John Larson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Larson (Lougheed, Alberta), born in Killam, Alberta, who passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Larson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Larson and Kathryn Larson; his brother Kenneth Larson; his brothers-in-law, Gus Probst, Eric Toppe and Ray Simpson; his nephew Kevin Probst; and his father-in-law Harvey Simpson.

He is survived by: his wife Carol Larson; his daughters, Kristi Larson (Taylor Van Tighem) of Edmonton and Sheena Larson (Kaylan White) of Edgerton; his grandchildren, Annika and Barek; his sisters, Dolores Simpson of Crossfield, Norma Probst of Edmonton, Pat Horinek (Bud) of Lacombe, Roxy Toppe of Red Deer and Elsie Ramsden (Jack) of Red Deer; his mother-in-law Shirley Simpson; and his sister-in-law Karen Kelndorfer (Dale). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Alberta Water Well Drilling Association. To honor John's legacy, donations will be put into a John Larson Memorial bursary fund for an outstanding student of the Red Deer Polytechnic Journeyman Water Well Drilling program.