John Vernon Larson

October 28, 1934 – May 5, 2013

John Vernon Larson passed away peacefully at the Bow-Crest Long Term Care Centre in Calgary, AB on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the age of 78 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife Lucille of 55 years; daughters Lynda Lou (Shawn) Jesse and Carolyn (Curtis) Fawcett and by his grandchildren Brock, Sarah and Devon Jesse. He is also survived by his brother Allen (Arlee) Larson; sister Nonie (Don) Gall; sister-in-law Marilyn (Don) Fisher; sister-in-law Judy Wallace; sister-in-law Nola Wallace; special niece Brenda Wallace and by numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives. John was predeceased by his parents Louis and Lynda Larson and his brother Bill Larson. John was born in Plenty, SK. He met his future wife Lucille Wallace while attending school in Nokomis, SK. They married in 1958 in Saskatoon, SK. In 1966 John graduated from U of S with his Bachelor degree in Pharmacy. The Larson family resided in many places over the years including Saskatoon, SK; North Battleford, SK; Maidstone, SK; Whitehorse, YT, & Regina, SK. The majority of their lives were spent living in North Battleford where John retired in 2002. In 2011 John & Lucille moved west to AB to be close to their girls. John was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords; he enjoyed many activities including fishing, golfing, camping, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. John will be remembered as having an honest handshake, a “true gentlemen” that was quiet spoken with a quick wit and a unique sense of humour. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Bow-Crest Long Term Care Centre, 5927 Bowness Road N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 0C7 or Strathmore United Church, 410 – 4 Street, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B4. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

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