Memorial services for Allen W. Larson, age 66, of Ellendale, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale. Rev. Randy Cirksena and Rev. Lisa Dodd will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by area servicemen’s organizations. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com
Allen died Tuesday, May 14 at his home.
Allen Webster Larson was born on December 16, 1946, the son of Alvin Laverne and Rosella Mae (Horning) Larson. Allen grew up in Ellendale and graduated from high school there. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy serving in Guam and Scotland. On September 6, 1969 Allen was united in marriage to Rebecca Joy Crabtree at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale. He worked as a meat cutter, enjoyed fishing, walking, playing the banjo and doing yard work. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with his wife.Survivors include his wife Rebecca; son Keven (Kari) Larson; daughter Sherri (Craig) Fritz; grandchildren Sydney, Ava and Brody Larson and Olivia, Rhyan and Ruby Fritz; brothers Mike (Cherri) Larson and Larry (Ginny) Larson; and sister-in-law Allie Larson.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Rosella Larson; brother Dennis A. Larson; and father and mother-in-law C. Henry and Beulah Crabtree.