Curtis Larson

Curt was born March 21, 1932, in Bisbee, North Dakota. He married Lydia Westemeier, also from Bisbee, on June 26, 1954. He attended North Dakota State University and received a B.S. degree in pharmacy in 1954. After college, he trained and served for 3 years as a pilot in the United States Air Force.

For many years afterwards, Curt was a pharmacist at drug stores that he owned in Mayville and Hillsboro, North Dakota. He was an active member of the Mayville community where he lived, and also in his church there. After retirement in 1988, he was able to spend more time at his lake cabin in Minnesota. Sun Lakes became a winter destination, and more recently his permanent home.

Curt was very generous and hospitable. He and his wife hosted many wonderful family gatherings throughout his life. He also had a passion for education, which included supporting NDSU and Mayville State University.

Curt is survived by Lydia, his wife of 69 years; son Mark Larson; grandchildren Valerie (Ethan) Brule, Joseph (Misha) Larson, and Jacob Larson; great-grandchildren Kailey, Livia and Miles.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Emma Larson; siblings Patricia Larson, Joyce Kollman and Glenn Austin Larson.

There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. on April 13 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler, Arizona.

Memorials may be sent to Neighbors Who Care, Sun Lakes; or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Chandler.