Name: Visitation for Robert Alma Larkin
Start: 2018-02-17T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-17T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Larkin Mortuary - Salt Lake City

Robert A. Larkin
December 12,1940 - February 8, 2018

Robert Alma Larkin, 77, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away, Thursday, February 8, 2018, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born December 12,1940 to Max Stark and Bettye McClure Larkin in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Rosalie Anderson, December 19, 1960 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Rosalie passed away April 22, 2004. Married Marleen Dent, December 28, 2004 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Marleen passed away May 12, 2015.

Bob graduated from East High in 1959 and from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963, earning his MBA in 1964. He passed the CPA exams on his first try. He served in the US Army. Bob was a funeral director, working in the family business, Larkin Mortuary, for over 40 years.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many callings including Bishop of his ward and as a missionary with his wife Marleen in the Utah Salt Lake Mission. He was a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, Bonsai Club of Utah, Great Salt Lake Aquarium Society and the Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society.

Dad enjoyed spending time with his family. Bob loved to talk, he could talk to anyone about anything. He loved his HAM radios and often spoke to other HAMs all over the world. He loved marine and tropical fish, maintaining numerous aquariums at his home. He also loved to grow bonsai trees, caring for over 100 plants daily at his house.

Bob is survived by his children, Rob (Robyn), Lisa (John) West, Alison (Dave) Keddington, and David; 19 grandchildren; 6 ½ great-grandchildren; sister, Jane (Jim) Fischer; brothers, Ron (Sally) Larkin, Lance (Becky) Larkin; many brothers and sisters-in-law; cousins and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie; wife, Marleen; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Mark West; great-granddaughter, Hope Larkin.

The family would like to thank his caregivers, Ondina Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez and Liz Wright for all their loving care. Also, the many friends and neighbors who have helped Dad and David over the years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17th, 11 am, at the Foothill 1st Ward, 1933 South 2100 East. Friends and family may call Friday evening 6 to 8 pm at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and Saturday at the ward from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to services. Entombment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Mausoleum. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.LarkinCares.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 10 to Feb. 15, 2018.

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Nichole Stanbrough

February 20, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the family. My favorite memory was when Bob would visit my uncle at the bonsai shop and show up on a busy Saturday in the hearse and it would always make customers nervous. Also Bob and my dad always loved to joke and swap stories. May they all enjoy each others company once again.
Betty Santoro
Mildred Scolari
Nichole Stanbrough

Troy Stover

February 16, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John West

February 14, 2018

Bob was a wonderful man and a friend to all. He was always willing to share his many talents and knowledge with others. He taught many to care for their trees or fish tanks. He and David hosted my son and myself on a snorkeling trip to the Bonneville Sea Base. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Bruce Barton

February 13, 2018

David, I am so sorry to hear about your Father passing away. I remember you from Highland High School. I send my Sympathy's and Condolence's to you and your Brothers and Sisters, may you all be comforted.

Gary Weber

February 12, 2018

Our prayers are with you at this time of your loss. God Bless.Gary and Sherry WeberMatthews Aurora

Robert Bennion

February 12, 2018

Condolences to the family of yet another friend from childhood on. He would notify me of events in common friends lives, and his parents' family was in the neighborhood for many years. The last long conversation was at his mother's passing. Two of my brothers and Larry Miller, a cousin, lived in the same neighborhood as young families starting out.Thanks to this family which has enlivened my life and the community.

Wallace Olney

February 11, 2018

Having been employed at Larkin Mortuary for over 35 years, I got to know Bob and the Larkin family very well. Bob was very intellectual and had a very pleasing personality. It was an honor to have known him. The last I heard about him, he was bed-ridden and unable to totally care form himself. Death must have been a pleasant experience for him. I am very sure he will hear the words "Well done thou good and faithful servant". Our thoughts will be with you at the funeral services....Bob, Thank you for the memories. LaRae and I extend our love and appreciation to the Larkin Family at this time. Wally and LaRae Olney

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