Arlen T Larson

Arlen Thomas Larson passed away Monday October 14th, 2019. He was born on March 27th, 1941 in Minot, North Dakota to Lawrence and Lillian Larson.

He served in the military from 1959 – 1962. He married DeAnn Vandeberg in 1963 in Dickenson, North Dakota. He worked at various jobs in Williston before moving his family to Kitsap County. He worked at Safeway in Bremerton, WA before beginning a career at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where he became an accomplished machinist in shop 31. He retired in 1995 and enjoyed his family and his beloved Mariners. He also enjoyed the holidays and family gatherings, he especially enjoyed his grandchildren as they often come by to visit and sleepover.

He is preceded in death by his parents and Sister Bonnie Mclaughlin. Arlen is survived by his wife DeAnn Larson; sons Scott Larson, Todd Larson and Brian Larson; grandchildren Stephanie Kelly, Kyle Larson, Cassandra McClure, Greg Tyler and Brandon Larson; Great Grandchild Maiah and last but not least his faithful canine companion Cody.

Graveside service for family and friends will be at Sunset Lane Cemetery on October 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond’s gilt o snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
--Author unknown