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Memories and Condolences
for Earnie Larsen
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Melody Beattie
January 9, 2025
He helped change my life with one sentence: If the relationship is dead, bury it.
Peggy Steldt
January 9, 2025
I still quote some of his words. Warrior angels somehow sticks in my memory.
Nancy Sabin
January 8, 2025
So many of them, I can only say I miss Earnie's humor, wisdom and his no nonsense communications.
Joan Plantenberg
January 6, 2024
Many of the people who went to Earnie and Paula Saturday morning groups are still friends. When we get together to celebrate Holidays, birthdays Super Bowl parties, etc , his name still comes up in conversation. Powerful statements that remind of us about our journey in life. He impacted a lot of people's lives
Janet Novak
January 6, 2023
Oh my, he did indeed make a life changing effect on me. A friend of mine shared his early tapes talking about Alcoholics and Those That Love Them. His words spoke to me and started me on a journey that saved my marriage and made me a far better person. There were many great sayings he had; one that I remember most is If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes!
Peggy Steldt
January 6, 2023
He was a humble giant and a leader for many of us who followed. I pass on the wisdom I learned from him very often.
Jan O'Leary
January 6, 2023
Still think of Earnie and Paula everyday as I do my readings and keep them in my prayers. What a wonderful couple.
Nancy Sabin
January 6, 2023
Sending loving support to Earnie's family and feeling soooo grateful for knowing him while he was on this earth. He changed lives and gave lots of love!
Peggy Steldt
January 6, 2022
Earnie's writing and CDs continue to guide me through this pathway. A great loss still.
Joan Plantenberg
January 6, 2021
We so often talk about Earnie and all the great life lessons he gave to so many of us from Saturday morning group of men and women. I imagine he heard the words: "Well done my faithful servant."
Earnie Carlstrom
February 21, 2018
I am in shock and never knew until today, Earnie was a strong supporter of the Salvation Army and has taught me so much about recovery as he has taught so many others. I will deeply miss him and as a joke when I first met him I couldn't believe that he spelled his name as I do, Earnie, I will miss him and try to take his legacy to many others as he did. So smile Earnie your legacy will go on in not only my own life but others who have been impacted by your life.
Gary Boland
August 9, 2017
I remember the day we met in Austin, Texas. I introduced myself to Paula and she brought me over to where you were standing and re-introduced me to you as "Jack's son"; I quickly interjected that my name, Gary Boland, although I was often referred to as "Jack's son". You laughed and offered, "You must be a powerful man as you have lived in the shadows of another powerful man. We both laughed. Happy 78th birthday
Gary Boland
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Dave Hoffman
June 26, 2014
Earnie and Carol Haggerty's Believing In Myself Book has been a next to my bed it seems like for decades. The pages are dog-eared and marked to the point of being worn. What a gift--- simple, clear, loving, genuine. To Mrs. Larsen you are in my heart. How else could it be, Earnie was one of my important teachers. Dave
L Gustafson
July 18, 2013
What a legend!! Will be missed.
Melody Beattie
June 28, 2013
This is the second time I've signed but I wanted to express my deep gratitude for the book that he and Paula wrote together, His Last Steps. It is poignant, compelling, and both heart-warming and heart-breaking. Thank you both, Earnie and Paul, for sharing that part of your lives with us. It was a generous and kind thing to do.
RICHARD Pearson
June 26, 2013
I MET EARNIE IN MAY OR JUNE OF 1995. I WENT TO A MEETING AT A CHURCH IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. DURING THE PROGRAM, HE MENTIONED POSITIVE SELF DEFINITION AND I LEARNED ABOUT THE POSITIVE SELF DEFINITION CLASS. I LEARNED ABOUT LIFE AND LOVING MYSELF FROM THE MANY SESSIONS I WENT TO. PAULA, I AM REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WANTED TO SEE IF EARNIE WAS STILL SPEAKING. I REALLY WILL MISS HIS SMILE. HE ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL BETTER.
Scott H
May 2, 2013
I still cant beleive Earnie isnt with us any longer. perhaps its because at nearly every meeting I hear some of Earnies wisdom come from somebody which keeps his memory alive in my life...
Gene Broughten
May 1, 2013
The book he co-authored with Carol Larsen Hegarty, Days of Healing Days of Joy, has been immensely helpful to me. I am so grateful for the meditations in it. These continue to be daily readings for me.
Don Wilkinson
March 12, 2013
Ernie was important n my journey
elaine jenkins
July 16, 2012
I came across Earnie's books and tapes about a year after finding Alanon...the 12 Steps and the people who worked them gave me some hope that I had found a place where I belonged... however when they discussed 'returning to sanity' and 'removing our short comings' my doubts grew because I was certain I had never known sanity and if my short comings were removed there would be nothing left...I struggled until one night, quite by 'accident', I found one of Earnie Larsen's books and once I opened it I couldn't put it down...for the next several years I read and reread, listened and listened again to his words...how profound they were! Page after page I found answers and relief, growth, hope...so 35 years ago at age 36 I was given the gift of hundreds of 12 Step people and one wise man...it took them all to give me the tools to find myself. Thank you Earnie Larsen for having shared your knowledge and strength with so many of us. What a gift you were!!
Tom & Lisa Gearman
March 10, 2012
Hard to believe it's been over a year since you left us, dear friend. I know your at peace with our father in heaven - please know how very much we love you and miss you.
Earnie was a candle! What an exemplary life!
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT
January 2, 2012
Dear Paula,
I learned of Earnie's death today. My sincere condolences to you and your family. He touched so many lives. His tapes and talks were enormously helpful. I listened weekly in the 80s with a group of Al-Anon women who met in my home. The words he spoke that made such a difference to me were about "taking the First Step a second time" - for yourself! I'd never thought of that. Earnie impacted me more recently in Fall, 2010, when you both were so gracious about reviewing my memoir manuscript. Earnie raved about it and encouraged me to go public this Spring, in the hope of helping others. He was exceptionally generous both in his time and words, AND I had NO idea he was suffering, until, that is, today, and I'm moved by his example. God bless you both!
Evangelist Myles
September 7, 2011
I am not sure if I offered my condolences or not. (I found out after the fact). Even so I pray the peace of God which is beyond the reason of man kind substain you in every area of your life. I met Earnie at your home during Thanksgiving Dinner about 2 years ago (I was seeing a fellow named James at that time) and we had a Awesome Time. What a wonderful meeting..Earnie, wife, friends, kids. It was good. Continual Prayer!
Elizabeth Whetter
September 6, 2011
I am a flight attendant and must have been on a trip when Earnie passed away. I am so sorry. I just learned August 23rd and burst into tears. I met Earnie in Burnsville.My exhusband went to Hazelden where I learned about Earnie. He was one hell of a great man and I am heartbroken to learn of his struggle with cancer, and death. When he met you, you felt like he knew you. He deeply touched me with his profound insight and caring countenance. God certainly gave us a tremendous gift in Earnie that will live on. My sincere condolences to his family who he cherished. Thank you for sharing him with us. I am crying right now just typing this. Much love and we will all pay it forward.
July 29, 2011
Dear Paula,
Have thought of you and Earnie so many times over these many years and this morning I just had to see if I could find you.
Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy on the death of your dear Earnie. He became "Dallas' Darling" and I am so grateful that his wisdom and warm personality touched my life. I still hear his deep and profound words that had such an impact on my life and all of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
You, my dear, were the perfect compliment, an amazing soulmate and I loved being in the company of both of you. ( You still playing tennis?) Please let me know if you are ever in Dallas, just know that you are always welcome as my guest. I will leave 'the light on" significant of the light that both you and Earnie shed on all of us.
Bunches of love,
Susan Ryan
John
July 27, 2011
Earnie was God's gift to us. How could one person dispense so much of the "good stuff"? Is there anyone Earnie didn't leave better off? We're poorer for his loss, but waaaay ahead of where we started. Thanks be to God, and thanks be to Earnie for his amazing legacy.
