Obituary of Jack Emil Larsen

Jack Emil Larsen, 95, passed away August 15, 2016 surrounded by his family. Jack was born on April 2, 1921 in Ogden, Utah to Emil and Grace Addie Stewart Larsen. He attended Weber College where he served as the student body president. Jack served during World War II in the Army Air Corp. His career was in professional sales and management. Jack organized and directed the American Fork Civic Chorus for many years. Jack married Anne Bingham January 6, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Anne was Jack’s accompanist for her whole life. Anne passed away November 2, 1997. Jack performed in the Ogden Pioneer Days Production (All Faces West) from 1946 to 1948. He was a frequently requested singer at many funerals and other civic events. Jack was the Emcee of the Miss American Fork Pageant in the 1970’s and was instrumental in helping many vocal groups and youth groups with their school functions. He is survived by Susan Kay Haycock, Jule Anne (Lynn) Cook, Mary Lu (Gill) Lund, Jack Bingham (Julie) Larsen, Shalana Joy (Kim) Robinson, Timothy E Larsen, and 33 Grandchildren 74 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary Chapel, 49 East 100 North, American Fork. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary prior to the services. Burial will be in the Ogden City Cemetery.