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Richard T. "Dick" Larson

1932 - 2022

BORN

1932

DIED

2022

Richard Larson Obituary

Richard T "Dick" Larson
June 14, 1932 - October 18, 2022
Puyallup, Washington - Dick was loving and kind, with a sense of humor and a gentle stubbornness. He greeted every day and everyone he met with a smile. He loved his family, his friends, sports, travel, his alma maters and everything Swedish. Graduated from Lincoln HS Tacoma 1950 and Pacific Lutheran 1954. In 1955 he enlisted in the Army. His official duty was radar operator at Fort Devens MA, his best duty was one of 17 men on the softball team. Sep 1957, he started teaching biology at Franklin Pierce HS, became Athletic Director 1968 and retired 1988. He was a positive role model and mentor to students. He coached golf, tennis, baseball and wrestling. After retiring he managed Western Washington Fair's greenhouse and delivered flowers for Blitz Florist. A high school and college athlete and he skied, played tennis and biked Foothills Trail into his 80s.
Predeceased by wife Lucile, sister Dorothy, brother-in-law Marv and nephew Brian Harshman. Brothers Roy, Bob and Art. Daughter-in-law Barbara.
Survived by wife Sharon. Daughters Pam (Don) Grover, Cheryl (Bob) Popek and son Tim Larson. Stepdaughters Jamie Cavanagh and Lisa (Tim) Sandeman. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service Saturday November 19, 2022, 1:00PM at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Puyallup. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Pacific Lutheran University's Ebba and E. Arthur Larson Nursing - Dean's Fund or Mike Benson Men's Tennis Endowment

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 13, 2022.

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Darlene

July 1, 2025

So sorry for the loss of a great man dick Larsen was always so kind caring compassionate towards everyone . Prayers for his family. Amen

Pam Wise

December 16, 2022

Dear Pam, Cheryl, Tim and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about your father´s (and husband´s) passing. He was such a joyful man! I will never forget his kindness to my family.

Kathie Wise Willmore

December 13, 2022

I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing; just learned of it yesterday, 12/12/2022! He was one of my Dad's best friends, Pete Wise, and was such a very nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. God bless all of you!

Cara Cross

November 20, 2022

Cheryl & Tim,
So sorry to see the passing of your dad. He & your mom were chaperones on my first ski bus. Sorry again for your loss.
Cara Cross

Helen S Arnestad

November 18, 2022

I grew up going to Bethel Lutheran Church and knew all of the Larsons. Dick was always cheerful, kind and pleasant. It was a joy to know him.

Linda (Smith) Shook

November 13, 2022

Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. May God wrap his arms around all of you as you walk thru this valley.

Jeannine & John Welcher

November 13, 2022

Lisa, Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Your friends, Jeannine and John Welcher

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