Lyle “Bud” Vernon Larson passed away December 16, 2013. Lyle was born in Salem Township, Pierce County, WI January 1, 1936, the son of Arthur R. Larson and Anna Ebensperger Larson. 1936 was the winter of record snow and cold. Lyle’s father went after the doctor with his team and sleigh .After Lyle’s birth his Dad took the doctor back to Maiden Rock with the sleigh. Lyle grew up on a small dairy farm near Maiden Rock, WI. He enlisted in the Navy January 15, 1957. He was in the Navy Sea Bees and stationed in Guam and Alaska. His favorite time in the service was Kodiak, Alaska trekking through the bear trails to fish. He said he and his Buddies never did see a bear. Lyle was honorably discharged January 13, 1961 and had attained an E-5 rank. He was an excellent shot having grown up hunting so one of his military jobs was teaching on the rifle range. The Sea Bees did a lot of building and concrete work when he was in Guam. In Alaska their focus was roads and bridges.
Lyle’s sister, Shirley, said “We learned to love poetry and non-fiction from our Mother and we easily learned to recite, and I remember doing “The Highwayman” on the phone with Lyle not too many years ago. I have to take some credit for Lyle being such a good reader because I brought books home from school and read to him and he would keep requesting his favorite ones again and again until he almost knew the whole book by heart. I also insisted that he start school when he was five because I was to be in the eighth grade that same year and would have missed going to school with him at all, and I wanted to be there to protect him until he could fend for himself. He was also so tender hearted; he would cry if the story got too sad. He had a little book that said “This little chick is filled with fright. For he is lost and it is night ” That made him so sad that his sister , Alice , cut out a round yellow circle and pasted it over the moon and told him the chick couldn’t get lost now because the sun was shining, and that took care of it. Nancy, my daughter, remembers how much Lyle played with them and called my kids “City Slickers.” One time he poured gasoline all around the camp site and lit it. Scott, my son, said Lyle told them that was to keep the snakes away. All of my children were very proud of their Uncle Bud.
Lyle’s love of reading continued to his death. He was gifted with a wonderful memory and was very knowledgeable of World History , U.S. History , Peoples of the World , the Wars fought in our country as well as those fought in foreign countries, and he could recite so many poems from memory. He especially appreciated the Rosebud County Library since he retired. 13 years of great reading.
Lyle married Grace Baker on December 30, 1982 in Spokane, Washington. They moved to Rosebud County in 1983 settling on Kraus Lane in 1984. Lyle was very proud of the work he did on our home, his yard, garden, the hay shed, tractor shed, and chicken house that he built. He always changed the oil on all of our equipment and vehicles. It would have been an insult to take it to someone else.
Lyle has farmed, ran heavy equipment, done lots of concrete and carpentry work. He was the Colstrip Schools Pine Butte Custodian for close to 16 years. He retired in 2001 then worked harder than ever fixing his place up. Travels took us to The Grand Canyon, San Diego, Yellowstone, Glacier, all of the West Coast, and at least 12 trips to the Big Horn Battlefield. Each time we had company they would want to see the battlefield. We would take our horses to ride in the Big Horns, Yellowstone, and the Absarokas. Lyle especially enjoyed his mare, Fawn. She is a Tennessee Walker and smooth as glass to ride.
Lyle is survived by his wife , Grace , his sister , Shirley ( Dean ) Olson , his sister , Violet , Nieces , Nephews , Great Nieces and Nephews , ( way too many to list and he loved them all ) , his step children , Kevin Bach , Keith ( Cecie) Bach , Rene ( Steve ) Gilles , Dan ( Jill ) Oellrich , many step grandchildren , and a Great Granddaughter as well as Sisters In Law , Alice Kranzler and Shirley Jacobson. He and his step granddaughter, Amber, spent many hours together since she stayed with us summers when she was a little girl . Lyle was preceded in death by his parents , Arthur & Anna Larson , his step-daughter , Robin Bach , his brother , Lloyd ( Grace ) Larson , Sisters Mabel ( Glen ) Young , Isabell ( David ) Johnson , Grace ( Don ) Heinz , Alice ( Earl ) Martin , his nephews , Art ( Opal ) Larson , Bernard ( Becky ) Larson , Gary Johnson , Ronald ( Jackie) Johnson , Steven Olson , and a niece , Wilma ( John ) Kedrowski .
A Celebration of Lyle’s Life will be at held Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth Saturday, December 21, 2012 at 11:00am.Chaplin Major Art McCaffrey will officiate. His family will also Celebrate His Life in Maiden Rock, WI in the spring for his many friends and family members. His urn will be buried with Military Honors next to his step-daughter, Robin, at the Murray Memorial Cemetery, Lonepine, Montana. Memorials may be made to The Rosebud Health Care Center Foundation PO Box 500 Forsyth, MT 59347 or the charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00am
Saturday December 21, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00am
Saturday December 21, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Donna Hoyt says
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Donna Hoyt says
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Donna Hoyt says
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Diane Olson says
My brothers, sisters, and I all have such fond memories of our Uncle Buddy. He was a special part of our lives, especially when we were children. He was fun-loving and had such a lively spirit. He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Julie Olson says
My memories of Uncle Buddy are always of him with a smile on his face, loud laughter and never ending conversation.
