Dr. Reed Parkinson Larson, DDS, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and consummate organizer, died peacefully of cancer on April 7, 2000 surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He kept his sense of humor and serenity to the end. He lived a full life and left a legacy of hard work, love of life, pursuit of excellence, appreciation for good friends, generosity, and devotion to family.
He was born in Preston, Idaho on January 7, 1920 to Nephi and Bertha Parkinson Larson. He was the youngest of eight children. He attended Utah State University and affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served an LDS mission to the Northeastern States and remained an active member of the Church. Following graduation from the University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry, he was called into the United States Navy Dental Corps and served on the island of Guam during World War II. He was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Naval Reserve for twenty years, retiring as a commander.
As a practicing dentist for forty-one years, Reed was devoted to his patients and respected by his colleagues. He served as president of the Salt Lake District Dental Society and as president of the Utah State Dental Association. He was a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Academy of Dental Practice Administration, the American College of Dentists, and was a regent for ten years in the International College of Dentists.
He was active in politics, serving as chairman of the Republican Second Congressional District. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Salt Lake Country Club, and the Desert Island Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his golfing friends, wherever the course.
Reed was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and environmentalist. He was a member of the New State Duck Club, where he often braved wind and weather to share a duck blind with a hunting partner and a good dog. He instilled in his children, and others, a love of the outdoors, respect for wildlife, and appreciation of nature. He fostered a sense of responsibility to preserve and protect our wonderful Western environment. He was a member of the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, Green Peace, Ducks Unlimited, the Nature Conservancy, and Friends of Bear Lake.
He married Lennox Adamson on September 25, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. He often commented on how lucky he was. They enjoyed many common interests, from great books to world travel. Together, they built a haven for their family at Bear Lake. As his children grew older and he was no longer required to drive the boat or rig the sails, he developed a love of working on the grounds. Planting, pruning, watering, building walkways, and natural gardens became his passion. He always had a project, whether directing neighborhood kids, supervising workmen, or doing family films or scrapbooks. In later years, when physical activity became difficult, he learned to use and enjoy the computer, with grandson, Russell as tutor.
He is survived by his wife and four children, Dr. William R. Larson DDS (Robin), Dr. Brent A. Larson DDS (Mary), Lennox Ann Larson DeMill (Ted), and Dr. Eric A. Larson DDS (Lori). He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Russell, Scott, Katie, Graham, Ellen, and Preston Larson; Matthew, Michael, and Stephen Reed and Rachel Larson; Adam, David, and John DeMill; and two-week-old Parker Reed Larson; and a sister, June Larson.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and support given them by their many friends and relatives during Reed's illness. Reed blessed the life of many. He truly left every arena he entered a better place because of his presence. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. in the Monument Park Sevneteenth Ward Chapel, 2795 East Crestview Drive (1020 South). Friends may call on Friday April 14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on April 11, 2000.
He was born in Preston, Idaho on January 7, 1920 to Nephi and Bertha Parkinson Larson. He was the youngest of eight children. He attended Utah State University and affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served an LDS mission to the Northeastern States and remained an active member of the Church. Following graduation from the University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry, he was called into the United States Navy Dental Corps and served on the island of Guam during World War II. He was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Naval Reserve for twenty years, retiring as a commander.
As a practicing dentist for forty-one years, Reed was devoted to his patients and respected by his colleagues. He served as president of the Salt Lake District Dental Society and as president of the Utah State Dental Association. He was a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Academy of Dental Practice Administration, the American College of Dentists, and was a regent for ten years in the International College of Dentists.
He was active in politics, serving as chairman of the Republican Second Congressional District. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Salt Lake Country Club, and the Desert Island Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his golfing friends, wherever the course.
Reed was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and environmentalist. He was a member of the New State Duck Club, where he often braved wind and weather to share a duck blind with a hunting partner and a good dog. He instilled in his children, and others, a love of the outdoors, respect for wildlife, and appreciation of nature. He fostered a sense of responsibility to preserve and protect our wonderful Western environment. He was a member of the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, Green Peace, Ducks Unlimited, the Nature Conservancy, and Friends of Bear Lake.
He married Lennox Adamson on September 25, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. He often commented on how lucky he was. They enjoyed many common interests, from great books to world travel. Together, they built a haven for their family at Bear Lake. As his children grew older and he was no longer required to drive the boat or rig the sails, he developed a love of working on the grounds. Planting, pruning, watering, building walkways, and natural gardens became his passion. He always had a project, whether directing neighborhood kids, supervising workmen, or doing family films or scrapbooks. In later years, when physical activity became difficult, he learned to use and enjoy the computer, with grandson, Russell as tutor.
He is survived by his wife and four children, Dr. William R. Larson DDS (Robin), Dr. Brent A. Larson DDS (Mary), Lennox Ann Larson DeMill (Ted), and Dr. Eric A. Larson DDS (Lori). He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Russell, Scott, Katie, Graham, Ellen, and Preston Larson; Matthew, Michael, and Stephen Reed and Rachel Larson; Adam, David, and John DeMill; and two-week-old Parker Reed Larson; and a sister, June Larson.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and support given them by their many friends and relatives during Reed's illness. Reed blessed the life of many. He truly left every arena he entered a better place because of his presence. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. in the Monument Park Sevneteenth Ward Chapel, 2795 East Crestview Drive (1020 South). Friends may call on Friday April 14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on April 11, 2000.
