Arnold Clarence Larsen

Arnold Clarence Larsen, 82, passed away peacefully in El Paso Texas on June 4, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Mary Elizabeth McNutt Larsen, sister Mary Etta Eldridge, and four children Christopher Larsen, Cecile Zeigler (Craig), Leslie Linden (Jeffrey), Richard Larsen (Jennifer), and ten grandchildren Heather, Megan, Chauntelle, Brittney, Jonathan, Lizzy, Austin, Kylie, Kirsten and Ella. He was born March 3rd 1930 in Provo Utah to Cecil Alma Larsen and Harriet Bearnson. He served a 3 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Argentina. After returning, he served in the Korean War. His service brought him to El Paso where he met the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth McNutt. They married and moved to Provo Utah where he graduated from Brigham Young University with a business degree. Upon graduation they moved back to El Paso where he started his career as a manager of the Luby’s Cafeteria on Chelmont and retired 40 years later as an Area Vice President. He dedicated his entire life to service in his church, from his many callings to his countless hours in the Juarez Temple. He filled his life with his love of gardening, hiking, fishing, biking, photography and sports. He was a devoted fan of UTEP basketball. “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” Mosiah 2:17. This scripture was the foundation of his life from volunteering at the battered women’s shelter, to his support of various orphanages and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America to name a few. His legacy will live on through the lives he has touched and the example he set. A celebration of his life will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 400 Rosemont, El Paso, Texas 79922. Donations may be made to the El Paso Shelter for Battered Women. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.