Lee Larson, 94, passed away on April 3, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on January 30, 1919, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised there and attended the University of Washington, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, Lee began his career as a high school teacher and counselor. He also joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Major after 20 years in 1967.
Lee married Ruth (Olson) on April 4, 1943. They have shared 70 wonderful and supportive years of marriage together. Lee was well recognized as a great role model, and also as a loving husband and father. He was very attentive and respectful to his family and all those around him. He spent 35 years in secondary education, including 10 as a math and science teacher in Burlington, WA and 25 as a teacher and head counselor at Benson HS in Portland. Lee was also a very active leader in the Covenant Church. He enjoyed staying in touch with both young people and adults, and was never “stuck in a decade”. He always made sure to listen, understand, and often learn from the people around him, no matter their ages.
Lee is survived by his wife, Ruth Larson, of Portland; children Robert Larson of Portland, Christy Fair of Gig Harbor, WA, James Larson of Happy Valley, and David Larson of Albany; as well as 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Lee will be laid to rest privately at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at 1:30pm at Powell Valley Covenant Church in Gresham.
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