Obituary: Stephen Burt Larsen

Stephen Burt Larsen 1942 ~ 2007 Stephen Burt Larsen, 65, passed away July 10, 2007 in Murray, Ut. He was born January 25, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Carl Homer and Thelma Ann Burt Larsen. He was an Air National Guard Pilot for 37 years, it was not only his career but it was his passion. He also loved to rebuild cars, his first when he was 15 and continued his passion for cars, rebuilding and enjoying the beauty his whole life. Above all his family was the most important; he deeply loved and adored his children and grandchildren. Mary Alice was his deeply adored wife; they were married for 43 years. They loved to travel together, to many countries and enjoyed many adventures together. Steve was an accomplished runner; he ran many challenging high altitude runs, including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Mountain and triathlons. He also enjoyed racing cars for three years and watching professional racing. He was an Eagle Scout and Scout leader. He was a great example of giving service to others, always helping those in need and a great friend to many. He also enjoyed music. He served a LDS mission in Stockholm Sweden. He served in many church callings. He is survived by wife Mary Alice, sister Carlene Fitzgerald, son Erik (Lisa) Larsen, daughter Crystal (Matt) Datilla, son Vance (Allison) Larsen, daughter Julie (Zack) Taylor, daughter Mary K. (Dan) Finken, daughter Stephanie Larsen and 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Carl Homer Larsen, mother Thelma Ann Larsen, father-in-law Russell Victor Frandsen, brother-in-law James Russell Fransen, brother-in-law Gerald Fitzgerald. Funeral Services will be Monday, July 16, 2007 at 11:00 at Brighton 5th Ward, 2561 E. Bengal Blvd. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, July 15, 2007 from 6-8 pm at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South, as well as one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.