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of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his home on August 7, 2011. He was 89 years of age. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Irene Grace Douchey; his sister, Florence Crompton of Denver, CO; his sons: John J. Larkin, III and his wife, Rosa, Michael J. Larkin and his wife, Sharon, and David S.Larkin of Phoenix, Arizona; his grandchildren: Micah, Joanna, Micaela, Sarah, Matthew, and Marissa. He was born on July 27, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in the community of St. Bridget's in Omaha where he is remembered as a baseball player on the 1939 American Legion Championship Team. Jack attended Creighton University until he enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He served as a medical corpsman in the South Pacific. After the war, Jack was elected to the Nebraska legislature where he served three terms as a Senator. In 1949, he met and married his wife, Irene. With his young family, Jack joined cousins in the growing city of Phoenix in 1956. After twenty five years, he retired from the Arizona state purchasing agency. In his retirement, he enjoyed golfing with his friends and other athletic pursuits. His family remembers his quiet leadership. When asked to serve his community, Jack helped guide organizations including his favorite, St. Vincent De Paul. Jack enjoyed participating in the faith communities of St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Theresa's Catholic Church. His family remembers his warm smile, joyful laugh, strength, strong faith and welcoming spirit. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm, Wednesday, August 10th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 50th Street and Thomas, at 10am, Thursday, August 11 with a reception immediately following in the Church hall. A private Interment will be held later at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family would like to thank the efforts of Infinity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul.-
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Joseph Fierros
August 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Larkin Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God watch over you during these sad times
Erin Larkin Ridenour (Phil Larkin)
August 10, 2011
Prayers for strength and peace to you Aunt Irene, and to you my cousins. Regardless of the distance and time since we were last together, my heart aches for you. One of my fondest memories of Uncle Jack, was his part in my shortlived claim to fame as being the Neice to a real Senator. Uncle Jack helped me get possibly my only A+ ever on a history project at St. Bridget's. Uncle Jack was the star of my history project on Senetors and of course the other students were so envious! Uncle Jack was so modest when I "interviewed" him with a thousand questions. May God Grace and Love cover you during this sad sad time.
Love,
August 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Irene and my cousins. Although time and distance kept us apart over the years, you are always close in thought. I will always remember Uncle Jack providing comfort to me when my Dad passed away. He was there during his last hours, and by my side to comfort me in my hardest times. For this, I was always, and forever will be grateful to him. I only wish I was able to extend the same in his time of need. May GOD bless all of you, and comfort you in the time of need.
Mark, Gracie, Tiffany, Calya, and Alec Larkin
Killeen, TX
Loretta Garza
August 9, 2011
Sorry to hear that Uncle Jack passed away. I have fond memories of visiting Uncle Jack and Aunt Irene when we visited Phoenix. My mom Jackie Larkin (Phil Larkin wife) sends her condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Take Care
Loretta Larkin Garza
And Jackie Larkin-Omaha Ne
Janice Hennessey
August 9, 2011
Mrs Larkin and family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I remember you and Mr. Larkin at St. Thomas along with the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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