Dr. Carl Larson, 65, of Maple Fork, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. Born November 16, 1948 in San Jose, CA he was the son of the late Hartman and Elsie Wahrgren Larson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Alexandra Larson in 2005.
Dr. Larson grew up in Everett, WA and graduated from Everett High School. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University and Loyolla University Medical School where he served his residency. He moved to Beckley in 1980 working at the Southern West Virginia Clinic. He later became one of the founders of Raleigh Regional Cancer Center. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Dr. Larson is survived by his wife, Jeanne Wriston Larson; daughter, Krista Larson Morris and husband Matthew of Beckley; son, Timothy William Larson of Columbus, OH; step daughters, Kacey Hess and husband Isaac of Beckley and Mallory Proctor of Prosperity; sister, Carolee Shevlin and husband John of Palm Springs, CA; grandchildren, Maddox and Everly Morris, Hayden and Lincoln Proctor, Hadley Hess; nieces, Rosemary and Nancy Shevlin; great niece Mia and other extended family.
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June3, 2014 at the United Methodist Temple, 201 Templeview Dr., Beckley. A private family service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2014.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802 or St. Luke Lutheran Church, 700 Maxwell Hill Rd., Beckley, WV 25801
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.