Connie Canfield
July 9, 2011
I was just telling one of my sponsees about Earnie's books, and looking them up, I see he has passed..what a wonderful human being he was;truly, he will be missed by me and all in recovery. Thankfully I will be able to pass his message on, and give the books to others.
Cathy Holland
June 11, 2011
Years ago, I had the extreme pleasure of hearing Earnie speak at the Church of Today/Renaissance Unity in Michigan. He changed my life. so many of his thoughts are pearls for life learning. Thank you, Earnie Larsen. I look forward to meeting you, again. With deepest gratitude... Cathy Holland
Diane Carey
May 6, 2011
Earnie Larsen was such an inspiration to me as a long time member in recovery. His book Stage 2 Recovery taught me so much about addiction. His later book on stage 3 recovery and relapse helped me immensely as well. He had the ability to speak straight through to the heart. There was no one else like him in my journey through recovery. He will be missed.
March 8, 2011
I knew Earnie way back when he was affiliated with St. Gerards in Brooklyn Park. His sermons were inspirational.When I hear our President speak I think of Earnie. Both have the unique ability to reach an audience in a personal and caring manner.
My wife,Ginny knew Paula again way back when. We only wish that we stayed in touch with them over the years.We really never knew them as a team.
I can close my eyes and remember what a dynamic man was lost when he left us.We were out of the country when he passed on so were not able to express our thoughts and feelings to Paula and the family directly.
Lewie Weiner
Edina,Minnesota
March 4, 2011
Earnie Larsen changed my life after I listened to his goal seeking tapes. I was looking into setting goals in my life 15 years ago, read every book, but just couldn't grasp the idea, all I had to do was to listen to his tapes. He sure made a huge difference in my life. Thank you for showing me the way when I thought I could never find it.
Ms. Myles
February 27, 2011
I just heard about Earnie's passing in a round about way via a friend whose friend mentioned it. I met him through one of the guys he sponsored and in just a short time (dinner at his home) I knew he was an awesome man who truly cared about others. My prayers go up before the Father in behalf of the family that God's healing power and sweet memories of Earnie will continue to carry you through.
Brenda Duke
February 24, 2011
Thank you for your gifts of love and healing...what a beautiful legacy!
Lynda Chase
February 15, 2011
I was truly sadened to hear of Earnie's passing yesterday. I attended one of Earnie's seminars at Colonial Church of Edina in the mid 80's that changed my life forever for the positive. I was able to attend another seminar in the 90's in Michigan where I live now. Thanks to a great man who shared his gift - he was truly a blessing and inspiration to us all.
cathy s
February 13, 2011
I will be forever grateful for Now that your sober. I take the book with me and share with other's in recovery. He was and always will be our awesome portable recovery coach. Thank you Earnie Larsen for your many , many years of love and care.
Dr Lewis Smith PHD
February 4, 2011
Ernie was a good man. He could see thru people and was an astute observer of the human condition. He was practical, down to earth and Spirit in action. I met him when he talked at Jack Boland's Unity Church of Today in Michigan , His Stage II books on
Recovery and Relatioships are classics. He will be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him and one in touch with his works. God bless you Earnie and thank you for all of your efforts .
Karen Schulz
February 2, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Earnie Larsen...His gifts to the addictions community were beyond measure and he helped so many with his incredible wisdom, love and caring...To his family, and particularly Paula, I send my deepest condolences. Karen Schulz, Berwyn, PA
Tom Thompson
January 31, 2011
Paula - I've read over all of these wonderful guest book entries. All of them remind me of what a wonderful gift to the world that our Earnie was. I was saddened when I heard that he made his transition, and guilty that I never phoned him for one more lunch. His words will live on and will continue to help all people who hear them via his tapes, books, or personal stories shared. I will miss him and already feel the emptiness in my field without him. I especially recall how he would light up when he spoke of his grandchildren. They lit up his world, like he lit up ours.
God Bless Earnie.
January 29, 2011
I am grateful for your lessons, Earnie. Thank you for your service....
