Kim Larson

East Garland- Kim W. Larson, 54 beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born May 10, 1954 in Logan, Utah to Louis and Merle Larson. He married Shelley Nelson on January 21, 1983. They resided in East Garland where together, they raised a family of three sons and two daughters. They were sealed in the Logan Temple January 21, 1989. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in which he served in many capacities. He was currently a High Priest in the Hampton Ford Ward. He worked for the Canal Company and then for Circle C. Construction. Kim was a hard worker who lived the value of putting in an honest days work. The best part of the day for Kim, began after a full day’s work at Circle C. Then he began his second job doing what he loved; working on the family farm with the sheep and cows. As hard as he worked Kim was never too busy to spend time with his family. He rarely missed a wrestling meet, baseball game, rodeo, or soccer game. The highlight of the year was the annual elk hunt in the Uintahs where many memories were made and stories were told around a campfire shared with family and good friends. Kim is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Shelley, his children, Tyler(Adalyn) Green, Marci (Jason) Potter, Jake (Susan) Larson, Jamie (Lynn) Staheli, and Elder Wes Larson. Also eight grandchildren, his sister, Ann, and brothers Reed (Illa Mae), Dale (Karen), Mark (Milly) and Lee (Penny). He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wesley and sister-in-law Jeanette. A funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fielding Stake Center, 4375 West 15600 North in Fielding. Family and friends may call Monday, March 2, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fielding Stake Center, and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Fielding Stake Center. Interment at the East Garland Cemetery. Condolences may be made at ruddfuneralhome.com