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Mensvil Norman Larson Jr.

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Birth	:	3 Jun 1925 Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2014 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Saint Mark Cemetery, Bottineau, Bottineau County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.8347015, -100.4610977
Description	:	Mensvil Norman Larson, age 89 of Bottineau, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at a Minot hospital. Funeral service's will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Marks's Catholic Church in Bottineau. Burial will be at the St. Mark's Cemetery also of Bottineau. Mensvil Norman Larson, Jr. ("Norm") was born June 3, 1925 in Bottineau, North Dakota., the son of Mensvil N. Larson and Alma Marie (Anderson) Larson. Norm was the oldest of three sons and was raised on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains at Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota. He was educated at Roland... Read More	Mensvil Norman Larson, age 89 of Bottineau, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at a Minot hospital. Funeral service's will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Marks's Catholic Church in Bottineau. Burial will be at the St. Mark's Cemetery also of Bottineau. Mensvil Norman Larson, Jr. ("Norm") was born June 3, 1925 in Bottineau, North Dakota., the son of Mensvil N. Larson and Alma Marie (Anderson) Larson. Norm was the oldest of three sons and was raised on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains at Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota. He was educated at Roland Township School and later completed his high school education in Bottineau. Norm pursued a liberal arts degree at the North Dakota School of Forestry in Bottineau where he was a member of the Lumberjack football team. He was later inducted into the college's football hall of fame for a winning season in 1947. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Omaha in 1961. On August 21, 1950 Norman married Verdellis L. Richard in Dunseith, ND and to this union four daughters were born. Norm joined the Army in 1945 and spent the next 25 years serving in many capacities from platoon leader to commanding officer. He served in WW II, Korea and Viet Nam. His last assignment was as Battalion Advisor in Minot, ND. Norman received numerous commendations, including a meritorious service award, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Bronze Star. Life in the Army involved many separations and took the family to different army posts every three years, both in the U.S. and Germany. Norm gave credit to his wife for her ability to keep the family together and cope with the many moves the family had to make. He boasted that his wife was the "best Army wife a guy could have". Norm was proud to serve his country in the Army and continued his involvement as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) until his death. Norm retired in June 1970 as a Major in the Army and moved his family to Bottineau, North Dakota, where he and his wife owned and managed the Texaco Station and Larson's Casuals. Norm grew up with a family dedication to public service and service to the community. He carried on that tradition throughout his remaining years. Norm served on the Bottineau City Council for 14 years, was the president of a regional planning council, a member of the State Planning Commission, member of several civic and veteran organizations, served as the first president of the Sons of Norway in Bottineau and as mayor of Bottineau for six years. His years in the army fostered his love for military memorabilia and history. He often participated in Bottineau's annual Memorial Day event and could be seen driving his 1950 army jeep in the parade. He had a love for reading and current events. He entertained friends and family with his many stories of life on the farm and adventures in the Army. Norm enjoyed spending time with his family and driving up to the family farm in the Turtle Mountains. Prior to his death, Norm said that his goals were to never tarnish the family name, provide service to his country, raise his family and make it to his 90th year. He accomplished those goals. He was a good husband, a caring father and grandfather, and a good citizen. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Norman is survived by two brothers, Richard and Delbert Larson; four daughters, Diane Sjol, Cheryl Dakin, Norma Nelson and Karen Larson; sixteen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Verdellis L. Larson.

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Where is Mensvil Norman Larson Jr.'s memorial?
Mensvil Norman Larson Jr.'s memorial is located at: Mount Saint Mark Cemetery, Bottineau, Bottineau County, USA.
When did Mensvil Norman Larson Jr. death?
Mensvil Norman Larson Jr. death on 7 Jun 2014 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mensvil Norman Larson Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 48.8347015
Longitude: -100.4610977

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Mensvil Norman Larson

(1893 - 1970)

Spouse

Verdellis L. Richard Larson

(1927 - 2003)

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