Kenneth "Bud" Larson
September 30, 2021
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Kenneth “Bud” Jon Larson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Bud was born November 12, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Kenneth A. and Lillian B. (Kampley) Larson. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1950. He married Beverly Iola Fisher on October 11, 1952 at Grandview Baptist Church on the east side of Des Moines. Bud had enlisted in the United States Army and was shipped out seven days after his wedding. He was stationed in Seoul, Korea during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954.
Beverly and Bud raised two children, Bill (born June 24, 1959) and Jodi (born August 31, 1962). They kept their home on the east side of Des Moines since 1964. Bud worked as a repair technician in blue print machine repair. He was a member of Grandview Park Baptist Church. Bud’s hobbies were varied and included a passion for ham radio. He loved talking to people across the country and took pride in assisting in organizing relief efforts during times of natural disasters. His call sign was WA0QBP and he made many enduring friendships through his involvement in the ham radio community. He also liked fishing, camping and traveling with his wife, Beverly, and spending time with his grandson, Chad. Bud was very talented at working with his hands and could fix anything.
He is survived by his children, Bill Larson and Jodi (Jim) Mitchell; grandchildren, Chad Moldovan, Sean Larson, and Shelby Reid; sister, Vona Ann Burbank; brother-in-law, Ted (Mabel) Fisher; brother-in-law, Jim Fisher, many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends; and his cat, Moe and dog, Bella.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Larson in 2002, his parents, and a brother and sister in infancy.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Burial with military honors will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery after the services. There will be a reception at the funeral home following the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Camp Appanoose in Plano, Iowa, the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines or a charity of your choosing.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda and Jim Jacobe
10/06/2021
We will miss Ken a lot as we have his wife Beverly. They were the nicest of neighbors and I especially loved listening to her play the organ on days when the windows were open in their house. It was a joy to listen to her play songs of praise to the Lord. I first met Ken when he would come to the state to work on our office machines where I worked. He was always a joy to be around. We have lived as neighbors when I was in high school and when we moved back into my parents home across from them in later life. Ken would be outside playing with his grandson Chad and my granddaughter would go over and play and Chad who would push her around in his pink car! They had lots of fun. Although our street was always busy we did not have to worry because grandpa Ken would always keep an eye on them. His daughter Jodi and grandson Chad were a blessing to him in his last years 🙏🤗❣ He has missed his wife Beverly so many years and now they are together in heaven ❣🤗🙏 Sending love and prayers to the family ❣🤗🙏 Linda and Jim Jacobe and family
lewis moldovan
10/05/2021
Sad to hear of Bud's passing he was always so helpful to Chad his grandson. Lewie Moldovan
Kim Dykmann
10/04/2021
Im so sorry