Tom Larson, age 73, of Carrington, ND, died September 18, 2011, at his home under the care of Presentation Hospice of Carrington.

Thomas Walter Larson was born on October 22, 1937, the son of Walter and Rose (Glaser) Larson in Juanita, ND. At an early age, he moved with his family to a farm north of Carrington. Tom attended country school and Carrington High School.

From 1956 to 1964, Tom was an Army National Guard member. In 1957, he moved to California, where he worked for Douglas Aircraft. Tom then owned his own gas station and was also a truck driver. He was once married to Eleanor Nygaard.

In 1984, he was united in marriage to Barbara Fleming. Tom cattle ranched in Montana for several years before moving back to Carrington in the mid 1990’s. He continued raising cattle until his death. Barbara died in February, 2000.

He loved to hunt, ride motorcycles, and spend time with family. Tom loved to tinker and could fix almost anything. He attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Tom is survived by his son, Thomas J.C. (Sharon) of Esperance, NY; daughter, Eileen (Ed) Hunt, Perris, CA; special friend, Pamela Seibold, Cathay, ND; three stepsons, Brian (Jill) Fleming, Christopher Fleming, and Scott (Ronda) Fleming all of CA; thirteen grandchildren, Jason, Amber, Blythe, Oakley, Brian Jr., Brandi, Michael, Scotty, Alissa, Victoria, Shane, Shaun, and Cassie; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Trinity; four brothers, Cliff (Gloria) of Billings, MT, Virgil of Garrison, ND, Ronald (Renee) of Gettysburg, SD, and Lyndon (Julie) of Mesa, AZ; one sister, Colleen (Robert) Anderson, Fargo, ND; one sister-in-law, June Larson, Carrington, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carlton; his second wife, Barbara; and sister-in-law, Norma Larson.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:00PM

BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND