Eugene Larkin Obituary
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Katherine Dunn
December 10, 2010
I was a student of Eugene Larkin for a year back in the 1980's. My father was an architect of the same era, and admired his work, as did I. I was lucky to have had a lovely stew lunch with him at his Groveland home.I was saddened to see his passing, even though he lived a long life- losing an artist is always hard on the world.
Brien Martin
December 9, 2010
I am glad to have been a student of Professor Larkin at the University of Minnesota. He was then a source of inspiration for visual composition that persists with me today
Brien Martin
December 9, 2010
I am glad to have been a student of Professor Larkin at the University of Minnesota. He was then a source of inspiration for visual composition that persists with me today, thank you. He is greatly missed.
December 9, 2010
Andy and Alan, this belated message from Portland is to let you know that when I saw your father's photo in the Oregonian I knew I knew him. I believe we talked in a gallery sometime somewhere. Minneapolis, probably.
Reading on I realized an additional "pencil" connection.
One of Andy's powerful drawings has hung on a wall in whatever home I have lived in since the early 80's. And a
woodcut of his is still tucked away for future framing.
The ripples expand.
And will continue.
Mirra Meyer, Portland, Oregon
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Joe Noonan
December 8, 2010
Another student from the 80's; I learned some quiet lessons from your father. I loved being at the house in Groveland with the plaster statues saved from the MIA and the studio upstairs. I even got to work on a few pieces with him. It was really the first time I felt like an artist or even an adult in college. I was even published in his book. Now older I hope I have honored him by helping others as he did me.
sara hendricks
November 21, 2010
To Alan & Family - I hope you all are coping with this loss as best as you can. I so enjoyed caring for your dad since he came to Milton Home, and we became very close friends. We had so many late night conversations about art, music, life, etc., that I truly know he enriched my life. I am very touched by the devotion of all of you.
Sara Hendricks RN
Milton Home
Soren Eustis
November 19, 2010
While I was growing up in Minneapolis, Eugene was a kind neighbor to me and a good friend to my parents. I still treasure the print he gave to my parents on the occasion of my birth. I know that his kindness and warmth has touched many of us. May we all be blessed with many Eugenes in our lives!
Robin Cahall
November 18, 2010
I became aquanted with Eugene and Audrey when my father shared a room with Eugene at The Milton Home. I count it an honor to have shared meals, and conversations with them both. Hugs were always a must with Eugene. I had watched Audrey tuck him in over and over, so I knew how to do it just right after she was gone. Thanks for the memories sweet ones!!!
November 18, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to your family over the loss of Eugene. He was my instructor with the Applied Design program while I was working on my Masters degree. When writing The Little Book of Drawing, I honored his teaching and his impact upon my philosophy of the contour line as the key to success in this medium. He always approached his classes with a calm steady manner letting us find our own paths to success, He will be deeply missed.
Dr. Mary McNaughton
Howard Higby
November 18, 2010
I did not know your father well but I really enjoyed his work and enjoy the piece we have hanging in our home every day. Losing my father was difficult but many ways he is always with me and in many I have become like him. Our thoughts are with you
November 18, 2010
Eloquent words like brightly colored leaves fall silently to the ground and in a fraction of a second life changes. I count myself fortunate to have known your parents. I wish your pain would pass quickly my friend.
Trish Higby
Dee Ginthner
November 17, 2010
Alan and Andrew,
I took classes from your dad, taught with him in the Design Department at the University of Minnesota and have several of his prints in my home. He was an inspiration to many, impacted how I appreciate art and design - his memory lives on in my heart.
naomi kahn-ramliden
November 16, 2010
Alan and Andrew,
Your parent and mine were great friends over the years. When I was young I loved to hang out when they visited, just to hear the stories - especially your mother's. Many "Larkins" hung in our house, and there was even a show of your Dad's work in our house. My husband, Tage, and I came to the house on Mt Curve to pick out our wedding gift, and today, many Larkins hang in our place. I loved your parents. They were gentle and kind and filled with laughter. It was my deep pleasure to speak with your dad last spring and to reminisce with him. Tage and I wish you both peace. May his memory be a blessing. Naomi Kahn-Ramliden
Sheila Fitzgerald
November 16, 2010
Alan and Andrew: How wonderful that you had your mom and dad for so many years, and how sad that you lost them both this year. My thoughts of them and of you go back a long time, to when you attended Cooper School in Minneapolis, where I taught third and fourth grade for seven years, and your mom was a teacher for a few years. Your parents presented me with two outstanding Christmas presents at that time that have hung on the walls of wherever I was living for about the last 60 years and I love them. They are prints by your father, "Dancing Girl" and "Trees in the Fall." I know that your parents were very proud of their children then, and I'm sure their delight in your accomplishments continued! Sheila Fitzgerald
Becky Anderson
November 16, 2010
I rejoice in the life you lead, Professor Larkin. I am lucky to have had you as my Masters advisor during your last year of teaching at the University of MN. You had an indelible impact on my life, as I'm sure you did the lives of countless others. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were an exceptional artist and human being. You will be greatly missed.
Walt Whitman
Excerpt from "Song of Myself"
The spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me, he complains of my gab and my loitering.
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable,
I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world.
The last scud of day holds back for me,
It flings my likeness after the rest and true as any on the shadow'd wilds,
It coaxes me to the vapor and the dusk.
I depart as air, I shake my white locks at the runaway sun,
I effuse my flesh in eddies, and drift it in lacy jags.
I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love,
If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles.
You will hardly know who I am or what I mean,
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.
John & Sue Anderson
November 16, 2010
Hello Alan & Andrew
We were lucky to know your father & mother. We had Anderson & Anderson Gallery in the Mpls warehouse district & showed Genes work. He was a wonderful Artist & a true gentleman. Everyone he had in his circle of friends was really in awe of his artistic ability & gentle nature. The Russian Blue cats came from our cattery.Your parents provided a loving home for the mother & her daughter who was the best Russian Blue kitten at the First Purina National
cat show. The cats were lucky to be at home with them. All our best John & Sue Anderson
November 16, 2010
Dear Andrew and Andy, I knew your folks in our younger years when both of you were still at home. We followed Gene's career from early on and over the years bought several of his prints. I remember dining at their new home in Kenwood. I attended many of the chamber concerts that your dad sketched as the players performed. I remember Gene as a quiet, thoughtful person as well as a gifted artist.
Your mom and dad were such a dedicated and devoted team.
I taught with your mother for a brief time at Northrop Collegiate School. She was a great teacher, and I missed her when she left to become a librarian. I remember that Andy (I think it was Andy and not Andrew) was in a play at Northrop that I directed.
You both were the center of their universe. I know that the memory of their love and devotion will be forever part of your lives.
Fondly, Shirlee M. Scott (Sandvik)
November 16, 2010
Our prayers are with the family and friends of Eugene in their time of grief. May the Lord hold all of you close during this time. Eugene was a wonderful man and he was a pleasure to have at the Milton Home. He will be dearly missed.
The Milton Home Staff
Shelly Nordtorp Madson
November 16, 2010
Andrew and Andy: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Gene and I worked together for over 10 years and also after when we showed a group of his works. He was a kind and inspirational artist and teacher. He will be missed. Please also accept my belated sympathy for your Mom -- a more delightful woman was hard to find.
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