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Show Funeral Services Held Here Friday for J. A. Larson, Pioneer Bishop Byron H. Taylor presided and conducted the consoling funeral fun-eral services in the St. George stake Tabernacle Friday, Nov. 12, at 3 p. m., for J. A. (Al) Larson, well-known Dixie pioneer who died at his home in this city early Tuesday morning after a short illness. Music numbers included, "I Need Thee Every Hour", and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River" by the Center ward quartet, Lenzi Sullivan, Mclba Baker, Mary Lou Schmutz and Jay Huntsman, with Mrs. Donald Schmutz accompany- I ing; and a vocal solo, "O, My Father", by Jay Huntsman, accompanied ac-companied by Mrs. Harry Pearce. Organ music was by Mrs. Donald Schmutz. There were many floral offerings. First Speaker First speaker was Arthur Cottam Cot-tam of the East ward bishopric, who told of his intimate association associ-ation with the deceased and his family during his boyhood, when they resided in St. George, of the (Continued on page eight) Larson Funeral (Continued from first page) congenial disposition of Mr. Larson, Lar-son, who was known in the neighborhood neigh-borhood affectionately as "Uncle Al", saying he was always kind to children, had a young spirit and enjoyed working with young folks. lie spoke of his visits with Mr. Larson during the past few years since his return to St. George to live, and of the many incidents he had related to him, of the work in building the St. George Temple, and of its dedication dedi-cation which he attended, occupying occupy-ing a place of honor as president of one of the lesser priesthood quorums, and of his joy in church work, in pioneering this area, as well as elsewhere. He also mentioned men-tioned the unusually fine horses Mr. Larson always drove, including includ-ing a special team of white horses of which he was always proud. Postmaster William Brooks, also close friend of the family during their life in St. George spoke of the qualities, courage, faith and fearlessness of pioneer leaders, especially in this Dixie mission and of the rich heritage they bequeathed be-queathed to their children. He gave interesting incidents in the history of the Larson family and their contributions to the upbuilding upbuild-ing of this section, along the lines of agriculture. He spoke of the deceased and his experience in, handling teams, freighting; hack driving and of his hauling workmen work-men and supplies to the St. George, Manti and Logan Temples during their construction, and of the many friends he made in this way. He was orderly and thrifty, and was an example in these ways to his fellowmen. Pres. Snow Pays Tribute Pres. Harold S. Snow paid tribute trib-ute to the deceased and his wife, telling of his association with them during the past five years, and offered consolation to the family in the though that his life has been richly lived and will be likewise eternally rewarded. Closing remarks were made by Bishop Taylor. Prayers were by A. A. Carpenter and Joseph Barn-hurst. Barn-hurst. The family accompanied the body to Logan Friday, where services serv-ices and burial took place on Sunday. |
