James Edward Larsen passed away December 5, 2000.

He was born Oct. 26, 1940 to Ernest Alan and Hazel Marie Hunter Larsen. He married Melba Naef October 12, 1985 in Salt Lake City.

He loved to cook and collect hot wheels. James served in the Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

He is survived by his wife Melba, Taylorsville; children James E., Carbondale, CO; Russell Lee, Holladay, UT; Ron, West Jordan, UT; Barbara Ray, West Jordan, UT; Debbie Burnett, St. George, UT; Sherrie Abbott, West Jordan; 35 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren and brothers Alan and Dale of Salt Lake City; stepchildren, Kathy Lee, Taylorsville; Jack Dill, Riverton; Carrie Wells, Omaha, NE; Valerie Neilson, Taylorsville; Toni Ortiz, Taylorsville. Preceded in death by one granddaughter.

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Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, 2 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd.

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