February 13, 1916 – June 4, 2015
Carl Larson passed away in the company of loving family members at the age of 99 following complications from a fall. Carl was born in Seattle to Carl Johan Larson and Augusta K. Peterson. He attended West Seattle High School and the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering.
Carl worked as an engineer with the Boeing Company for over thirty years. He was a life member of the Queen City Yacht Club in Seattle and a 50-year member of the Seattle Sail and Power Squadron where for many years he volunteered as an instructor teaching navigation and boating safety skills to new boaters. Carl was also a licensed ham radio operator.
Carl was most happy when spending time on the water with his family and friends. He began sailing as a young man and enjoyed sailing and cruising in Washington and British Columbia waters every summer for most of his life.
Carl’s lifelong health and vitality were undiminished until only the last couple of years. Friends and family knew him as an accomplished, humble and loving man with an endearing wit and a light-hearted zest for life. He delighted in helping those around him at every opportunity and would go well out of his way to lend his hand.
Carl was preceded in death by his son, Rolf Larson, who died in 1991 at the age of 40.
Carl is survived by his dearly loved wife, Maxine, with whom he had spent the last thirty-seven years in great happiness as they sailed, hiked, biked, traveled and cherished each other’s company. Carl is also survived by his son Gregg (Bo) Larson and daughter Kristi Larson, both of whom loved him deeply and feel very lucky to have had him as their father, and by his step-daughters Jan Connelly, Kathy Tankersley and Cindy Brechwald.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 27, 2:00 p.m., at the University Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle, where Carl had been a member for fifty years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the University Congregational Church.