Obituary: Larson, Richard Allen

Wed., May 15, 2013

LARSON, Richard Allen (Age 58) Of Spokane Valley WA passed May 11th 2013.

Survived by his children Jennifer Chesnut, Lafe and Robert Larson, his Life Partner Janelle Larson, his beloved grandchildren Marcus Chesnut, Myka Boyer, Dakoda and Clayton Larson, Sierra and Deanie Sevy, and Baylee Milford, and his siblings James, Erik, Greg, and Kim Larson, Donna Odegard and Sharon Demer.

Proceeded in death by his parents Bob and Adeline Larson and his sisters Shelly Swanson and Arlene Burch.

Rick enjoyed many things, his favorites were the sounds and smells from the track bleach box and fishing with his best friend Kenny Statler.

He worked most of his life as a mechanic and loved all things automotive.

He loved deeply and died peacefully in his home.

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little-but not for long, and not with your head bowed low, remember the love that we once shared, miss me but let me go.

-Edgar Albert Guest

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