Whittier, California
LARSEN -Fred Phillip Larsen, Jr. Born in Oak Park Illinois, February 23, 1922, died in his sleep March 24, 2003, after a brief stay at Whittier Medical Center. Fred and his beloved wife Marylou resided in La Mirada. He retired from the United States Navy in 1962 after distinguished...
Read MoreFred, You were a legend and a hero and a mentor. You were also a very good friend and we considered you and Marylou part of our family. You were also hilariously funny and I sure miss your humor.
Jeanne Cummins
March 22, 2025 | Friend
Fred, you were a kind-hearted and thoughtful neighbor--not to mention full of humor and spunk! You will be missed by all.
Patrick and Brenda Shell
April 23, 2003 | La Mirada, CA
The word that I believe best signifies Fred Larsen is .....CONSTITUTION ! Fred is the most inspirational person in my life to this day. Growing up, every youngster has a hero. Having known Fred, I feel as a kid again.
THE KING OF THE SALT
FRED LARSEN !
You, are my hero !
Willie Dorsey
April 22, 2003 | San Diego, CA
Fred, you will live forever in the lore of racing. I've enjoyed getting to know you in the hearing of these tales.
God speed.
Robin
Robin Hensley
April 01, 2003 | Sierra Madre, CA
Fred Larsen was the best natural engineer that ever walked this earth. He helped me achieve my life's dream of racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats in the Vitaich & Larsen Roadster.
Fred didn't have much use for computers. He relied on his intuitive skills. And as he often said "who needs differential calculus when you can guess"
God Speed Fast Freddie.
Greg Vitaich
Greg Vitaich
April 01, 2003 | Sacramento
Fred was one of my heroes along with my Grandfather (Don Cummins) and always will be. Thank you Fred for being there for me when I needed it, you were like family to me.
God Speed Fred
Donny Cummins
March 30, 2003 | La Mirada, CA
Goodbye Fred,
You chased after dreams and made them come true. You were a great inspiration to me. You have set records in all of our lives.
Bob Cummins
March 30, 2003 | La Mirada, CA
Fred,
You were more to us than just a friend. You were family and as close as family can get without being blood related. We love you and Marylou.
Jeanne Cummins
March 29, 2003 | La Mirada, CA
My Sister and broter in law, Jeanne and Bob Cummins have told me wonderful things about Fred over the years. I wish I could have known him personally.
Betty Konoske
March 29, 2003 | Goodyear, AZ
