Thomas Dean Larson

Thomas D. Larson, age 57 of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, October 03, 2014 at First Care Health Center of Park River after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas Dean Larson was born December 19, 1956 in Park River, ND the son of James A. and Lorene (Whitesides) Larson. He graduated from Park River High School in 1975 and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration. He returned to Park River and operated Larson Chevrolet with his brother Bill. In 1991 he became the city manager, assessor and auditor for the City of Park River. He held this position until his death. Tom was a member of the Park River Federated Church, Park River City Council, Park River Volunteer Fire Department and the Park River Commercial Club. He served on the League of Cities and was a member of the board of Minkota Power. He was very fond of fine dining and traveling, especially cruises. Tom is survived by his mother, Lorene Whitesides Larson, Park River, ND, and brother, William J. (Jeanette) Larson, Park River, ND. He was preceded in death by his father, James, infant brother, John Robert and grandparents; Ole P. & Mabel Larson and George W. & Anna Marie Whitesides. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Park River Federated Church. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Federated Church. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Park River, ND.