Thomas Clarence "Clarence" Larson (1891-1939)

LARSON, BOYD

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:13

From Nevada Evening Journal October 27, 1939 (page 6)

Military Funeral at Slater for World War Veteran

Special to the Journal.
Slater, Oct. 27--Funeral services for Clarence Larson, world war veteran, were held Monday afternoon 1:30 o'clock at the home of Burton and Tilla Larson and two o'clock at the Bethlehem church. After the brief devotional service at the home the flag draped coffin, accompanied by military escort, was taken to the church.

Rev. E. R. Rorem had charge of the services. The many beautiful floral offering which paid silent tribute to the departed friend were arranged by Mrs. E. C. Rood and Mrs. Will Schaudt. The American flag covered the coffin. Six cousins served as pall bearers. They were Homer Larson of Des Moines, Bert Hokel of Alleman, Ben Hokel of Slater, Arthur Larson, Tom and Elmer Erickson of Huxley. Sums of money from relatives were presented to the mission work in his memory.

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Boyd of Roland sang a duet, "Alone With God." Mrs. M. S. Heggen and Mrs. A. L. Peterson sang two duets, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee," and "The Lights of Home." The American Legion post of Slater formed a military guard of honor as relatives and friends viewed the remains. Burial took place in the Bethlehem cemetery. The military guard of honor stood before the grave. The three-volley salute to the dead was fired and taps were sounded.

T. C. Larson was born on the Larson homestead near Huxley, Jan. 8, 1891, and died at his home in Slater, Oct. 21, 1939, at the age of 48 years, 9 months and 13 days. His parents were Lewis and Anna Larson., both preceding him in death a number of years ago. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. The family moved to Slater after retiring from the farm. He graduated from the Slater schools in 1910. In 1917 he enlisted in the army and was stationed at Camp Dodge. He was honorably discharged Jan. 22, 1919, on his mother's birthday. His marriage to Miss Kathryn Boyd of Story City, took place Sept. 29, 1927, and they made their home in Springfield, Ill., until a few weeks ago when they moved to Slater. One child, Boyd Alan blessed this union.

About four years ago, Mr. Larson suffered a stroke and spent a great deal of time in various hospitals. He became well enough to continue his work for about a year when he suffered a relapse. Although he was able to be out a part of the time, he knew his life was limited and did everything to reconcile his family to the fact that death might come at any time. His courage and cheerfulness were to be admired. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife and son Boyd Alan, a sister Tilla Larson, two brothers, Burton Larson of Slater and Austin Larson of St. Paul, Minn., and a host of relatives and friends.

Among relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral services were the following Mr. and Mrs. Austin Larson of St. Paul, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hokel of Toledo; Kermit Larson of Indianola; Alfred Boyd of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hokel, Mr. and Mrs. Telford Lodden of Alleman; Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Hameserland of Eagle Grove,; Willard Hameserland, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Carlson and Mr. and Mrs. Art Swasavd of Vinton; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Holland of Boone; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boyd, Miss Berneal Hokel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hokel of Stanhope, Homer Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Gals Gizel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Johnson of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Halverson of Ankeny; Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Lodden of Ames; Mrs. Carrie Harnden and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lynch, Chester Larson, Mrs. A. A. Rose, Miss Emilie Gandrup, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Story City; Henry Boyd, Emery Eggland, Milton Michaelson, Miss Arlene Michaelson, Mrs. Albert Eggland, Messrs. and Mesdames G. E. Michaelson, S. J. Michaelson, John Michaelson, Otis Boyd, M. M. Eggland, Grant Eggland of Roland; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nelson of Cambridge; Lars Erickson, Mrs. Randy Larson, Messrs. and Mesdames Charley Larson, Amos Larson, Arthur Larson, Elmer Erickson, Sanford Sydness and Tom Erickson of Huxley; Soren Morrison, Mrs. Emma Einertson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, Martha, Elvira and Mervin Johnson of Kelley, Mr. and Mrs Vinol Alleman.

The Thimble club of which Miss Tilla Larson is a member, served lunch at the Larson Home to all the relatives after the services.