Thomas Joseph “Tom” Larson

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Larson passed away peacefully December 19 after suffering a major stroke. Tom was born October 9, 1925, in Buffalo, the oldest son of Eric and Margaret. He was raised in Los Angeles with his brothers Vern and Ed, and graduated from George Washington High School in 1943. At the age of 17, Tom joined the United States Navy and served in World War II.

After Tom’s service, he attended Compton Junior College, UCLA, and graduated from the University of Colorado with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1951. There he met lifelong friends and developed a love for Colorado. He returned man...