Gary Larson

Gary Lee Larson, 75, was born September 19, 1936, in Des Moines, the son of Leonard and Mabel Larson. He passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Lee Memorial Health Park Hospital in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Gary proudly served his country as a First Class Petty Officer with the United States Navy for six years. He retired from John Deere after 35 years of faithful service. Gary enjoyed woodworking and he loved to travel. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing, and always looked forward to his annual fishing trips to Minnesota with his sons, brother and various friends. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois Larson; sons and daughters-in-law, Kirk and his wife Sherry Larson and Kent and his wife Geri Larson; grandchildren, Cory Larson, Cole Larson, Blake Larson and Anthony DiPerna and his wife Jessica; great-granddaughters, Avery and Myles DiPerna; brother, Leonard Larson; sister and her husband, Phyllis and Wayne Swanson; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered.

Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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