Edwin Burnett Larson, Jr. was born March 6, 1927, on the family farm near Boyd, Minnesota, to parents Edwin and Elizabeth (Aakre) Larson. He was baptized April 10, 1927, and confirmed June 7, 1942, both at Trinity Lutheran of Boyd. He attended the Boyd Public School and graduated as Valedictorian of his class. Edwin and Clarice Virginia Bue were united in marriage at Granite Falls, Minnesota, on September 2, 1950. This marriage was blessed with six children: Dian, Judy, Curt, Dean, Lorraine, and Ray Ed and Clarice farmed near Boyd their entire life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church (serving on the church council), and the Farmers Union. Ed enjoyed going to auctions and sales barns. He liked to shop, enjoyed story telling, and family camp-outs and being with his family, especially the grandchildren. Edwin passed away at the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Dawson, Minnesota, on Saturday, January 5, 2002, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 2 days. He is survived by his wife, Clarice of Boyd; and his children and families: Dian (and Lynn) Wiebe of Boyd, Judy (and Dave) Olson of Dawson, Curt of Boyd, Dean (and Brenda) of Corcoran, Minnesota, Lorraine (and Cliff) Estlie of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and Ray (and Karen) of Bloomington, Minnesota. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great grandchildren (all listed as Casket Bearers and Special Casket Bearers); and siblings: Delores Nelson, Betty (and John) Wanke, Arlene Wanke, Roy (and Ruby) Larson, and Roger (and Ingrid) Larson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Larson. Blessed be his memory. Visitation Tuesday, January 8, 2002 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Funeral Service Wednesday, January 9, 2002, 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyd, Minnesota Officiating, Pastor Ryan Fischer Organist, Mavis Hutt Vocal Music, Randy Fjerkenstad "How Great Thou Art" "Amazing Grace" Honorary Casket Bearers Edward Agre, Melbourne Fjerkenstad Richard T. Hanson, Edwin Hawkinson Lloyd Olson, Milo Olson Casket Bearers (Edwin's Grandsons) Jeremy Olson, Troy Olson Nathan Olson, Brandon Olson Shannon Larson, Nicholas Larson Will Wiebe, Ben Larson Special Casket Bearers Jessica and Wes Holt, Sunshine Kauhman Hannah Larson, Hillary Larson Alicia Wiebe, Brenna Wiebe Tammy Wiebe, Terra Estlie Kayla Estlie, Kirsten Larson Sami Larson, Alyssa Larson, Andrea (Larson) Great Grandchildren Christian Olson, Helena Olson, Lily Olson Final Resting Place Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Boyd, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota