
Kenneth Larsen passed away Friday, October 21 at his home. He was 88 years old.
Dad was born in Miller, South Dakota to Carrie and Axel Larsen on Friday the 13th, June, 1928. He was the youngest of six children and he had four older sisters; Valeta, Elvena, Dorothy and Eloise and one brother Arthur.
He married the love of his life - Patricia Jean Fleener on August 11, 1948 in Independence, Oregon and they lived a wonderful life together for the next 52 years until Mom passed away in October of 2000.
Mom and Dad lived their entire life in Independence - Dad owned Chevron gas stations in Independence, Lincoln City and Sisters, Oregon - he was a self-made, successful businessman who worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and friends. As a young boy he worked with his whole family in the hop fields, then at 15 he enlisted in the Navy - graduating from boot camp on his 16th birthday. He was then sent home because he was underage. Later he rejoined the Navy and served two years in Okinawa. In addition to the service stations, dad had many different investment business interests, he worked very hard, and he invested wisely.
He retired early to spend time with Mom and they enjoyed many years at Black Butte Ranch with their children and grandchildren. Mom and Dad enjoyed being together, traveling and visiting their family. Their life was their family.
We will all miss Dad very much but his was a life well-lived and he was ready for the next adventure and he has many family and friends waiting for him in heaven.
Dad is survived by his loving family: Children: Christopher (Dee) Larsen, Kimberly (Jerry) Marr and Carrie (Scott) Casebeer. Five grandchildren; Peter Larsen (LT/USN), Kate Larsen and Andrew Larsen, Kristen Marr, and JD (Becky) Marr. He is also survived by his Great-Granddaughter June Marr and another Great-Granddaughter arriving in December.
A private family graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 26 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence, Oregon.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to the Heritage Museum Society, c/o P.O. Box 7, Independence, Oregon 97351. Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. Memories and condolences at FarnstromMortuary.com.
June 13, 1928 - October 21, 2016
Kenneth Larsen passed away Friday, October 21 at his home. He was 88 years old.
Dad was born in Miller, South Dakota to Carrie and Axel Larsen on Friday the 13th, June, 1928. He was the youngest of six children and he had four older sisters; Valeta, Elvena, Dorothy and Eloise and one brother Arthur.
He married the love of his life - Patricia Jean Fleener on August 11, 1948 in Independence, Oregon and they lived a wonderful life together for the next 52 years until Mom passed away in October of 2000.
Mom and Dad lived their entire life in Independence - Dad owned Chevron gas stations in Independence, Lincoln City and Sisters, Oregon - he was a self-made, successful businessman who worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and friends. As a young boy he worked with his whole family in the hop fields, then at 15 he enlisted in the Navy - graduating from boot camp on his 16th birthday. He was then sent home because he was underage. Later he rejoined the Navy and served two years in Okinawa. In addition to the service stations, dad had many different investment business interests, he worked very hard, and he invested wisely.
He retired early to spend time with Mom and they enjoyed many years at Black Butte Ranch with their children and grandchildren. Mom and Dad enjoyed being together, traveling and visiting their family. Their life was their family.
We will all miss Dad very much but his was a life well-lived and he was ready for the next adventure and he has many family and friends waiting for him in heaven.
Dad is survived by his loving family: Children: Christopher (Dee) Larsen, Kimberly (Jerry) Marr and Carrie (Scott) Casebeer. Five grandchildren; Peter Larsen (LT/USN), Kate Larsen and Andrew Larsen, Kristen Marr, and JD (Becky) Marr. He is also survived by his Great-Granddaughter June Marr and another Great-Granddaughter arriving in December.
A private family graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 26 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence, Oregon.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to the Heritage Museum Society, c/o P.O. Box 7, Independence, Oregon 97351. Farnstrom Mortuary is handling arrangements. Memories and condolences at FarnstromMortuary.com.
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