Dr. Reed Parkinson Larson, DDS, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and consummate organizer, died peacefully of cancer on April 7, 2000 surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He kept his sense of humor and serenity to the end. He lived a full life and left a legacy of hard work, love of life, pursuit of excellence, appreciation for good friends, generosity, and devotion to family.
He was born in Preston, Idaho on January 7, 1920 to Nephi and Bertha Parkinson Larson. He was the youngest of eight children. He attended Utah State University and affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served an LDS mission to the Northeastern States and remained an active member of the Church. Following graduation from the University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry, he was called into the United States Navy Dental Corps and served on the island of Guam during World War II. He was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Naval Reserve for twenty years, retiring as a commander.
As a practicing dentist for forty-one years, Reed was devoted to his patients and respected by his colleagues. He served as president of the Salt Lake District Dental Society and as president of the Utah State Dental Association. He was a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Academy of Dental Practice Administration, the American College of Dentists, and was a regent for ten years in the International College of Dentists.
He was active in politics, serving as chairman of the Republican Second Congressional District. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Salt Lake Country Club, and the Desert Island Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his golfing friends, wherever the course.
Reed was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and environmentalist. He was a member of the New State Duck Club, where he often braved wind and weather to share a duck blind with a hunting partner and a good dog. He instilled in his children, and others, a love of the outdoors, respect for wildlife, and appreciation of nature. He fostered a sense of responsibility to preserve and protect our wonderful Western environment. He was a member of the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, Green Peace, Ducks Unlimited, the Nature Conservancy, and Friends of Bear Lake.
He married Lennox Adamson on September 25, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. He often commented on how lucky he was. They enjoyed many common interests, from great books to world travel. Together, they built a haven for their family at Bear Lake. As his children grew older and he was no longer required to drive the boat or rig the sails, he developed a love of working on the grounds. Planting, pruning, watering, building walkways, and natural gardens became his passion. He always had a project, whether directing neighborhood kids, supervising workmen, or doing family films or scrapbooks. In later years, when physical activity became difficult, he learned to use and enjoy the computer, with grandson, Russell as tutor.
He is survived by his wife and four children, Dr. William R. Larson DDS (Robin), Dr. Brent A. Larson DDS (Mary), Lennox Ann Larson DeMill (Ted), and Dr. Eric A. Larson DDS (Lori). He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Russell, Scott, Katie, Graham, Ellen, and Preston Larson; Matthew, Michael, and Stephen Reed and Rachel Larson; Adam, David, and John DeMill; and two-week-old Parker Reed Larson; and a sister, June Larson.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and support given them by their many friends and relatives during Reed's illness. Reed blessed the life of many. He truly left every arena he entered a better place because of his presence. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. in the Monument Park Sevneteenth Ward Chapel, 2795 East Crestview Drive (1020 South). Friends may call on Friday April 14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on April 11, 2000.
He was born in Preston, Idaho on January 7, 1920 to Nephi and Bertha Parkinson Larson. He was the youngest of eight children. He attended Utah State University and affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served an LDS mission to the Northeastern States and remained an active member of the Church. Following graduation from the University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry, he was called into the United States Navy Dental Corps and served on the island of Guam during World War II. He was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Naval Reserve for twenty years, retiring as a commander.
As a practicing dentist for forty-one years, Reed was devoted to his patients and respected by his colleagues. He served as president of the Salt Lake District Dental Society and as president of the Utah State Dental Association. He was a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Academy of Dental Practice Administration, the American College of Dentists, and was a regent for ten years in the International College of Dentists.
He was active in politics, serving as chairman of the Republican Second Congressional District. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Salt Lake Country Club, and the Desert Island Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his golfing friends, wherever the course.
Reed was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and environmentalist. He was a member of the New State Duck Club, where he often braved wind and weather to share a duck blind with a hunting partner and a good dog. He instilled in his children, and others, a love of the outdoors, respect for wildlife, and appreciation of nature. He fostered a sense of responsibility to preserve and protect our wonderful Western environment. He was a member of the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, Green Peace, Ducks Unlimited, the Nature Conservancy, and Friends of Bear Lake.
He married Lennox Adamson on September 25, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. He often commented on how lucky he was. They enjoyed many common interests, from great books to world travel. Together, they built a haven for their family at Bear Lake. As his children grew older and he was no longer required to drive the boat or rig the sails, he developed a love of working on the grounds. Planting, pruning, watering, building walkways, and natural gardens became his passion. He always had a project, whether directing neighborhood kids, supervising workmen, or doing family films or scrapbooks. In later years, when physical activity became difficult, he learned to use and enjoy the computer, with grandson, Russell as tutor.
He is survived by his wife and four children, Dr. William R. Larson DDS (Robin), Dr. Brent A. Larson DDS (Mary), Lennox Ann Larson DeMill (Ted), and Dr. Eric A. Larson DDS (Lori). He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Russell, Scott, Katie, Graham, Ellen, and Preston Larson; Matthew, Michael, and Stephen Reed and Rachel Larson; Adam, David, and John DeMill; and two-week-old Parker Reed Larson; and a sister, June Larson.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and support given them by their many friends and relatives during Reed's illness. Reed blessed the life of many. He truly left every arena he entered a better place because of his presence. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. in the Monument Park Sevneteenth Ward Chapel, 2795 East Crestview Drive (1020 South). Friends may call on Friday April 14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on April 11, 2000.
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