We mourn the passing of Lieutenant Commander Charles Daniel Larson, USN Retired, beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Chuck is survived by his wife, Carole, his sons Charles Jr. (Margaret), Ross (Darlene), and Ian (Patti), and four grandchildren. Chuck was born 8/22/1928 in Bemidji, Minnesota, and entered eternal life 1/18/2015 in Newport Beach, California after a long illness. Chuck attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, and served as a Naval Aviator. He was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot in Korea and Vietnam aboard aircraft carriers including USS Boxer. Chuck served the NATO alliance in both Naples, Italy, and Panmunjom, Republic of Korea. Chuck was past President of Newport Harbor Kiwanis. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 28th at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Costa Mesa; interment Thursday, January 29th at 1:30 p.m., Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego. Funeral arrangements by Harbor Lawn Mortuary, Costa Mesa. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, www.nmcrs.org .