Justene Kennedy
Lakeville, MN
Mary Wolkerstorfer
January 28, 2011
Earnie Larsen was truly a gift to all whose lives he touched. I have many wonderful memories of Earnie from the days at St. Gerards, to the kindness he showed me when I was going through a very painful divorce and he took time from his busy day to meet with me and talk to me. May God bless his family and bring you peace.
Donna Richardson
January 24, 2011
I attended several of Earnie's workshops in the 80's and have his books. I was shocked to learn of his death. Thanks Earnie for all your advice. My sympathy to his family.
Maureen Sellman
January 24, 2011
I first met and heard Earnie in the 80's. His words remain in my psyche as guides to live by. Thank you Earnie and my sympathy to the family. His life is a legacy of wisdom and love.
January 23, 2011
Dear Paula and family,
I was saddened to read of Earnie's death---Wished I had met him as I knew he was a wonderful friend to many..Know I am thinking of you at this difficult time..
Mary O'Neill Sitzer-- Rochester, Mn
monica terpstra
January 20, 2011
Keeping you all in my prayers this week!! He loved you all so much and was so proud of his grandkids!! You gave him so much joy!! Monica
Joe Mann
January 18, 2011
Earnie, in life you attained what we all should aspire to: wisdom, compassion, fellowship and love. Joyfully, share your gifts in heaven!
Dick Bernard
January 18, 2011
I have one powerful recollection of Earnie. It was at a workshop for separated and divorced Catholics in Duluth, most likely in 1982, and he was speaking about changing behaviors, and he said "nothing changes if nothing changes" - about as powerful a statement of what should be obvious as anything I've ever heard. I just googled that phrase, and Earnie's name was a guess by some in recent years. I heard it 29 years ago from Earnie's own lips, and I'll never forget it. Farewell to a great example.
Jody Cohen Gordon
January 18, 2011
I am so appreciative of the books Earnie Larsen wrote, some with his siblings. Although I am a Jewish woman who has been in recovery for 25 1/2 of my nearly 46 years of life, I find his writing quite spiritual. I have spent countless hours reading his meditation books. Early on in my recovery, a counselor gave me one of those books. I read it all of the time. Earnie Larsen lives on in so many people; he will always be alive in that way! THANK YOU!!!
Mary Kernan
January 17, 2011
Earnie helped so many people throughout his life in so many ways. He touched the hearts and souls of all who met him. He was a good man who lived a good life. He made a difference in this world. He will be greatly missed.
Thank you, Earnie, for the love you brought into so many of our lives.
Dan Griffin
January 16, 2011
I cannot put into words the profound effect Earnie had on my life. I will miss him and know that he truly lived his mission here on earth. My heart goes out to his family especially the other warrior always right at his side, Paula. God Bless all of the Larsen family and all of those still suffering.
John Killeen
January 16, 2011
Thanks for the help Earnie!
Karen Twite
January 16, 2011
Dear Paula, children, grandchildren and Earnie's sister, Thank you for sharing him with us. I spent many evenings listening to him in the 80's, read his books,listened to his tapes & proudly shared his online info. with friends (some in recovery). He is an amazing "fisher of men" although i am a woman i am one of them. His honesty nudged me into 12 Steps and i will forever be grateful. His message never tarnishes and is reflected in all the other arenas i have studied. Thank you Earnie. Words can not express the gratitude. Karen Twite< MSP, MN.
BC and Bonnie Abadie
January 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paula, Erin, Cara, and the entire Larsen family. We are blessed to have walked in Earnie's light, shared in his wisdom,been warmed by his love. Forever in our hearts!
Susan Kenney
January 15, 2011
You will be dearly missed... Rest in peace my friend.
Jenny S.
January 15, 2011
I heard Earnie speak quite a bit in the mid 80s and I listened to his tapes over and over. The phrase that was most eye opening for me was "You can't make sense out of someone who isn't making sense." His wisdom was instrumental for me to make needed changes in my life. My daughters grew up in a much better environment thanks to those changes. God Bless Earnie.
