Farrell Glen Larsen

Born December 30, 1942, Farrell learned hard work at a young age growing up on a farm and years spent at the Larsen Ranch in McCammon, ID. He would later begin a life-long career in grocery retail after taking a job as a Meat Cutter with Albertson's in Pocatello, ID, which ultimately led him to Bear Lake County in Idaho where he would take over the job as Store Manager at Broulim's Thriftway in the city of Montpelier, ID, a store he would go on to manage until the late 1980s. While managing the town's only grocery store, he also served on the City Council from January 1978 until February 1981, at which point he ran for and was elected Mayor, serving dutifully until December 31, 1985. Upon relocating his family to Jacksonville, Florida in 1988, he would continue his career in grocery retail with Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. in multiple management positions in addition to working for Gate Petroleum where he also held a store manager position. After more than 20 years with both companies, Farrell retired at the age of 72 in 2014.

Farrell loved hot coffee and chocolate donuts, good food with an occasional cocktail, good music, enjoyed the occasional trip to the movie theater to catch a good flick, and could always be found enjoying a good nap.

Farrell is preceeded in death by his father, Glenn Davis Larsen; his mother Betty Gwen Collins Larsen Zahm; his step-father Howard Joseph Zahm; and his daughter Cheri L. Lyon.

Farrell is survived by his children William Larsen (Montpelier, ID), Tamera Wahl Lewno (Warren, OR), and Daren L. Larsen, Michael G. Larsen, Trevor D. Larsen, Chance J. Larsen and Michelle H. Edmonson, all of Jacksonville, FL; his brother Jay (Susan) Larsen, his sister Cheryle Lemmon Larsen, and his step-brother Larry (Nina) Zahm, all of Pocatello, ID; 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Farrell's family members would like to express their heart-felt gratitude to the staff of The Terrace of Jacksonville nursing home, for all that was done to care for him during his 7 years as a resident. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, 32223. A small private memorial with family will be held in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, July 16, 2023, as well as a memorial to be held at a later date in Pocatello, Idaho followed by graveside services in McCammon, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to The Parkinson's Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org/ in Farrell's honor.

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