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Gary Dale Larson

1935 - 2016

Gary Dale Larson obituary, 1935-2016, Marysville, WA

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

Gary Larson Obituary

Gary Dale Larson, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood, Wash., on October 12, 2016. Gary was born on June 23, 1935 in Onawa, Iowa. He served in the Navy as a medic after high school before moving to Washington and marrying Janet Petrich Larson on June 20, 1958. His passion in life was serving God as a minister for the past 45+ years. He is survived by five children: Tim (Anita) Larson of Stanwood, Vicki (Brad) Martinson of Marysville, Wash., Chris (Angela) Larson of Arlington, Wash., Elizabeth (Jeff) Bray of Marysville, and Jason (Barbara) Larson of Bothell, Wash.; ten grandchildren: Matthew, Ethan, Ashley, Brittney, Brookelyn, Nicholas, Stephanie, Andrew, Hayden, and Kian; three great-grandchildren, Alayna, Dean, and Lance. He will also be missed by siblings, Cliff, Darlyne, Mark, Mary, Jack, Tom, Kathy, and Steve. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Ethel Larson, his wife, Janet Petrich Larson (2000), brother, Phil Larson, and sister, Barbara Lowe. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ on 92nd Street in Marysville. Any donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Hospice of the Northwest.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Oct. 19, 2016.

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October 21, 2016

To you, Janet and Gary's children. My wonderful nieces and nephews. We are so sorry that you no longer have your Mother and Father with you but happy they are together again. We loved visiting them when you-all were children. Remember the all night Monopoly Games? We cannot be with you, physically, tomorrow but we will be with you in memoriam. I am so glad Sharyn and I got to visit with your Dad when we were up there a couple of weeks ago. Thank you, Tim and Anita, for your warm hospitality and may God Bless you, most of all, for the way you have been taking such good care of him. We are especially grateful to you, Beth, for your care and your communication with all your Dad's Brothers and Sisters, Family and Friends. We love you all and will be thinking of you, especially tomorrow. Uncle Jack, Aunt Sharyn and Family.

Tom & Carol Eastman

October 21, 2016

We are very saddened by Gary's passing. We will miss him so much, but we know he is so much happier and at peace with Janet and his Lord. Much love and sympathy to the entire family.

October 21, 2016

Elizabeth and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Amy, Steve and Ellie

Gary and me at a wedding not long ago.

James Petrich

October 20, 2016

I will always be grateful for Gary and my sister Janet for giving me fine nephew's and nieces. Wonderful remembrances of Gary, Ray Haas, and I studying together and starting home Bible studies together. In eternity future may Christ Jesus give his rewards to his saints according to His work through them. Amen! Rest in peace Jim

JOANNE BURTON

October 19, 2016

Gary will be missed by family and friends.

Darice Lopez

October 19, 2016

I am so thankful to have met this sweet gentleman. May our sweet Savior bless and keep you all in the palm of His gracius hand at this time. Praying for you all as you continue to heal and grow in your coming days.

Chris Hoffman

October 19, 2016

Prayers to the family. .we will always remember Gary and the kindness marrying my husband and I and then praying for me during 99 cancer diagnosis. You served the lord well..may you sit at his feet now and enjoy the glory set before you.

October 19, 2016

Thanks for all the fun dancing and for your dedication to our God. Donna York

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Church of Christ

92nd Street, Marysville, WA

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