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Chris Larsen Obituary
Chris M Larsen passed away from injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident on January 17, 2014.
He was born May 17, 1953 to Melvin and Helen Zaharias Larsen. Chris was a kind man and a good friend, known and loved by many. He loved his parents and sister very much and spoke of them often.
Chris was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a full time mission in the Florida Tallahassee Mission. He loved his Savior with all his heart and would bear his testimony to anyone who would listen. Chris loved all things western, and to many he was "a cowboy without a horse." Chris will be deeply missed, but we know he is having a joyful reunion with family and loved ones on the other side. Preceded in death by his father, mother and sister Kathy.
The family would like to thank Chris' co-workers and friends at Ream's and his Taylorsville 33rd Ward family for all the love and care they have shown him.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville 33rd Ward, 2976 W. 4270 So. (Winchester Dr.) A viewing will be held 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens. Funeral Directors: Aspen Funeral Services, Sandy, Utah.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Larsen
Sandra Jeffs
January 30, 2014
We are sorry sorry to hear about Chris, every time my husband (Blair)would wear his jacket with the elk on it and the defa's dude ranch emblem on it Chris would come over and would say how he loved he jacket and how he loved going up to defa's and then he would tell us the direction to the granddaddy lakes...what a nice and sweet guy he was and he will be missed very much..
January 24, 2014
We are so sorry to learn of Chris' passing. My husband used to talk to him early in the morning when Chris was going to work at Reams and my husband was going for his morning walk. We will miss him.
SC
January 24, 2014
Chris will always be remembered by my family. He was such a kind person, and so thoughtful. He had the most beautiful brown eyes. I believe when God makes someone with an imperfection he makes up for it somewhere and with Chris it was his eyes. You can tell so much about a person through their eyes and with him you could see the kindness and love he had for others. It was a privilege to know him, and he will be greatly missed. He had so many friends, and I don't think he even knew all the friends he had. RIP Chris, and enjoy that great reunion with your family. I know you will be watching over all of us, because that's just the kind of person you are.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker
January 23, 2014
We are also Reams customers. We always enjoyed running on to Chris. He was a hard worker, and quick to offer help as well as a kind smile. Because he treated us so well, you wouldn't know that we were strangers to him. Reams won't be the same without him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
William & Maylue Forsgren
January 23, 2014
Chris served as a counselor in the Stake Mission Presidency with me over 20 years ago. He was a very strong influence in the missionary efforts in the Taylorsville North central stake. I have fond memories of Chris and his willingness to serve others.I will miss you!
January 23, 2014
Chris and grow up together, he brought both happiness and frustration to my life, but the one thing he never lacked was love for people, horses,cowboy hats and life. We will truly miss you Chris, regardless you always made me laugh in the end. He may have been the "cowboy without a horse", but I can tell you he rode into the sunset waving that hat he loved so much. Love your "cuz" Ted
January 23, 2014
I'm still in shock. I can't believe this happened to such a good man. Although we didn't see eye to eye very often, I know we would both agree you are in a much better place, with the people you love. You will be missed
January 23, 2014
May The Perpetual light Shine Upon Him.
Joel&Amie Childs
January 22, 2014
Chris, we will miss you so much. We are so glad to have had the chance to know you. Amie had the pleasure of knowing you better then I, although the fifteen or so times we talked you were very impressive. Amie and I have spoken highly of you just recently prior to you returning home. She talks of you being a good friend to her at work. We will miss you and know your with who you love. And for You, GO COWBOYS!! Joel&Amie Childs
Alissa Christensen
January 22, 2014
It just won't be the same going to Reams - I will miss him so much! Loved his smile and always so polite! I will miss shaking his hand at church and seeing him is his bolo ties. He was a great example and a hard worker! Walking to work - no matter how cold/hot it was and always had a good attitude!! Happy to know he is having a joyous reunion with his family!
Marilyn Nunez
January 22, 2014
Chris, you've left us way too soon! We will never be able to have a testimony meeting without thinking of your strong spirit and your kindness to everyone. But now you will be free of troubles and enjoy your family's company. Thank you for your constant friendship and interest in others.
Elena and vanessa
January 22, 2014
Chris u will be missed by many
Stacey Harr
January 22, 2014
Chris you will be dearly missed. I have known you since I was young and you had the pleasure to meet my two children when they were young as well. Have a joyous reunion with your family.
Brian Buxton
January 22, 2014
Chris was my missionary companion in Quincy, Florida 38 years ago. He was a deeply spiritual person and an effective missionary. I enjoyed my time with Chris. He had a great sense of humor and I'll always remember him.
Dawn Ogden
January 22, 2014
Chris, I have know you since I was young and then my daughter got the pleasure of working with you at REAMS. You always had a smile and just made my day and my daughters when we would see you. Thank you for your example.
brenda gonzales
January 22, 2014
Chris thanks for your friendship you will be missed.but I know you are not alone now.plessde watch over me.
January 21, 2014
CHRIS I'M A REGULAR CUSTOMER AT REAMS AND YOU WERE ALWAYS KIND AND HELPFULL. YOU WILL BE MISSED, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY. DAVID MATYJASIK
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