John Llewellyn Larson of Canyon Ferry Lake/Helena, passed away of a heart attack at St. James Hospital in Butte on March 13, 2012. He was 64 years old.
He was born to Llewellyn and Lyla Larson on November 27, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND.
He grew up in Argyle, MN and attended Argyle High School. He then attended North Dakota State University from 1966 – 1971 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.
John was a self-employed hay contractor, farmer, founder of AAgMaC, a computer programmer, handyman and inventor.
His favorite hobbies were watching Bison Football, fixing everything for anyone, especially his daughters, and playing pool. He was a former president of the Farm Financial Standards Council, a spokesman for Roundup in 1983, and a member of the Canyon Ferry Lake Sewer District Board and the Land Purchase Committee.
John is survived by his wife, Diane Larson; daughters, Elizabeth and Lydia Larson; mother, Lyla Larson; and siblings, Mary Kaye (Bob) Robertson, Peggy Larson (Rocky Mjos), and Mark (Lauren) Larson. He is also survived by nephews, Scott, Andrew, and Garrett Robertson and their families, John Larson; as well as numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Llewellyn Larson.
Viewing hours will begin at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will be held at Yacht Basin immediately following the service. Memorials are suggested to the Bank of the Rockies, John Larson, NDSU Football Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5509, Helena, MT 59604. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Allen Stenhjem says
Sorry and sadend of Johns passing. God Bless
April Uriarte says
Diane
I am sad to hear about your lose. Cody and I have enjoyed getting to know John and you. New Years will not be the same. Pool league will not be the same for Cody. Cody will miss John instructing him in pool. He always made Cody feel welcome, and that John was glad to see him, with his,”Where the Hell have you been.” I appreciate friendship he gave to Cody. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you. Please call on us if there is anything you need.
Bob Eukel says
I am very sorry to hear of your husband, father, son and brother’s passing. John is in our family’s thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Van Dyke says
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Will have you in our prayers.
Bruce & Joan Anderson says
Diane & Girls;
Joan & I were very saddened on hearing of John’s sudden death. John was a favorite classmate of Joan’s and I always enjoyed bantering ideas around with John after a few beverages.
The Thanksgiving spent with your family many hunting seasons ago will always remain special to me.
B.A. & Joan
Carol E. Kalberg Bonner says
Diane & family,
I will always remember the quest for acquisition of our land & the lawn tractor races! Neighbor Lou Eastman & John had such a great friendship & their need to help “fix things” was a wonderful attribute. You have years of happy, wonderful times at Canyon Ferry & I will think of you during this time.
Sincerely,
Carol E. Bonner
Chris & Dave Ohler says
Diane, Liz & Lydia. We are so sorry about John’s passing. He will be missed, he was a lot of fun and a really nice guy. Our thoughts are with you.
Chris Gillette says
We both are very sorry to hear about John. He was a good man and a pillar to the Canyon Ferry community. John had a great sense of humor and an abundant energy to improve our lake community that is very much appreciated by many. He will also be missed by many.
Chris and Bonnie
Chuck Trinwith says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Claudia & Harry Cottrell says
John,thanks for all the good laughs! What will we do without you @ Meet Your Neighbor Days in Argyle? We will miss you.
Craig and Pam Evert says
May God’s mercy help to make this terrible loss be more bearable
Love
The Evert’s
DeLaine DufaultStrong says
I off my sympathy in the loss of John. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Denise & Kraig Bever says
Larson, you will be missed dearly. It was great to get to know you when you would come to Michigan to work with us. We always had a good time and lots of laughs. I miss talking to you and learning from you. God Bless You!
Ellen Black says
Diane and family – I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was way to young to go. Hang on to your memories and know I am thinking of you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Fred & Lynn Scott says
Diane and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was a great guy and we will miss his fun personality and his expertise and involvement in Canyon Ferry’s future progress.
Fred & Lynn Scott – Yuma, AZ
Glenn and Sheree Setterholm says
Way too young! So sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to the memories. See you soon.
Harley Deschene says
Dear Diane, Elizabeth, Lydia and the entire family:
It is with a heavy heart that this offer of condolences is bestowed.
I shall always remember John from our youth in growing up together at Argyle and throughout life’s journey ~ as a jovial and fun-loving man ~ filled with quick wit and a good story line. We were always in for a good laugh with John around. Thanks for the memories!
It was John who introduced my brothers to the “Big Sky Country” Montana in the early `70’s ~ custom hay bailing and all that followed. We are indeed forever grateful.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
And In Loving Memory
JACKIE HOCK says
MY SWEET LIZ AND FAMILY ; WE ARE LOOSING LOVED ONES WAY TOO SOON ; MY HEART AND LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU;;
Jim & Julie Ristad says
Diane, So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John. May the Lord be with you and the girls in the following days. Many memories of John @NDSU.
Jim and Sally Wilcox says
We both were so very very sorry to hear about John, I don’t know what to say except that this is a loss to our community. He was a great man with a great sense of humor!! Remember, he is watching over all of us now as well as NDSU! We love all of you and may god bless and be with you.
Jim Holloway says
Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss; just could not believe it! I was always proud to say that I worked on John’s haying crew. He influenced my life more than you can imagine and I did not realize it until I “grew up”! So many fond memories of work and play. I wish I would have stayed in touch with you both a little better than I did. My blessings.
Jim Holloway
aka “Swathaway”
My address is 3805 King Ave. East. Billings, Mt. 248-4027
Jim LaBine says
Dear Diane & family, I am so sorry to hear that John is no longer with us. I have memories of John and Diane that make me smile. May the peace of Jesus be with you.
Sincerely,
Jim & Barb LaBine
Cottage Grove, MN
Judi Allen says
Dear Diane, Elizabeth and Lydia,
I am so sorry to hear about John. He was such a great guy and the lake won’t be the same without him.
Judi
Kevin Eukel says
May God’s grace be abundant to John’s family in this difficult time. I know you will miss him immensely. He was a very good man.
Kodi Harrington & Greg Garwood says
Diane, Liz, Lydia and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful man to get to know and was so obviously in love with “his girls” He will be missed.
Kyle Kottas says
Dear Diane, Liz & Lydia,
I’m so sorry for your loss and i know he meant the world to you. My family and my prayers are with you.
Lenni Billberg says
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Leon and Marsha Belville says
Dear Diane and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leon and Marsha Belville
Lynn & Dennis Doherty says
Dear Diane and Family, we are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We won’t be back in the states until next week but wanted you to know we’ll miss seeing John at the lake. God Bless.
Lynn & Robin Carmichaael says
Dear Diane, Elizabeth and Lydia,
As we all grieve for our loss, little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. We only knew John for a short time, but he left us with memories we will never forget.
“Running” a pool table and a “Jimmy Buffet” concert in your backyard will always live on! We all will cherish the memory of John.
Maureen Crummy Rose says
My memories of John are from our youth – 4-H Club activities, riding the same school bus in high school, high school band – and having his sister Mary Kay as one of my best friends. Most of all, I remember that John always had a twinkle in his eyes – and the photo on this web page looks as though he never lost it! So sorry for your loss.
Naomi Rominski says
Dear Diane, Liz & Lydia,
I am so sorry for your loss… It’s difficult to put into words how saddened I am. John was such a special guy and I know how much you all adored him. Just know that you now have a guardian angel to look over you always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, as well as in my mom and dad’s.
Love & hugs,
Naomi
Neil F Kruger says
I got my Warren Sheaf and was shocked to learn of John’s passing. Although I only knew him briefly I knew you and Birger for ages and Birger & I are still here. My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your family. Neil Kruger
Norma Jean and Gary Walker says
Sorry to hear about John. Our condolences and God’s peace to your family.
Pam & Craig Evert says
Diane & Girls:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We really enjoyed the times we got to visit with you and John and the trips John stopped by here in Casper. He was a great guy and fun to be around. Praying God will give you peace in your time of sorrow. We wanted to make it up there Saturday but just couldn’t make it.
Love,
Craig & Pam
Patsy & Jerry Whitlow says
Diane & Girls,
So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.
Ray & Chris Yutrzenka says
Dear Diane, Elizabeth and Lydia-Our Deepest Condolences in regards to John’s passing. I remember the good times we shared be it flying to Argyle, at your home in MT, his visits to CA, & the ranch in CO. He always had alot going and and John was just fun to be around! We will all miss him dearly…Our Best-Ray & Chris
Roger & Vickie Zikmund says
Dianne, our thoughts are with you and your girls.. Hope your memories help you through this difficult time.. Roger & Vickie
Sally Swanson says
John, dearest cousin, what a loss. John was a great guy, full of fun, and witty beyond belief. I hate that we didn’t get together in our adult years, but was kept informed of life in Montana through Lyla, Peggy and Mary Kaye. My deepest sympathy to you, Diane, Lydia, and Elizabeth. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sally
Stacey Konency says
Dear Diane and family, I am very sorry to hear about John’s passing. I only knew him briefly through Dick and Diane Trerise and playing pool at O’Malley’s. We sure had fun on pool nights. John was quite a character. He always thought I was a better pool player than I was, but we sure had fun. God Bless and Peace.
Steve Nelson says
Really enjoyed working with John a few years ago & am sorry for your loss.
Steve Nelson
Susan and George Lee says
Dear Diane and Family
We are so sorry for you loss. What a shock this must be for you and for all of John’s family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Susie
Ted & Kris Holmlund says
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all — the lake will not be the same without the visits from John on the red 4-wheeler, the smiles, the helping hands the laughs,the helping hands the pool games, the helping hands, the bbq’s, Neil on the lake and again his helping hands. An amazing, giving man. We will miss him so, so much. The Holmlunds
Tom and Shelley says
Will be missed
Tracie Tomcheck says
Diane & family,
I am so sorry for loss, what a shock! I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take Care,
Tracie Tomcheck