Glenn "Merrill" Larson, 96, Sidney, MT

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Brorson Church, Sidney, MT, with Bill Cundiff officiating. Interment was in the Brorson Cemetery, Sidney, MT. A luncheon followed in the basement of Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT. Visitation was on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at http://www.fulkrsons.com.

Glenn "Merrill" Larson was born Feb. 21, 1928 to Lars Peter Larson and Clara Amelia Larson. He was one of five children. Merrill attended school in Sidney and graduated in 1946. He mostly worked on the family farms but also worked at the U.S. Forest Service, Holly Sugar, USDA Experiment Station, and part time at Farm and Home Supply in his later years. Merrill also served in the United States National Guard for two three-year terms.

Merrill married Eunice Lila Sundheim on April 14, 1952. To this union four children were born: Linda Jo Severson (Chris), Bruce Keith Larson, Larry Dean Larson, and Sharon Beth Jensen (Curt). Merrill was blessed with five grandchildren: Robert Eugene Severson (Heidi), Jason Merrill Severson (Trisha), Eva Dawn Novak (Lance), Kristi Jo Gaines, and Jacob Allan Jackson (Andrea); 10 great-grandchildren Hunter Severson (Aubrey), Sydnie Harrell (Jordan), Hudson Severson, Dylan Gaines, Kate Gaines, Shayden Jackson-Zietz, Emma Severson, Liam Gaines, Andrew (AJ) Jackson, and Beau Jackson; one great-great-grandson Summit Harrell and one on the way. Through marriage Merrill gained three step-grandchildren: Shaun Jensen (Michelle), Kory Jensen (Marta), and Kelsey Storer (Corby); and six step-great-grandchildren Parker Jensen, Allison Jensen, Grace Harper, Flynn Harper, Brecklyn Storer, and Raelyn Storer.

Merrill passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT.

Glen "Merrill" Larson was preceded in death by his wife Eunice, parents Lars and Clara Larson, siblings Milton Larson, Wallace Larson, and infant brother, infant sister Bonnie Larson, and infant granddaughter Becky Severson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brorson Church for a stained-glass window in Merrill's memory or to the Sunrise Manor, Savage, MT, for items needed for the residents.

Honorary casketbearers are all of Merrill's grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

 

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