Theodore S. "Sonny" Larson

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: April 29, 1928
  • Date Of Death: August 20, 2021
  • State: Pennsylvania

Theodore Stewart “Sonny” Larson, 93, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side.

Born April 29, 1928 in Duboistown, he was a son of Frederick Arthur and Marion Bonner Larson. Surviving is his loving wife of 70 years, Carla I. (Bordinger) Larson, whom he married Feb. 16, 1951.

Ted graduated from Williamsport High School in 1947. He was drafted into the US Army in 1950 and served in 1951 and 1952 in Korea, where he served in the First Cavalry Division and the 45 Division, having attained the rank of Corporal. He retired from Lonza after 23 years.

Ted was a member of the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County and served on their Honor Guard. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #7863 Duboistown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and scuba diving. He and his wife together enjoyed modern western square dancing for 43 years. They were members of the Swinging Bees & Honeys, and the Billtown Squares.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters Gwynne Warren of Jersey Shore, and Connie Packard (Timothy) of Montoursville, two granddaughters Leah Frederick (Douglas) and Lindsey Packard, two great grandchildren Cahle and Tristan Frederick, a sister Roxanna Larson of Williamsport, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters Edna Lewis, Beryl Howard, Mirriam Huggins, and Carley Swinehart, four brothers Russell, Jack, Eugene, and William Larson.

 

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