Donald "Don" Keith Larson

     Donald “Don” Larson, 92, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.

     Donald Keith Larson was born September 21st 1932 to Kenneth Lavern Larson and Helen Beatrice Thomason in St. Louis, Missouri.

     Don finished high school at Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama. 

     He joined the service in the Air Force, following in his dad's footsteps.  He was stationed in Saudi Arabia during the Korean War.  During this time, he visited his family in Fountainblue, France where his dad was stationed.
     After the service Don went to University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho where he met Lynn, love of his life, getting married September 5, 1954 at the First Methodist Church in Gooding Idaho. They returned to Moscow, Idaho so he could further his education at University of Idaho.

     Their first child, a daughter Angie was born January 1959.  Don finished his Bachelor Degree at U of I in the following June.
     He then took a job with the census.  Moving then to Parsons, Kansas for two years.  From here to Bozeman, Montana to finish his schooling at Montana State graduating with a Masters and Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Economics. During this time a second child was born a son, Greg.     He then was transferred to Washington D.C. settling in Maryland where they bought a home.  His job took him to most all of the 50 states.

     In 1990 Don retired from United States Department of Agriculture, ERS at what time they moved back to Gooding, Idaho. Their son Greg and daughter Angie stayed behind in Maryland because they both had good jobs.

     In Gooding Don and Lynn moved in with Lynn's Father, Harvey because he had a stroke.  They continued to live with him so he could keep the house. They stayed in his house after Harvey passed away.

     Lynn had been ill many years even in her younger years with Scarlett Fever.  With back surgery, and continuing arthritis and eye problems.  Her art work and love of horses kept her going until July of 2022 when she passed. Don and Lynn had been married 57 loving years.

     He is survived by his loving daughter Angie Larson and loving son Greg Larson; sister Catherine Paz; nephews Aaron Paz, and Mike Jonson; nieces Donna Jonson and two great nieces Brianna Stoddard and Micaela Johnson.
     Don lived a long life with a strong Faith in God and a desire to help other people.

     He belonged to many organizations including U.S. Dept. of Defense honoring those who served; American Legion, Post Adjuant, Veterans of Foreign Wars and also assisted in placing wreaths on graves in Gooding and Surrounding towns.

     “Success is a journey not a destination”, so say the American Legion.  His walk with the Lord, was a walk like in the verse from Philippians 4:7; Full of the peace that passes all understanding for peace only comes from the Lord.

     He will be greatly missed.

     A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00 am at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. 

     An inurnment will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls.

     Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.

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