Photo courtesy of Daneri Mortuary - Jackson
Jackson, California
Jul 18, 1939 – Mar 2, 2017
Robert A. Larsen, of Pioneer, CA, passed away from cancer at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born in Merced, CA on July 18, 1939 to the late Trena (Olmsted) and Andrew Larsen. Known to his friends as "Bob" or "Pecos", he served in the U.S. Navy in the 1960's as a...
Read MoreRobert was a good friend of my dad, Benjamin Sweeten. They rode together in CVMA 33-2. I'm sure I met Robert myself because I also road with CVMA a few times and I do recognize him. My dad passed away in 2021, so I have no doubt the two of them are going on rides together in heaven on roads we can't even begin to imagine.
Eric Sweeten
March 04, 2023 | Rancho Cordova, CA | Friend
Keep riding
Travis Kell
March 04, 2023 | Stockton, CA | Friend
To the Larson family, may God give you peace in this time of need and know Robert will always be remembered. From the CVMA 33-2 family please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Travis Kell
March 25, 2017 | Stockton, CA
Brother now you can ride faster than the wind. when I ride you will always be there. Thanks for the good times. Glad you made it to DC with us. Ride it like you stole
Howard Stinson
March 18, 2017
Fair winds and following seas, shipmate!
Eric Sweeten
March 16, 2017 | Rancho Cordova, CA
To the Larsen Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Robert, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS SPINAX SS-489 in 1963, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a...
Nick Nichols
March 09, 2017 | SC
On far right
A long time ago, a real man forced this young sailor to qualify and I will be forever grateful to my boss, Bob Larsen. God has a special place reserved for men like you, Rest in peace my friend.
Harold Earls
March 07, 2017 | Ocean City, MD
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself...
Bill Dixon
March 07, 2017 | Cary, NC
You will be missed. Loved serving with you on the Spinax. Have a lot of good memories. Rest In Peace my friend.
John Kolesar
March 07, 2017 | Boulder City, NV