Patricia Dubois
January 15, 2011
What a privilege to know and be loved by Earnie. His love will live on and he will be with us all. I thank God for sharing him with us - the greatest gift on this earth. Patricia
Switzerland
Branches Counseling, PLLC
January 14, 2011
We are very sadened to hear of this tragic loss of such an amazing man who has made such an enormous impact on so many people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Victoria Winebarger & Beth Bunn
Branches Counseling, PLLC
Shirley French-Rivard
January 14, 2011
What A God given gift of compassion, caring, sharing & healing Earnie possessed! He was uplifting, supporting & light & joy to each person lucky enough to be a part of his journey! Well done good & faithful servant. God bless he & his family.
Diane Hunter
January 14, 2011
Paula , I am so sorry for your lost , I will keep you and your family in my pray
Patty
January 14, 2011
peace and thank you for helping change my life pob
January 14, 2011
Our Thoughts and prayers are with
Paula and Family at this time. What a
blessing to have known Earnie.
Maynard & De
Bridgette Moore
January 14, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 14, 2011
Earnie, we love you and have talked about you and "Who is driving my bus", for a life time. It will be 37 years of marriage and working on the program that you gave us.
Remembering Paula and your thanks to her, we send thanks too. Blessings to the family. Earnie will always help us smile at ourselves. Ted and Libby Burton retired to AR
Curtis Miller
January 14, 2011
Thank u Earnie for all the good u have offered potential lost souls such as mine. U'r lectures centered me at the the times they were supposed to. Everything has a reason, right Earnie? Peace be with u.
Jerome W
January 14, 2011
I can't tell you how mutch this has man tought me and others but we all know when he spoke
we all listened, He was a amazing person I wish I could have seen him speek at 2nd sunday with abraham. God Bless! You are A Graet ONE!
January 14, 2011
I will forever be grateful I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Earnie Larsen.
His life's work touch so many of us.
I will remember the many lessons he taught:
"Nothing changes, if nothing changes"
"Take responsiblity of your own destination"
"Be accountable"
Understand..."who driving your bus."
He truly was an extaordinary man.
One of a kind
A gentle-giant
Loving
Inspirational
Most importanly, he taught us what Faith, Hope and Love - truly mean.
Thank you Earnie Larsen.
You truly made a real difference and contribution in this world.
I will remember you.
A Twin cities resident &
Saturday morning women's group participate (B.P.; mid-late 90's)
Jan O'Leary
January 14, 2011
Thank you Earnie and Paula, you changed our lives. The Sacred Sisters, the Men's group and especially me as "Earnestine" thank the "Great Earnie " for all his help and insights. He will be missed.
anna
January 14, 2011
The light of your life work will shine on in all of us who had the privilege of listening to you in person and also reading your wisdom.
Your work and wisdom has made a huge impact on my recovery from addictive parents and family members. I am driving my bus with the grace of God.
Still you will be missed.
Thank you
anna
January 14, 2011
You've changed my life in ways only I knew about...now you know and you know how much you are truly loved and how many lives you have changed with your graciousness. We will never stop learning from you and you will never stop healing others.
God Bless
Denise
Earnie at Tess with Cousins
Chuck Larsen
January 14, 2011
I'm so sorry we won't get the chance to eat carp again at Joe Tess' in Omaha. The Omaha Larsens will miss Earnie.
Anonymous
January 14, 2011
Thank you Earnie. Your teachings turned on the light for me. Particularly "who is driving your bus"?
Forever grateful.
Debra Lewis
January 14, 2011
Sister Paula: May the prayers and love from so many; whose lives he touched bring you comfort during this difficult time. Pastor Earnie; a "Champion of Champions" who truly was a living example of "what Jesus would do." I'm so grateful to God for my friend and his presence in my life. I know now I have a special Angel of God watching over me any my family. Exodus 23:20; begins “Behold I have sent an angel before thee” ~~~~
We love you Pastor Earnie – "NOT GONE JUST GONE AHEAD"
Katie Klevesahl
January 13, 2011
I remember going through treatment in 1982. They taught me to be sober, but my true recovery didn't begin until I attended Earnie's workshops. I had the honor of working with him over the years and knowing all of you is one of my most treasured memories.
