Larsen, James Richard 1927 - 2011

LARSEN, HANSEN, PETERSEN, MADSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/17/2011 at 21:10:26

Submitted by Marthann Kohl, posted by permission

Source: burmeisterjohannsen.com

James Richard Larsen, the son of Jens and Agnes (Hansen) Larsen, was born on March 30, 1927, in rural Kimballton, Audubon County, Iowa. He attended Audubon Country School through the eighth grade. On March 14, 1948, James married Verda Mae Petersen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. The couple farmed and made their home in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Iowa, for 15 years. They then moved to their current home in Center Township, north of Harlan. James was a lifelong farmer; he also worked helping Gary Allen in his plumbing business for ten years.

James was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. He loved to garden and took great pride in keeping his machinery, livestock, and homestead in good condition. James was a quiet and reserved man who preferred to lead and parent by good example.

James R. Larsen died on Friday, October 14, 2011, at his home in rural Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 84 years, 6 months, and 14 days.

James was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Norman Larsen; and one sister, Joann Larsen, at age 11. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verda Mae Larsen of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Marie (Warren) Madsen of Audubon, Iowa; two sons, Philip (Genene) Larsen of Fontana, California, and Scott (Jeanine) Larsen of Harlan, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist, and Diane Kastens was the soloist. Burial of ashes was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be
Subject: LARSEN, JAMES RICHARD March 30, 1927 - October 14, 2011

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Source: kjan.com

JAMES R. LARSEN, 84, of Harlan (svcs 10-18-11)
Obituaries October 15th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

JAMES R. LARSEN, 84, of Harlan, died Fri., Oct. 14th, in Harlan. Memorial services for JAMES LARSEN will be hled 10:30-a.m. Tue., Oct. 18th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

A Memorial Visitation for James Larsen will be held from 1-8pm Mon., Oct. 17th at the funeral home, with the family present from 4-6pm.

Burial of ashes will take place in the Harlan Cemetery.

JAMES R. LARSEN is survived by:
His wife – Verda Mae Laresen, of Harlan.
His daughter – Marie (Warren) Madsen, of Audubon.
His sons – Philip (Genene) Larsen, of Fontana, CA, & Scott (Jeanine) Larsen, of Harlan.
7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends.

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Source: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc.

James Richard Larsen
March 30, 1927 - October 14, 2011

SURVIVORS: Wife - Verda Mae Larsen of Harlan, IA; 1 Daughter - Marie (Warren) Madsen of Audubon, IA; 2 Sons - Philip (Genene) Larsen of Fontana, CA, and Scott (Jeanine) Larsen of Harlan, IA; 7 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; and Other Relatives & Friends

Visitation date: Monday, Oct 17, 2011
Visitation time: 1:00-8:00 PM
Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan,IA
Visitation comments: The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011
Service time: 10:30 AM
Service location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 - 19th Street, Harlan,IA
Service comments: Burial of ashes will be at the Harlan Cemetery.