Derry A. Larson
May 14, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Derry A. Larson, 78, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born in Salina to Merlin and Florence (Broman) Larson.
Derry graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and continued his education at Wichita State University earning an Accounting Degree and then becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Derry founded Larson & Company P.A. in 1981 and has been serving the Wichita community for over 41 years.
Derry was an avid hunter starting as a young boy and continuing throughout his life. He also had a competitive side that would sometimes show on the tennis court.
He was preceded in death by a nephew, Erik Larson.
Derry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kay Larson; daughters, Caryn Landreth (Mark), Heidi Brown (Brant), Missy Todd (David); grandchildren, Alexis Landreth, Jadyn Landreth, Gannon Brown, Noah Brown, Lucy Brown, Grace Todd, Emma Todd, Sophie Todd; brother, David Larson (Camille); and niece, Katie Larson (Don).
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hillside Christian Church, Wichita. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Falun Cemetery, Falun, KS.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial to the Senior Services Inc. of Wichita, 200 S. Walnut St., Wichita, KS 67213.
Online condolences at www.ryanmortuary.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 18 to May 21, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Derry Larson

12 Entries

Gloria Gadomski

May 12, 2024

Still remembering Derry and his Courageous fight til the end.

Veronica Johnston

June 1, 2023

Dear Kay, I just learned of Derry´s passing. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and always a pleasure to wait on. I am sure he will be deeply missed by you and your family. love and prayers Veronica Johnston.

Chuck Ecord

May 30, 2023

Another loss of the great people we have known, from business and Fox Lake. The Ecord's, send our condolences to the home and office families!

Woody, Carol and Chuck Ecord

Denny L. Zimmerman

May 23, 2023

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Derry. My heartfelt sympathies to Kay and the entire family.
Derry and I go back a long way when I was newly out of college. Derry was my senior at Peat Marwick (KPMG). Derrry was a great mentor to me. Suffice it to say he was intelligent, hard working, ethical,and also with all that a great sense of humor. If space permitted I would relate some humorous stories.
God Bless and R.I.P.

Denny Zimmerman
Oklahoma City

Joye Haneberg

May 23, 2023

Such a wonderful kind man, and an excellent business mind. Our prayers go out to his family. Hank and Joye Haneberg

Jim

May 21, 2023

1978 was the year our growing family met Derry and his growing family. What a ride it has been...families growing and growing-up together. Derry will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you for the good years.
Jim, Jane, Erin and Spencer

Don & Dana Hayworth

May 18, 2023

To the Larson family,
Don & I first met Derry in 1983. We were in need of a CPA & were referred to Derry by a mutual acquaintance.
Derry was always courteous, professional & had a joke or two. We loved his laugh & came to really care for him.
We are blessed to have been a small part of his life & to have known him all those years.
Our hearts hurt for the Larson family.
Don & Dana Hayworth

Fred Shanks

May 18, 2023

It is with sadness, but not a total surprise that I´m reading Derry´s Memorial page. I really can´t remember how long ago it was he walked into our style shop and asked if I could cut his hair because one of his friends recommended me as a barber. We hit it off almost immediately and that started a lifetime of stories, jokes and gossip. We knew a lot of the same people, so finding something to laugh about wasn´t hard. I enjoyed his big game hunting stories with his best buddy Ron Ryan, who I´ve never met, but felt like I´d known him for years also. He loved negotiating with car salesmen, sometimes I think he did it for fun not even wanting a car. His crazy tennis tales and how fiercely competitive they were. But, he was a very caring man, always helping someone, either with his talent professionally or financially. After he became dependent on oxygen I offered to bring his car to him after his haircut. He gave me the ELECTRONIC key and off I went. Everyone who knows me knows I´m a car guy too, I see him laughing as I walk back in for instructions to start his car. Derry, I will miss you my friend, but , I have our conversations and your stories that will bring smiles to my heart. Rest well my friend.
Fred Shanks

Chic

May 18, 2023

Derry we both remember and share so many great memories with you and Kay and your family. We used to love watching you make and serve your famous table side Caesar salad. We also appreciate your professionalism and work when you were providing all the accounting for our companies. Godspeed and rest in peace old friend.
Chic and Jan

Carolyn Earnest

May 17, 2023

Derry, Derry! You are going to be so missed by your family, staff, friends, & the community.

I met Derry Larson when he assisted in setting up
Central Plaines Cardiothoracic Surgery, LLC.
Derry & his staff were wonderful sharing their expertise in accounting & management skills with a newly transformed critical care RN into an office manager.
This professional relationship developed into a community focused friendship with many other community leaders helping to develop an non-profit:
Central Plains Regional Healthcare Foundation, which brought
Project Access to the Sedgwick County community.
Derry Larson being one of the main `wizards´ behind the scenes quietly taking care of the details of the non-profit & a large cheerleader for the initial organization of Sedgwick Co. Project Access.
This was just one of many `behind the scenes´ work Derry Larson has supported or accomplished in our Kansas community!
Thank you, Derry!
Thank you, Kay!
Yes, Kay, because behind a successful man is a wonderful, patient, & successful woman as a partner!
John & I love you both and will miss Derry´s hugs & smile!
Carolyn

Karen Markwell

May 17, 2023

Derry was a nice and fun loving man. I enjoyed working with him during the years he served on Senior Services Board of Directors. He believed in helping those in need. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Gloria Gadomski

May 16, 2023

My deepest sympathy to Kay and the family .. I was one of Derrys caregivers and it was a pleasure to have been able to spend time with him and care for him. So sorry for your loss. RIP

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