All of you taught me what a true family is, and I am grateful for that. I remember messing up your kitchen with the most vivid, wild colors of Christmas cookies ever. What a fun night!
Earnie taught all of us what God wanted for us; kindness, forgiveness and the ability to love one another, joyfully and fully. I will forever be grateful for the privilege of knowing all of you, as a family and as a friend.
I will keep you in my heart and my prayers. That's where you've been all along.
Katie Klevesahl
January 13, 2011
Dear Paula, Cara and Erin,
I went through treatment in 1982. They taught me how to be sober. My real recovery did not begin until several years later when I had the honor and privilege to meet you and Earnie. I learned from all of you how a family loves one another, in spite of 'what you live with, you learn', (I remember making Christmas cookies, with frosting on everything!), as well as Earnie's contributions to my own personal growth and my marriage.
He taught and demonstrated the way that God intends and wants us to feel for each other; with loving kindness, forgiveness and helping each other to love. I will be forever grateful for his contribution to the quality of my life.
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers, just as you've always been.
Joan & Steve Witzig
January 13, 2011
We have in the last six months joined the Saturday morning mens and womens group. I think back about how it states "how we will be known by our fruits." It is so obvious that the love of Earnie is going to be following him, in all the lives he touched. I am sure he has heard the words "Well done my true and faithful servant." Our sympathy to all of Earnie's family. Thank you Earnie for all the love you have shown to all the lives you have touched. "103" entries...You will be deeply missed by "so many"
Erik Miller
January 13, 2011
Erik Miller / Christ Recovery Center resident manager
1-13-2011
Earnie ran into my burning house and pulled me out of there and into the Loving Grace and Mercy of the God of my understanding with unwavering faith and conviction. Onward, Earnie. With love, and gratitude, your friend, Erik.
Lynn Jorgensen
January 13, 2011
TY 4 all.
Thomas McAloon
January 13, 2011
I knew Earnie for about 60 years and he was the same Earnie the last time I saw him as the first time. Met him as I was signing up for 7th grade.
My condolences to all his family and many friends. He was a genuinely good person.
Love you Earnie.
Tom McAloon
January 13, 2011
I am so grateful that Earnie was so led to start a support group as the men's support group and later Paula also starting our women's group! Know you all atr in my prayers! Love, Betty Barrick Brooklyn Center, MN
Dorian Potter
January 13, 2011
I will greatly miss Earnie. His CD's and books helped me so much. I'm so grateful that I was able to attend his relationship seminar back in 2008 and finally meet him in person. His work helped so many and will continue to do so.
Joan Bergman
January 13, 2011
Earnies's many slogans often come to mind: "Wherever you Go, There You Are"; "If somebody calls you a horse long enough, it is only a matter of time b4 you look for a saddle", etc. etc. He will be alive in my life until the day I die.
Jerry Reiss
January 13, 2011
I could never say this enough thank you Ernie
Cheryl Peterson
January 13, 2011
I am grateful I was able to tell Earnie how much he meant to me in my recovery. He always inspired me to reach deeper to help and love others. He had the ability to find the heart in the most hardened of us. He will be missed. I pray all those he touched will carry on his legacy of love and service.
Brian Magaw
January 13, 2011
Cara and Erin, I am sorry to hear about your families loss. Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Brian "Tex" Magaw
James Druk
January 13, 2011
I first heard Ernie when I was going through a divorce. He literally turned my life around. I heard him speak many times over the years and I always came away with a new nugget of helpful information. His like rarely comes along.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to know and hear him. He will be missed. As he always said "No matter where you go, there you are" I've always loved that statement.
Johnnie Spitzfaden
January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011
Our time with Earnie goes back to his seminary days where I met him when I visited my brother (B.C.Abadie); he later became instrumental in guiding my husband and I (who was originally a classmate of Earnie) through our courtship and eventual marriage. We can never forget the importance he played in our lives. Our sympathies to his wife Paula and family. Earnie will be missed by many people.
