NEWPORT – Spencer E. Larsen, 84, husband of Grace (McFarland) Hudson Larsen, passed away Feb. 28, 2008, from this life to the next to be with our Lord and his beloved wife, Grace, who passed away Jan. 5, 2008. He was born May 8, 1923, the third son of Niels and Anna (Ewander) Larsen. He spent most of his early life in California. Spence enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and spent time in France during World War II. He married his first wife, Janet Middleton, Sept. 7, 1953, and they had two children, Steven Larsen and his wife, Janice Larsen, of Florida and Linda Larsen of California. Spence worked at McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, Calif., where he met Grace. They were married at the Brewster Inn, Dexter. They both returned to California to continue working and later retired after 25 years. In addition to his son and daughter, Spence is survived by two brothers, Wesley Larsen and his wife, Beverly, of Downey, Calif., and Alvin and his wife, Miriam, of Salt Lake City. He also leaves behind his daughter, Debra Lovley and husband, Gregory, of Newport; two sons, Scott Hudson and his wife, Lynn, of Plymouth and David Hudson of Pittsfield; grandson, Jason Lovley and his wife, Kim, of Carmel; granddaughter, Breeanna Lovley of Lake Worth, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Noah Matthew Lovley, Nicholas James Lovley and Ava Grace Lovley, all of Carmel; a very special granddaughter, Jackie Cook of Stetson; grandson, Christian Gregory Brown of Hartland; grand-daughter, Amy Butts and her husband, Donald, and their two children, Drew and Isaac, all of Carmel; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Franklin Larsen, who passed away Feb. 26, 1928, at age 10. The family wishes to thank Sid and Carol Gray for all their love and support, and for standing by Spencer everyday until his passing. In accordance with his wishes, private visitation will be held at Crosby & Neal, New-port. Spring military committal and graveside services will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter, with Pastor Al H. Worden and the honor guard from Fort Devens, Mass., officiating. Spence and his wife, Grace, will be laid to rest side by side 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Newport Cultural Center, 23 Water St., Newport, ME 04953. A very special thanks goes out to “Mouthy.” No names we all know. L.O.L. Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
SPENCER E. LARSEN
