1952
Douglas
2016
Douglas Larson
July 31, 1952 — June 5, 2016
Doug passed away on June 5, 2016 McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.
He was born July 31, 1954 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Orval and Barbara (Molter) Larson.
Doug graduated from Battle Lake High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Park University.
On June 15, 1974 he married Tammie Macheledt. Together they had Kai and Becky. They would have been celebrating their 42nd anniversary on June 15, 2016.
Doug retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer February 1996 after serving over 20 years. He also retired from Hill AFB as a Maintenance Supervisor on April 30, 2016.
Doug's greatest love and passion was his family who he enjoyed spending time with and doing activities together such as camping, barbecues and just hanging out. Doug was truly devoted to helping and enjoying people. Near and dear to his heart were Veterans and their families. As a dedicated Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States member he served 4 terms as Post Commander and in 2013 – 2014 he was Utah's State Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Doug is survived by his wife, Tammie Larson; Daughter Rebecca (Tim) Fergeson (Utah), Grandson Kai Larson Jr (SC); Granddaughters Rachael Larson and Jolie Albertson (Utah); 1 brother Greg (Bonnie) Larson; 2 sisters Marsha (Ron) Bowman and Nancy (Joe) Papa all residing in Minnesota.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents Orval and Barbara Larson and a son Kai Larson.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11 AM. at the First Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake, MN. A Celebration of Life for Doug will follow the Memorial Service at the Battle Lake Community Center.
He was born July 31, 1954 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Orval and Barbara (Molter) Larson.
Doug graduated from Battle Lake High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Park University.
On June 15, 1974 he married Tammie Macheledt. Together they had Kai and Becky. They would have been celebrating their 42nd anniversary on June 15, 2016.
Doug retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer February 1996 after serving over 20 years. He also retired from Hill AFB as a Maintenance Supervisor on April 30, 2016.
Doug's greatest love and passion was his family who he enjoyed spending time with and doing activities together such as camping, barbecues and just hanging out. Doug was truly devoted to helping and enjoying people. Near and dear to his heart were Veterans and their families. As a dedicated Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States member he served 4 terms as Post Commander and in 2013 – 2014 he was Utah's State Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Doug is survived by his wife, Tammie Larson; Daughter Rebecca (Tim) Fergeson (Utah), Grandson Kai Larson Jr (SC); Granddaughters Rachael Larson and Jolie Albertson (Utah); 1 brother Greg (Bonnie) Larson; 2 sisters Marsha (Ron) Bowman and Nancy (Joe) Papa all residing in Minnesota.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents Orval and Barbara Larson and a son Kai Larson.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11 AM. at the First Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake, MN. A Celebration of Life for Doug will follow the Memorial Service at the Battle Lake Community Center.
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