Oliver H. "Bub" Larsen

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Oliver Larsen Obituary

Hollywood Riviera resident, Oliver H. "Bub" Larsen, was born October 30, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Oliver Herman Larsen Sr. and Jessie Flora (Williamson) Larsen. He was the youngest of three children. The family moved from Muskogee, Oklahoma to Los Angeles in 1939. Northrop Aircraft employed Bub at age 16 for High School credit during WWII. Following graduation from Washington High School he enlisted in the US Army. He resumed his employment at Northrop Aircraft after the Army where he quickly advanced into management. It was during this time that he met and married Mary Ellen Monson in 1951. They were married for 58 years and had three children. While raising his family and working at Northrop he completed his BA & BS degrees in Business at CSULB and post-graduate studies at UCLA. His career at Northrop Grumman spanned 44 years from the Flying Wing through the completion of the B-2 bomber programs. Bub was a founding Director of the Western Museum of Flight at the Torrance Airport. Bub was a licensed pilot, avid coin collector, loved animals and enjoyed spending weekends with his family at his mountain home in Big Bear Lake. After his retirement, he and Mary Ellen traveled extensively all over the world. Bub was an active Past Master of Sunnyside Lodge No. 577, F&AM (Torrance) for 60 years, Al Malaikah Shrine and attended the First Baptist Church of Palos Verdes. He has also been known in the South Bay area for having the star on the hill overlooking South High School during the holidays for the last 46 years. Bub was a kind, generous and loyal friend and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael David Larsen; his brother, William Howard Larsen and sister, Nadine Larsen Mundy. Bub is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen of 58 years and daughters, Karen Anna and Nancy Jayne Larsen, many nieces & nephews and good friends. The viewing will be Thursday, December 3, 3-8 PM at Green Hills Mortuary. Funeral Services will be on Friday, December 4 at 1:00 PM in Green Hills Memorial Chapel. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Oliver Larsen

9 Entries

Ross and Nancy Moen

December 31, 2009

Bub was one of the greatest people that I have every been associated with. He was always a gentleman and a good friend and Mason. I loved to hear his stories and will miss him, his articles and his E-mails. All our condolences and prayers to Mary
Ellen and family.

Perry & Cindy Shields

December 10, 2009

Dear Larsen Family,
We were so sorry to read of your loss. We knew of Mr. Larsen while briefly attending First Baptist Church P.V. and he seemed like such a kind man.
I was so happy to learn that your wonderful family has been responsible for the beautiful "star on the hill"! Growing up this was a precious sign that the season was upon us, and my own little family has enjoyed it, too. Thank you for this sweet memory that I and my dear parents enjoyed so very much each year. That star has brought more comfort and hope than you'll ever know.
May God bless and comfort you. I know the holidays will be hard and pray God's surpassing, tender comfort and peace.
With love and hugs~

December 4, 2009

Dear Mary Ellen, Karen and Nancy,
There are no words to express my sadness at Bub's passing. I will always
be so glad that I had the opportunity
to know him and will cherish his
friendship with Dad. He was such a loving and caring friend to Dad and a
great help to me when Dad passed. My
thoughts and prayers are with you today
and always....
Madeline Hart, Torrance

GEORGE BARDIZBANIAN

December 3, 2009

I WORKED AT NORTHROP FOR 33 YEARS AND HAD KNOW BUB FOR 25 OF THE 33 YEARS. HE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST MEN AT THE PLANT. WE MET AFTER OUR RETIREMENT AT A RETIREES FUNTIONS AND HE CAME UP TO ME AND SAID HOW ARE THINGS GOING GEORGE, LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. A GREAT MAN A GREAT LOSS.
SINCERELY,
GEORGE BARDIZBANIAN

December 3, 2009

Dear Mary Ellen, Nancy and Karen,
Bub was a very dear man and a loyal friend. He was a special Mason, and a practicing Christian in all ways. We will miss him especially Loren. He suffered so much and gave his best effort to survive.
He is resting at peace now.
Our sympathy and love,
Loren and Leah Fernald

Denise Amigh

December 3, 2009

" I knew Bub for 44 years. He was a second father to me. When I married he embraced my husband, too. We spent several holidays helping Bub put up the "Star". He loved his family and the Lord deeply. I shall miss him." Denise Amigh - Bakersfield

Andy Skow

December 2, 2009

Bub was one of the finest human beings that I ever knew. I consider myself lucky to have been able to call him a friend. Plus, he sure knew how to put airplanes together!

Karen Billnitzer

December 2, 2009

Condolences on the passing of your beloved family member. I didn't know him personally, but have delighted for decades in the beautiful star that shone brightly over the South Torrance area each Advent and Christmas season. I thank Mr. Larsen and your family for that lovely gift to our community.

Family Mundy

December 1, 2009

Uncle Bub will be deeply missed by our family, his nephew Donald Mundy, wife Sue Mundy and there two sons William and Donald Jr.
We will always cherish our time together and that little twinkle in his eye when he laughed. He was such a great teacher of history my sons could not wait to get him alone and question him on his many travels and great knowledge of planes. To Aunt Mary, Karen,and Nancy we love and share your sorrow, we will band together now and never forget this great man.

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