Rhoda Glenmore says
Grace, my condolences to you and your family. You have been on my mind lately. How can I reach you? My the Lord be with you during this difficult time and also in the days ahead. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jean Flinders says
Grace, I feel so badly. I loved Lyle. I remember when we were all walking on the Centennial Trail and he grabbed one of the ducks and held it while it squacked. The kids thought that was hilarious. I miss you and if there is anything I can do please call or email me. Love you
Tammy Wlatz says
Uncle Bub and our family has so many great times, so blessed to have him and our life and so blessed to have the memories. I will love him and miss him a lot.
Grace please let me know if you need anything we are here for you.
Praying for God to help you through this hard time.
Love Tammy
Tracee & Deryl Waples says
Grace, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss of Lyle. It surely was wonder getting to visit with the two of you last week. Words just can’t express how sorry we are. If there is anything that we can do please don’t hesitate to contact us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
sue says
All I can think of is all the good times on the farm.
Sue Christensen says
I always remember all the good times on the farm when I was growing up. I was never the thrid person in woods
Sue Christensen says
I always love and always will
sue and family
Chris and Karen Meyer says
Uncle Bud was such a fascinating person to chat with. He was one of a kind and a kind one of a kind at that. Yes, he will be missed, but aren’t we all blessed to have known him at all?
Jo Jean DeHony says
I enjoyed visiting and being around Lyle and Grace, and Lyle always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye, when he would joke about something or talk about their everyday activities.
I feel I have been blessed to have met and got to know Lyle over the years. We will miss him, and know he is at peace.
CAPT Steven Christensen says
The days since I learned of Bud’s passing I have relieved the many many good time we had…the farm, canoeing and swimming in the Rush River, adventures looking for who knows what. I remember many of he stories he would tell, about why the signs say Watch for Falling Rock.or the time he got a friend of mine and I to go down in the ditch cause there was an old gun down there….which there was…course it broke to pieces and we got back Bud was laughing…he always liked to joke around…i could fill pages…
He was always fun to talk to and he was sometimes father and mentor but mostly a great friend.
I know my kids adored him as did all of the many friends I brought to the farm over the years.
His passing will leave a hole in my life..and though I did not see him as much in later years..I miss him already.
My thoughts and thanks go out to Grace…I know Bud always wanted to live out in Montana and am so glad he got to do it I thank Grace for loving hom and especially caring for him till the end.
Janet Barringer says
My thoughts mirror those of Steven Christensen. I also am so glad that he was able to live in Montana doing his own thing with a loving partner. Thanks Grace for giving meaning to his life. He was my youngest Uncle. I grew up thinking he was awesome. I still do.
Alice Kranzler says
Lyle was a wonderful mate for my sister, Grace. His sense of humor was wonderful. My grandchildren thought he was the greatest, especially my great granddaughter, Mallorie.
CAPT Steven Christensen says
For those that dont k ow Bud was my Great Uncle..his sister was my grandmother,Grace,and his niece Wilma was my mother…we all spent countless joyfull days with Bud…much more that I could write about
Amber czerwinski says
Some of the best memories of my life were spent with my grandparents. Grandpa and I would visit places like Yellowstone and the mountains and he would know so much about history and plants and geology. We would read Stephen king books together and I would spend time with him while he was building or fixing things around their property. I got to see Lyle in June and I’m so thankful I did. He was my grandpa and I will miss him dearly
J Johnson says
Dear Family of Lyle Vernon Larson – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and death (Revelation 21:3, 4) Almighty God also promises to fulfill our future desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mr. Larson I hope you are comforted by these Bible promises (John 17:3).
Mrs. Lyle Larson says
As Becky , Bernie , and I were walking out to do chores before Lyle’s funeral I was looking down when Becky pointed out the sun peaking through the clouds . It was so beautiful and only lasted a few minutes then it was cloudy the rest of the day . As we drove to town we saw an eagle in the field ; Lyle and I had only seen eagles on the ground once in the 30 years we have lived here ! I know this was my beloved husband’s “good-bye .”
