Thomas Terry Larson

He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on June 2, 1939. Thomas graduated from Benton Harbor high school in 1957. After high school he went on to serve 3 years in the United States Army. He received a degree in Criminal Science from Grand Canyon University. He also received a bachelor’s degree in business.

He was married to Elda Kopischke in Michigan and then divorced a few years later but remained friends.

Tom worked was a business owner and then served 26 years in law enforcement as an Arizona DPS officer. He was a member of VFW, Arizona Highway Patrol association and had a passion for golf, spending time with his family.

He was a lifelong bachelor and is survived by his only child Chris (Deborah) , very close best friends, grandchildren Sheala, Casey, Christopher Jr, Spencer, Jennifer, Chris, Great-grandchildren; Connor, Isabelle, Terry, Nathan, David, Olivia, Jordyn, his only siblings; Linda Kelly; and many nieces and nephews. His parents and Brother Ron precede him in his death.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Larson family.