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Theodore Larson

1935 - 2025

Theodore Larson obituary, 1935-2025, Altoona, WI

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

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Smith Funeral Chapel - Eau Claire

2222 London Rd

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Theodore Larson Obituary

Theodore Larson

October 1, 1935 - September 9, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Larson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 9 at Mayo Health Systems.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years 11 months, Beatrice (Bates) Larson. Also, by sons, T. Howard (Loann), Wayne and daughters, Carolyn, Jacqueline, Linda; grandchildren, Dirk, Branden, Hunter, Jazlin and 15 great-grandchildren. Also, survived by brother, Arnold, sisters, Ethel, Geraldine, Francis, and Patricia.

Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Martha, brothers, William and Douglas, and grandchild, Vanessa.

Ted served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran. He also served in the Army and Naval Reserves. He will be missed by in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the L.E. Phillips Senior Center, which he enjoyed visiting.

A graveside service will be Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Rest Haven Cemetery. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.smithfuneralec.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Leader Telegram from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Theodore Larson

Sep

18

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Rest Haven Cemetery

NE

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2222 London Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701

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Kristi Rhode

September 14, 2025

Bea and Kids and Grandkids,

I am so very sorry to hear about Ted. He is at peace and in the heavens with so many of our family members.
I love you all.

Arnold Larson

September 14, 2025

Bea and Family,

We are so very sad about Ted’s passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss our many nightly phone calls to each other .
We have many, many fond memories to think about..

Love, Arne and Barb

Jami Callan

September 14, 2025

Uncle Ted,
You will be sorely missed by so many . We love you
To Aunt, Bea, Howie, Carolyn, Jacqui, Linda, Wayne, Branden and extended family, God Bless you all.
Hold your fondest memories close to your hearts for those are yours forever

Love to all of you. Jami and Mike

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