Born October 22, 1931 to Arthur Lewis Larson and Elsie Hillemann Larson of Hillside Montana, in Miles City Montana. He died January 16, 2018 in Broomfield Colorado.
He graduated from Custer County High School in 1948. “Artie” worked with his father and grandfather on the family ranch at Hillside Montana. Artie married Nancy Dee Sad in 1961. They had two boys, Andrew Walter Larson, born 1966, who preceded in death his father in 1969, and Carl Arthur Larson, born 1967, who now lives in Henderson, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his son Andrew and his sisters, Ann Boschee, Marie Jacobsen and Mildred Solberg.
Artie was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, The Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Al Bedoo Shrine, Eastern Star, Miles City Club, Sage Riders, Elks Lodged and the Eagles Lodge.
He was an accomplished rancher raising wheat, cattle and horses. Artie was a Brand Inspector and served as a Garfield County Commissioner for 7 years. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing guitar in a band and alongside Nancy on violin Carl on bass.
Art’s true passion was with horses to which he devoted much of his life raising, training and showing Cutting Horses.
In 2010 Art & Nancy retired and moved to Colorado to be near their son Carl and grandsons Austin, Cord, Garrett and Tate.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 26, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 27, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 26, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 27, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
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Ray and Sheri Clauson says
Goodbye old friend, we will miss you.
Ray and Sheri Clauson
Marge and Don Pontius says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Gerome and Rita Wemmer & family says
Nancy, Carl and families, So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God bring you comfort and fond and happy memories at this time and always.
Doug and Lucy Benge says
Nancy and Carl,
Seems like we’ve known the Larson family almost as long as our own, and in fact we do have family connections. Art was always good at analyzing and figuring out deals, and was able to work out partnerships with various people. Sometimes I thought they might be a little risky, but he would prove me wrong and the arrangement would be successful. It was his specialty. Best wishes to all family.
Doug and Lucy Benge
Alane Stabler says
Nancy, Carl and family
So sorry for your loss. Art was one of a kind . Now Mom and him can shape stories about all the great horses they rode and owned.
Will be praying for comfort and peace for you!
Nick Clauson says
Carl & Nancy, sorry to see Art go, but it was probably time. We had some fun times years ago. Prayers for you and family, Nick & Betty Clauson
Maureen Cremer Schaak says
Set the gates, Art! Tell Dad hello for me and have a little jag with him. We’ll miss you my friend.
Michelle Lobato says
vaya con dios my friend.
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
Nancy and Carl,
We have many memories of the days when you were at hillside. When we traveled around together to the bull sales etc. Sorry for your loss and God Bless you all.
Jim and Carol Williams says
Our condolences to Nancy, Carl and families. You were one of our first neighbors when we moved here. That “neighborhood” has sure changed since then. Take care and God Bless.
Cindy Gregg-Hope says
Sad to hear another of the local legends lost.
Linda Rutherford says
Dear Nancy and Carl
Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck and Linda Rutherford
Gloria Flakne says
Nancy and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Shannon & Bryan Holmen says
We always enjoyed talking horses with Art. Nancy, we pray for your healing heart.
Pam Rogge says
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Art lived a full and prosperous life and I know you will miss him terribly. My sincere condolences to Nancy, Carl and all Art’s family and friends.
Harold and Lisa Gage says
Nancy, Carl and family we are so sadden by the loss of Art. His legacy will live on through his horses that he loved. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Machelle Eller (Carranco), Dane Buxbaum, and Bree Buxbaum. says
Nancy, Carl, and boys,
We join you in celebrating a full and accomplished life. Artie was certainly a larger than life figure and brings many good memories to mind. Whether it be evenings at the Miles City Club, Blackberry Schnapps, the ring of spurs with his walk, or the tip of his hat we will all miss him and look forward to meeting again.
Machelle Eller (Carranco), Dane Buxbaum, and Bree Buxbaum.
Andrea & Allie Mellor says
Nancy, Carl, & boys,
So very sorry for your loss. Hope the angels are ready for him! I see a clear image of him riding through the Golden Gates on Vibrant Peppy – quiet and steady headed towards the herd… May your day be full of fond memories and stories with friends and family. God bless – A
Jon Solberg says
Nancy and Carl.
Sorry to hear of “ uncle Arties’ passing. He was always larger than life to me. I still talk of visits to the ranch with fondness.
I am sure Arts legend will be kept alive by Carl and his boys.
With the fondest of memories
Jon solberg
THOMAS MCGUANE says
Rest in Peace, Artie.
Old Times not forgotten.
Tom and Laurie Mcguane
Mark Reamer says
Carl so sorry to hear about Art. I remember him on your ranch in Miles City, Montana. My prayers are with you and your family.