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Lynn Larsen Obituary

Lynn Dean Larsen passed away on November 18, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 62 surrounded by family and friends. He lost the battle from H1N1 Flu complications. He was born in Atlantic, Iowa on May 22, 1947 to the parents of Leo and Frances Larsen. His childhood was spent in the Elk Horn, IA Community where he attended his first years of school, until he moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1959. He attended East Jr. High and graduated from Wasson High School in 1965, going onto Jr. College and Blair Business College. He was employed at Coca Cola Co. in Colorado Springs for 17 years before he moved to Phoenix, AZ where he continued to work for Coca Cola from 1986 until an accident in 1992. He remained living in the Phoenix area where he had Rental properties and worked at Cross Road Services until his disability two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Phoenix, AZ, a son Mark (Jeanne) Larsen of Denver, CO and three grandchildren; Andrew, Peyton and Mitchell, a sister; Doris Hedgcock of Colorado Springs, two nephews; Darin and Dean Griffin; a step-daughter; Shauna (Bryan) Wolynia and their children, Hailey, Cambry and Gavin of Phoenix AZ; a step daughter Cindy (Paul) Hosman and their children, Sean and Alissa of Gypsum, CO. He is preceeded in death by his parents; Leo and Frances Larsen, an uncle Leverne Larsen, an aunt and grandparents. A Gathering of Family and Friends in Remembrance of Lynn was held in Colorado Springs, CO and A Celebration of Life in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, November 22, 2009.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 24, 2009.

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Gene Burt

January 18, 2010

I'm a friend of Lynn's that goes clear back to 1973 in Colorado Springs CO. Lynn and I worked together at Coca-Cola for 13 years first as route salesmen and later when Lynn moved into management I worked for him. I worked as a salesmen and he was sales manager. I remember going into his office trying to get a better discount price for my accounts so as to increase sales. The thing about Lynn was that I knew that he would never lose his cool as I gave him the reason I wanted a better price and we would always agree on a price we were both comfortable with. We both had jobs to do as mine was sales only but his was sales but he also had to worry about profits. He was always very easy to work with and I never saw him in a bad mood in the 13 years I knew him. Always I remember that infectious laugh that he had and I'm sure all you that knew him felt the love of that laugh.
Gene Burt---Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cheryl Mooney

December 10, 2009

Lynn was the best husband a girl could ever have had. I cherish all the years we had together (it just wasn't enough). His smile made me melt (especially in the latter days). His respect and kindness was above all. He is a special man and even "to death due us part", I will always love my beautiful man! Thank you God for giving a good man to me to love and cherish for the time I had him with me. There is no better man anywhere!!! My love for him will never die!
Cheryl Mooney-Larsen

Cheryl Mooney

December 10, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Cheryl Mooney-Larsen

December 10, 2009

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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Cheryl Mooney-Larsen

December 10, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Shauna Wolynia

November 29, 2009

There isn't a greater person out there! Such genuine love and caring for others. His non-judgemental spirit and his thoughtfulness lives on in our hearts. Lynn is a face, a smile, and heart I will never forget. He is missed dearly!

Paul & Cindy Hosman

November 24, 2009

Lynn was an amazing "second" father. His memory will carry through in our hearts and rememberances of our time with him. We loved him and will miss his smile.

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