This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Larsen, Taylor, Mathews Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2036/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Logan Herald Journal, 03/04/07 Mervin Wendell Larsen passed away Friday March 2, 2007, at his home in St. George. He was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Preston, Idaho, to Nephi Lauritz and Martha Mae Taylor Larsen. Mervin married Idonna Mathews in 1939. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple in 1950. During World War II, he served as a welding foreman at the shipyards in Richmond, Calif. After the war he owned and operated a body and fender shop in Ontario, Ore., Mervin moved back to Logan, Utah, and worked at Hill Air Force base. He then became a manager for the Sunset Army stores. Later, he began his own business of buying and selling, from Army surplus to seat covers and car washers. He owned and operated car washers and then manufactured and sold over 100 car washers throughout the western states. Dad loved to travel and sell. It was his vocation and his hobby. During his life, he held many church positions and was a great missionary. He loved to talk about the scriptures and gave away countless Books of Mormon. He was known for his kindness and integrity. Dad is survived by his children, M. Don (Kathryn), Greg (Judy), Larry (Jody), Stephanie (James) Pope, Cassie (Brent) Bair, and Yvette. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents; six brothers; two sisters; one son, Neil Larsen; two grandsons, Brady and Mathew Larsen. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Zion's Way Hospice, for being so kind, attentive and for their loving care. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 5, at the Snow Canyon 4th Branch chapel, 1184 N. Dixie Downs Rd. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Heideman Mortuary, 170 S. Mall Drive, St. George, and also one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at noon Tuesday at Providence Cemetery, Providence. Arrangements are under the direction of Heideman Mortuary Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 3/4/2007 - 3/10/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.