Geneal Larsen Obituary (1924 - 2016)

Obituary for Geneal Johnson Larsen Geneal Johnson Larsen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away January 18, 2016 in her Provo, Utah home surrounded by loving family members. Geneal was born into a farm family in the Upper Snake River Valley of southeast Idaho. Born to Otto and Rosella Johnson, she had four brothers and five sisters, all who became well educated and accomplished people. One of the most memorable experiences for her was serving as the Secretary to the President of Utah State University while she was an undergraduate student, a position which qualified her for the many important responsibilities that would serve her well later in life. Geneal was devoted to her family and the responsibilities that came to her due to the many gifts and talents she possessed. She filled numerous leadership roles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints including auxiliary president(s), Matron of the Provo, Utah temple, and missionary companion to her husband as he served as President of the Texas South Mission. She traveled the world and faithfully served with him in his role as a member and President of the First Quorum of the Seventy and President of the Europe West area. Of all her accomplishments, however, she will best be remembered and loved as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and most importantly, wife. She is survived by her husband, Elder Dean L. Larsen, her five children, Kristine L. Bicker (Charles, deceased), Michael D. Larsen (Allison), Deanne L. Kuhni (Hans), Sandra L. Talbot (John), and Jan L. DeVisser (Matthew). She has seventeen grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Verla Swan. The funeral will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, January 25th at the Edgemont Stake Center, 303 West 3700 North, Provo, UT 84604. To express condolences visit www.NelsonMortuary.com