Obituary of Keith Gilbert Larsen

Keith Gilbert Larsen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 87, passed away June 15, 2015, surrounded by his adoring family in Orem, Utah. He will be lovingly remembered for his love of family, quick wit and profound wisdom, his dapper style, love of golf, BYU sports, politics and his constant testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served faithfully throughout his life in various callings including two full time missions as well as serving as a Bishop. He was born November 14, 1927 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to George Gilbert Larsen and Vera Stanger Larsen. He married Betty Jean Soelberg on August 31, 1951 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and the two have remained at each other's side for the past 63 years. Survived by his wife, Betty, children Collette (Ric Mazey) Larsen, Bob (Linda) Larsen, Michael (Jennifer) Larsen, Sydney (Lee) Snarr, Randy Larsen, Dallin (Karree) Larsen, Derek (Katy) Larsen, Chad (Robbi) Larsen, Stacy (Matt) Harmer, Shawn (Jennifer) Larsen, 59 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren, and sister Kathleen Peterson. Preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be on June 20, 2015 11:00 a.m. at American Fork 19th Ward, 1350 North 100 East, American Fork. Viewings will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork and Saturday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment at the Highland Cemetery. Please share below.