LARSON _ Donald Martin December 11, 1928 - August 12, 2005 Donald Martin Larson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 12, 2005 at the age of 76 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his family, wife Ruth of fifty-five years on August 15; three daughters, Sherri (Rod) Gussman, Bev (Jay) Henkel, Kathy (Andy) Besserer; two sons, Ric (Carol) Larson and Robin Larson; grandchildren, Jennifer, Sam, Stacy, Jayson, Tamara, Jordon, Travis, Alana, Jesse, Chrissy, Jamie, Andrew, Alicia; and three great-grandchildren. Don is also survived by his brother Carl Magnus Larson; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Melvin (Virginia) Wagner, Harvey (Sylvia) Wagner; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Randy in 1977. Don was born in Holborn, AB. He grew up in Stony Plain, AB where he helped his dad at the Royal Cafe. After finishing high school he went to work for a short time with Bear Oil, then on to Pacific Petroleum. In 1955 he went to work for Baroid of Canada where he completed thirty years of service. After early retirement he went to work for West Coast Drilling Supplies. In 1987 he returned to Baroid of Canada on a consulting basis until he retired in 1991. Don liked to travel and camp and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved life and always had a smile and a story for all he met. His family was much loved and very important to him. He will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church at 3527 Boulton Road N.W., Calgary, AB on Monday, August 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Hope Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or The Salvation Army Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, Directors. Phone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.fostersgardenchapel.com