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Show Martin Larson , Dixie Pioneer, Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack Tuesday Death came suddenly to Martin Larson, 80 year old Dixie Pioneer, on Tuesday morning at 9:40 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Riding. He had been working in the garden that morning and was aparantly in his usual health, but his heart failed him while he was siting in a chair. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Tabernacle under the direction of Dr. W. C. Cox of the West ward Bishopric. A tribute to his life was paid by Patriarch George W. Worthen who mentioned his sudden death. Mr. Worthen spoke of the Gospel and the importance of temple work. He urged the children to treasurer the memory of their father's fine characteristics. Laurence Wadsworth told of his honesty and straightforewardness, his sense of humor and his kind ness and willingness to be or service. ser-vice. He praised his ancestors and explained the importance of the mission he had completed here. He He spoke of the resurrection and in conclusion asked the Lord to bless the family in their bereavement. bereave-ment. Dr. Cox made a few remarks and thanked those who had assisted assist-ed the bereaved family in their sorrow. The opening prayer was offered by Joseph T. Atkin and the closing prayer was given by Isaiah Cox with the grave in the city cemetary being dedicated by E. D. Seeg-miller. Seeg-miller. Musical numbers included a vocal duet, "Out of 1he Dusk to You", by Mrs. Marie Mocks and Miss Irene Cox; a violin solo, "The Lost Chord", played by William T. Morris Jr.; vocal solo," Going Home". Mrs. Pratt Miles; vocal duet, "A Perfect. Day", by Mrs. j (Continued on pass fire) Martin Larson Funeral (Continued from first page) Meeks and Miss Cox. Martin Larson was born at Murray, February 18. 1857, a son of John and Amelia Weight Larson and in 1862 came with his parents when they were called to settle St. George. When nine years of age he went with a party to Fort Laramie to meet some emigrants. His father was in charge of the company from St. George. When he was 16 years of age his father died and he, being the oldest boy, had to help support his mother and the children. When he was 21 years of age he went to help settle Bloomington with others and became one of the leading citizens of that place. He was water master and General manager of the Bloomington Irrigation Ir-rigation company for 25 years. Was road supervisor for a number of years, was secretary of the school board and for 30 years was constable con-stable of that place. He was a successful stockman, and farmer and in the religious field has held the position of a ward teacher for many years and has always been a faithful Latter-day Latter-day Saint. His wife Isadora Andrus, to whom he was married in St. George, passed away on May 17, 1929. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are now living. These are: John Martin Motoqua; Mrs. Mark C. Kelly, Delta and Mrs. Fawcett and Mrs. Fred Riding of St. George. Besides his children he is survived surviv-ed by 15 grand children and four great-grandchildren. Also one brother Alfred J. Larson of Logan and two sisters: Esther Scott of Salt Lake City and Charlotte Birch of Murray. |