IVIEN HERBERT NELS LARSON
The funeral for Ivien Larson will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton, SD. Rev. Julie Johnson will officiate and interment will be at a later date in the Zion Cemetery of rural Veblen, SD.
Ivien Herbert Nels Larson was born February 9, 1938 in Veblen, SD to John and Ida (Hofland) Larson. He attended country school and later graduated from Veblen High School. In his younger years he enjoyed working on the family farm near Hillhead, SD with his dad and brother. Later he continued his education at Gail Institute in Minneapolis.
In 1961 he enlisted in the National Guard and served for six years. He was discharged in 1967 but remained on reserves for the next 20 years before retiring. During those years he began his salesman career and was known as the “Watkins Salesman.” He found great enjoyment in that career and made many friendships.
On April 4, 1970 he was united in marriage with Barbara Hose in Kelso, WA. Following their marriage, they moved to a farm near Veblen. In 1979 they moved to an acreage south of Forman, ND and referred to it as “Ponderosa” and had many wonderful years there. They spent some time at assisted living in Oakes, ND before making their final move to Watertown to be closer to family. Barbara passed November 19, 2020 and Ivien remained at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown until his passing.
Ivien was a man with a kind heart and family was very important to him. He was a jokester and always making others smile and laugh. His greatest joy in life was spending time with Barb and making memories together. He enjoyed collecting toy cars and a great love for animals. Faith was important to him and he was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forman, where he worked as the custodian for a number of years. He also belonged to Sargent County Post #82 of the American Legion of Forman, ND.
Ivien passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD at the age of 84.
He is survived by one sister, Evelynne (John) Vrchota of Watertown and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, his brother, Julian Larson, and a greatnephew, Dustin Simon.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Mary Simon – 46306 186th St. - Castlewood, SD 57223.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.pricefuneralchapel.net.