As I look around our home and place , everywhere are trees Lyle planted , buildings he
built , his beautiful roses , raised beds , outdoor wood furnace , Bobcat skid steer , and his wrench collection ; everywhere I look memories abound . Plus , we had the best trip last June to MN and WI . Family visits were wonderful , and we even stayed in nice motels ; usually we manged to book some pretty bad ones . I am so thankful for the years I have had with Lyle , and that I was by his side when he passed away , and he didn’t have any pain . When we married , and at his funeral , I had to have Russ’s Song ; that song fits my love for Lyle and how he took care of me and ” he did strengthen me ” so I can go on alone . I Love Him So Much . Grace
Nancy (Olson) Carroll says
I am so sad that Uncle Bud is gone. He was so fun to be around and talk to. Just seeing him lit up my heart. Even if years had passed since I last saw him, I would immediately feel like things just picked up where they left off. I always admired him and thought he was one of the most intelligent people I knew, and yes, I was very proud of him. I have many fond memories of him. I will never forget him. I am glad to see how well he was loved by all of you!
Shirley Olson says
I loved him as one should love a brother, but I didn’t realize hoe protective I felt of him until he is no longer with us. He was my cute little brother, seven years younger. I remember giving him a ride on my back going up to our grandma’s house to stay overnight; of us taaking the train to St. Paul to see the circus and again to see “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
TERRY OLSON says
Wuddy hen i was in Wisconsin this fall a happened to purchase two Johnny Cash recordings. Later I saw an old Cash album in a store laying on top of an old Decca record player just like the one that Uncle Buddy used when he played Cash for me in for the first time. My mind often goes back to that evening in my grandma”s farm house kitchen. I have good memories of my uncle and always looked up to him. When i heard Buddy passed away I played that song ,”Riders of the Sky”. I will miss him
Mrs. Lyle Larson says
A Celebration Of Lyle’s Life will be held on May 4, 2014 at the Legion Hall in Maiden Rock , WI .
A luncheon will be served . 10 AM till 6 PM .
Heather Hoenshell says
Aunt Grace I am so sorry for your loss.
Lyle was a really special person an we will miss him. We enjoyed our visits to the farm and always felt at home. We love you both. If there is anything you need at all please let me know. God bless you and your family!
Mary (Sticht) Waters says
Hello Grace: You have not met me yet..My Dad (Arthur Sticht) was named after Lyles Dad Arthur….My Grandma (Mable Sticht) was Lyles Dad Arthurs sister…Watching the u tube video brought back many memories and some tears seeing my Great Grandma feeding the chickens and Arthur and all of Lyles siblings in the pictures. My deepest sympathies to you and your family… My memory of Lyle was when he came to visit my Grandma (Mable Sticht) in his sailor uniform and I thought he was so handsome… My brother Craig and myself will be at the celebration at the Maiden Rock Legion…Looking forward to meeting you…Sincerely..Mary (Sticht) Waters…River Falls, WI
Grace Larson says
Lyle was an explosives trained Sea Bee . He did a lot of dynamiting when he was in Guam and he was licensed in the state of Wisconsin after his military service ended . I forgot to mention this when I did his obituary .
Grace Larson says
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Arm_School
This school is establishing a Library . I attended 1 thru 6th in this one room school in the 40’s and early 50’s . The community has totally remodeled it staying with it’s historical past . I plan to take a couple of boxes of books to them when I go to visit my aunt and uncle the 24th of this month . Then this Fall I can take the rest to them . I feel good about this and have been very conflicted about what on earth to do with so many books that Lyle loved . He had planned to build another bookcase and talked about that just before he passed away .
I feel this is a nice tribute to Lyle . And both of us will be buried at Lonepine which is about 20-25 miles from where his books , etc. will be .
Grace Larson says
We had a Celebration Of Lyle’s Life at the Maiden Rock , WI American Legion Hall . So many old friends and lots of family . It is a good thing it wasn’t raining so outdoor seating could seat those who weren’t able to sit inside . I don’t think Lyle knew how many people , including family , loved him !
Grace Larson says
Today , January 1 , 2015 , is the 2nd of Lyle’s birthdays that he has not been with me . I was on Amtrak traveling to MN/WI and Mayo Clinic on the 1st Anniversary of Lyle’s death December 16 , 2014 at 3 AM . I enjoyed lots of love from his and my families but had difficulty holding back tears many times , especially when his great-great nieces and nephew sang and played instruments . Lyle would have loved every minute of their performances .
Grace Larson says
December 16th – 2 years since Lyle passed away . I spent the day with Aunt Fay helping her . I miss Lyle so much and was blessed with a dream the night after his death anniversary . Writing the book Once In A lifetime Comes A Man helped move 2015 along . Reading lyle’s letters to me in 1982 gave me s much insight into how much he loved me . I was and am truly blessed and had 32 years with him when our courtship is counted . Once In A Lifetime Comes A Man !
Grace Larson says
3 years since Lyle passed away. I miss him so much and am thankful he put up with me for 31 years plus a year of courtship. I felt sorry for myself last night and shed some tears.But I was so blessed with Lyle in my life. I know God was very much a part of us getting together after so many years.And because of my years with Lyle I have become a much stronger person.