Vernon L. Larson, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 26th in Beloit. He was born May 17, 1936 in the Wakefield area, the son of Henry and Hazel (Glenn) Larson. Growing up in the Wakefield area, Vernon attended local schools and graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1955. April 6, 1956 he married Barbara L. Bletscher in Clay Center. All their married life was spent in Abilene. She preceded him in death December 14, 2009. Vernon had been employed in construction retiring in 1998. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, tinkering in his workshop, building things for his grandchildren, woodworking, gardening and fishing. Vernon was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 7 brothers. He is survived by: a daughter, Tammy (mike) Cooper of Beloit; a son, David (Luci) of Salina; grandchildren; great- grandchildren and a great-great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday March 2nd at the Abilene First United Methodist Church with Pastors John and Jenny Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in his memory be made to the Abilene First United Methodist Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service or sent in care of Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.