William H Larsen

Following his long and painful illness, despite the faith and prayers of a host of friends for his recovery, his earthly mission evidently fulfilled, the late William H. Larsen was called home to receive the reward of the faithful, and his funeral services, recorded elsewhere, were held on Sunday.

From the remarks of the speakers, most of whom were boy-hood companions familiar with the mental, moral and spiritual characteristics of the departed, may be gleaned the general public conception of his life, character and service.

Truly had the old axiom that "to have friends one must be a friend," been illustrated in his case. He was one of those favored ones referred to by the poet in the words, "none knew him but to love him, or named him but to praise." His friendly qualities at once endeared him to his companions of school days and his later life. In religious circles he was valued for the firm testimony he possessed and the work performed by him in many executive capacities.

In his political life and service his efficiency and tireless zeal made him a model to be followed by his fellow officials.

In his commercial career he was industrious and capable, and he was an accomplished musician.

As was said at his funeral, he was a natural entertainer and in the circles which he graced was one of the first to be sought when public entertainments were under consideration. In social events his strong sense of humor made him "the life of the part".

In family life, as husband and father, his life might well serve as a pattern for others to follow; and in all of these capacities his integrity was unassailable.

The sorrow of his family is shared by the host of friends his manly, genial qualities created for him and whose only consolation is that he has gone to the reward promised the faithful.

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