William "Bill" Howard Larson

January 26, 1926 - April 27, 2014

In Loving Memory Chaplain Bill Larson William Howard Larson was born the son of Chester A. and Elsie E. (Miller) Larson on Tuesday, January 26, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota. William grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended school there. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and then joined the Merchant Marine Corp. In July 1945 he joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in December 1946. William met Ruth Finn and they were married in Pasadena, California on August 13, 1955. William went to college for his Bachelor’s Degree and then attended Western Evangelical Seminary where he received his Master’s Degree. He served in churches in California, New Mexico, and Oregon. They came to live in Newberg in 1991. William joined the Newberg Fire and Police Departments as a Chaplain in February 1992. He was an avid reader, enjoyed watching sports-especially baseball, bowling and dancing. On the 27th day of April 2014, William Howard Larson died at home when he was 88 years, 3 months and 1 day of age. Surviving and left to honor his life are: his Daughter-in-law, 6 grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren and those who have come to know and appreciate him where he has lived and worked. William’s wife, son, daughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. His Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Newberg Christian Church, Newberg, reception immediately following. Committal Service will be Monday, May 12th at 2:00 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are in the care of Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.attrells.com Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Newberg Volunteer Fire Department Association, c/o Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.