Stephen G. Larson's Obituary
Mr. Stephen G. Larson, age 56, passed away following a brief illness on Friday morning, October 21, 2011, at Hackley Hospital. He was born November 28, 1954 in Big Rapids, MI to Robert and Dorothy (Bassett) Larson; and has resided in the Muskegon area since the age of one. Steve was a journeyman sheet metal worker, and was employed at BMC Industrial Educational Services. Steve attended Community of Christ Church and was an avid NASCAR and Detroit Lions fan. He enjoyed working in his yard, and “could fix anything”; but his pride and joy were his kids and family. On April 7, 2001 he married the former Cheryl Darwin and she survives him along with two children, Leah (Al) Bartolameolli and Jamie Darwin of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Samantha, Katlyn, Racheal, Lexi and Mya; his mother, Dorothy Larson of Muskegon; 3 sisters, Jan (Tom) Frazier, Lori Mackenzie and Mari Larson, all of Muskegon; 3 brothers, Chuck (Pat) Larson of Twin Lake, Jim (Penny) Larson of Muskegon and Tom (LeeAnn) Larson of Norton Shores; his mother-in-law, Beverly Life of Muskegon; his father-in-law, Chester (Donna) Doom of Ravenna, three brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Larson. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11 AM Friday, October 28, 2011 at Community of Christ Church, 2671 Ducey St., Muskegon, MI 49442 with his sister, Priest Mari Larson officiating. VISITATION with Steve’s family will be one-hour prior to the service (10-11AM) at the church. For a more lasting memorial, you are asked to consider the American Cancer Society. You are also invited to sign the family’s Online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
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