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Jerry Leroy Larson

Birth	:	17 May 1936 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Apr 2018
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	--- TODAY'S NEWS STORIES Wednesday 4-25-18 knodfm.com Former Iowa Justice, Harlan native Larson Has Died - A former Iowa Supreme Court Justice and Harlan native has reportedly passed away. The Iowa Judicial Branch is reporting the passing of former Justice Jerry L. Larson. Justice Larson was the longest serving justice in Iowa Supreme Court history with more than 30 years on the bench. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady said “The Iowa court family is saddened by the passing of former Justice Jerry Larson. I had the honor and great pleasure to serve with Justice Larson for... Read More	--- TODAY'S NEWS STORIES Wednesday 4-25-18 knodfm.com Former Iowa Justice, Harlan native Larson Has Died - A former Iowa Supreme Court Justice and Harlan native has reportedly passed away. The Iowa Judicial Branch is reporting the passing of former Justice Jerry L. Larson. Justice Larson was the longest serving justice in Iowa Supreme Court history with more than 30 years on the bench. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady said “The Iowa court family is saddened by the passing of former Justice Jerry Larson. I had the honor and great pleasure to serve with Justice Larson for my first 10 years as a justice on the Supreme Court. He was a great mentor and better friend with a keen legal mind, a quick wit, and a deep love of the law. Our sympathies go out to his entire family.” Justice Larson leaves behind four children. Again, former Iowa Supreme Court Justice and Harlan native Jerry L. Larson, reportedly has died at the age of 81. --- The Iowa Supreme Court Mourns the Passing of Former Justice Jerry L. Larson, of Harlan KJAN NEWS April 25th, 2018 by Ric Hanson The Justices of the Iowa Supreme Court, former colleagues, and friends are remembering Iowa Supreme Court Justice Jerry L. Larson, of Harlan,as a dedicated public servant whose long career combined a profound respect for the rule of law, an unwavering support for fair and impartial courts, and a great fondness for his hometown and the Shelby County Courthouse. Justice Larson, who has passed away, served from 1978 to 2008 and was the longest-serving justice in the history of the Iowa Supreme Court. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady said “The Iowa court family is saddened by the passing of former Justice Jerry Larson. I had the honor and great pleasure to serve with Justice Larson for my first 10 years as a justice on the supreme court. He was a great mentor and better friend with a keen legal mind, a quick wit, and a deep love of the law. Our sympathies go out to his entire family.” Justice Larson was appointed a district judge in 1975. He served on the district bench until his appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court in 1978. In September 2007, Justice Larson surpassed Justice Theodore Garfield (1941 – 1969) as the longest serving justice in the history of the Iowa Supreme Court. During his 29 years as a justice, Justice Larson wrote 991 opinions. As a member of the Iowa Supreme Court, Justice Larson played a key role in developing the court’s rules for expanded media coverage of Iowa’s courts. These rules have served as a model for other states. Justice Larson was born and raised in Harlan. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1958 and law degree in 1960, both from the University of Iowa. While at law school, he was an editor of the Iowa Law Review. Following his graduation from law school, he was a law clerk for U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge M.D. Van Oosterhout. Later, Justice Larson practiced law in Harlan with his father and served two terms as Shelby County Attorney before his appointment to the district court bench. Justice Larson has four children: Jeffrey Larson, is the chief judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Susan Christensen is a district judge in the Fourth District. Rebecca Larson, is an elementary teacher in Bettendorf, and his son, David, is an attorney in Avoca. --- Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, IA Jerry Larson May 17, 1936 - April 25, 2018 Family Will Greet Friends APR 29. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM First Baptist Church 1325 Chatburn Harlan, IA 51537 Funeral Service APR 30. 11:00 AM First Baptist Church 1325 Chatburn Harlan, IA 51537 Burial Harlan Cemetery Twelfth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Survivors include his children Becky (Bob) Larson of Bettendorf, IA; Jeff (Shelli) Larson, Suzy (Jay) Christensen, Dave (Lea) Larson all of Harlan, IA; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren ---

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Jerry Leroy Larson's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
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Jerry Leroy Larson death on 25 Apr 2018 in
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

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Gerald Leroy Larson

(1906 - 1988)

Mary Eleanor Patterson Larson

(1909 - 1992)

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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

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15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
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17. Washington Township Cemetery
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18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

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23. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
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