Ronald Lloyd Larson

Ronald Lloyd Larson passed away unexpectedly from an extended illness on Sept. 30, 2016.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Ron was born June 3, 1955, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Growing up, he developed lifelong friendships from an early age, as he participated in the community in athletics, Scouts, and church activities. His tireless commitment to family began from an early age, learning a great respect and admiration for women through his mother, Mary Emma. He carried her lessons with him throughout his life, as she taught him to be practical, caring, and matter-of-fact with his own family. He passed on these traits to each of his daughters.

In 1976, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Kristina Mae Huggins. Together, they raised three daughters and taught them what it means to be married: to love your best friend.

Ron’s love of the woods led to a career in logging after spending time in college at the University of Idaho. He retired from the woods in the fall of 2000, after building his family’s home and discovering his passion for carpentry. He taught himself everything he could and worked in the carpentry business until he retired again, but he continued to share his woodworking projects with his close family. Friends who worked with Ron remember him best for his loyalty, strength, work ethic, craftsmanship, and joking nature. In recent years, he most enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, talking with his daughters, and spending time with the love of his life.

Ron endlessly teased the people he loved most, and he appreciated those who reciprocated his ribbing. They know him by many names: Ronnie, Ron John, Chico, R.L., Grandpa Ron, Bad Guy Baby Girl, Uncle Grandpa, and RoLar. He made time for everyone with his endless patience, calm reassurance, and compassionate approach. His daughters consider him more than a father; they saw him as a friend.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Truman Larson and Mary Emma Lowery Larson. He is survived by his wife, Kris Larson; his children, Tracy and John Culligan, Jaime Larson, and Hailey and Birch Rose; his brothers, Mike and Kevin; his sister, Susie; numerous nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren, Jacob Matthew, Tyler Ronald, Jacy Mae, Riley John, and Jace Daniel.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.