Debbie
January 13, 2011
I heard Earnie speak quite some time ago when I was going through some very tough times. And the one particular statement he made was "You need know Who's Driving the Bus!!" I was alone when I went in ..I wasn't feeling alone when the session was over. I know you have touched people with your words and will continue to do so even now and you will be remembered for a long long time. thank you
Thomas Spitzfaden
January 13, 2011
Many treasured memories of our youth in the seminary and afterwards. Will miss him much.
Lee Bachman
January 13, 2011
Earnie and I were classmates for more years than I can remember. Bob Oelerich's boys. Raised in Omaha we went to Kirkwood and beyond. Such a trip! God bless a good man and a good friend. To your family, Earnie, I send warm thoughts and best wishes for peace, and a sense of your continuing presence among them. You will be there, not far away. And you are with us too, your classmates and friends from the gigas days. We'll be together again, deo volente.
Anon
January 13, 2011
Earnie Larsen was a great teacher/mentor/ cmfort and support as I navigated my way through the 12 Steps and recovery. He will be missed. Thank you, Earnie.
Bonnie B.
January 13, 2011
Earnie's legacy will live on for so many in the Recovery field. His seminar's on ACA helped so many to carry on and get their life's together. Blessing's to all of his family and you have all gained your own special Angel looking down on you.
Tom & Lisa Gearman
January 13, 2011
My wife and I adopted Earnie as our Dad when both of our fathers passed away. He was the face of Christ in our lives. Unconditional Love is the lesson he taught and lived. When my time here is through, I know my friend will be waiting on the other side - it will be so good to see you again. Our love is with you always, Earnie!
January 13, 2011
I want to send my condolences to Earnie Larsen's family. I work at a Long Term facility in Canada for recovering Alcoholics and Addicts we use all Earnie's videos and books in our teachings at our centre he has helped many people in ths life time what an honour. He had a great impact on my work as a professional and I am truely grateful and now he will be another one of my angels.. Thanks Earnie
Tony Partington
January 13, 2011
Earnie, your were and are an inspiration to myself and so many others. I think you would say, the simplest words will do, so, thank you my friend. God bless.
Tiffany B.
January 13, 2011
I heard Earnie and friends speak on Sunday. The love we all felt in that room continues to surround me today. His legacy in our recovery community is one that will be legendary. His believe in each of us gave us hope and strength to face each day as we grow in recovery. He will truly be missed but his legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family at this time...he will always be "mine" to each of us. With all my love.
Tom Carey
January 13, 2011
Earnie was a powerful force in my life and I shall forever cherish that. He was truely a child of God and God is well pleased in the way that Earnie used the talents that God has given him. Peace to Paula and family.
January 13, 2011
Paula, Erin, Cara and families,
Earnie touched the lives of so many people -- more than many of us will ever meet. He was truly one of a kind and you are so fortunate to have had him in your lives. Although I didn't spend a lot of time with him over the years, he always greeted me with a warm welcome when I came over. His legacy will go on and as you share stories of the fun times you had with yourselves and your children, he will always be with you.
God Bless You All and Much Love,
Dana (Herrmann) Kulics
Bob Goligowski
January 13, 2011
Dear Earnie. I am priveleged to have known you. You lightened my life. You were a unique and good man and will be mightily missed.
Colleen Broten
January 13, 2011
I will always remember you for your vibrant and energetic way of speaking and getting through to people. One thing that sticks in my mind is to "Give a leg up" to people that need it. If you are able to do it...do it.
Mary Butler
January 13, 2011
Over 20 years ago Earnie first touched my life by speaking at St. David's School to a group of Mom's who had children with disabilities. Little did I know at that time that Earnie would re-enter my life when I got sober over 9 years ago. His messages always felt like they were said just for me and he always gave me so much hope.
The impact on the poeple he touched cannot be measured, but Earnie was able to bring us all closer to God.
I'm blessed that I had the good fortune to know Earnie and he will be greatly missed.
Paula, God bless you and the family and may you find peace knowing that you had the years you did with Earnie and that he touched so many lives in very profound ways.
God bless,
Mary Butler
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