Larry Gene Evenson
September 3, 1936 - February 4, 2014
Obituary
Of SeaTac, Washington, passed away on February 4th, 2014 surrounded by his family after a 22 month battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith (Wittman) Evenson and their son and daughter in law, Jeff and Missy Evenson of Auburn Washington. He is also survived by his three grandsons, Alex, Nate and Luke Evenson. Larry was born on September 3rd, 1936, in Noonan, North Dakota to Alvin Evenson and Gladys (Gunderson) Evenson. Larry is survived by his three brothers Alvin (Karen) Evenson, Gerald (Sandra) Evenson and Duane (Sue) Evenson. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Deloris (Evenson) Burner. Larry grew up in North Dakota and Montana and after graduating from Noonan High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon his completion of service he returned to North Dakota where he started his lifelong career in the aviation industry. He began his career with Northwest Airlines and concluded his career as the owner of Seattle Air Cargo, a local trucking company. Other stops along his career included Alaska Airlines and Lynden Air Freight. During his retirement, Larry was actively involved in his grandsons life that included attending many baseball games, concerts or simply picking the boys up from school. Larry was able to shape and mentor his grandsons whom he loved and adored. Larry was a member of Tukwila American Legion Post #235. The family would like to thank Dr. Levenson of Highline Cancer Center and Highline Hospice for their compassionate care.A celebration of his life is scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00 PM at Washington Memorial Chapel, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188. Donations appreciated to The Larry Evenson Memorial Fund at Seattle Christian School, 18301 Military Road South, SeaTac, WA 98188. Please sign the on-line guest book at www.bonneywatson.com. –
Judi, Jeff and family,
Larry was a good man and will be missed by so many. He was a great Dad and a great Granddad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and blessings.
We did not know Larry but have known Judy for over 40 years. I know that they had a love that trancended time and how much he will be missed by his wife and family. May you find peace in your memories and may love surround you.
heartfelt Sympathy, thoughts, & prayers to all the family. God Bless, Cousin Graham
Sympathy to you all. Thinking of all the Evenson family.
Prayers, Keith and Becky Wilson
My Sister is helping me with this so who knows.
Larry was an important part of our early lives in Noonan,and later years, college, the military, and the early tears he was in the airline Industry. He and my brother Duane (Doc) were friends till Doc left us many years ago.Many happy memories.
NOT VERY MANY GOOD OLD HANDS LEFT Larry was one of thw best.
Good By Larry we will miss you.
Leslie & Sandra Anseth
All our sympathy to you.. Larry was a great person]
Lou & Shirley Nelson
I met Larry and Judi in Seattle years ago and just adored them both. I will never forget Larry driving to Mt. Ranier and stopping for pie (though the pie place was closed so cousin Judi sent me home with the next best thing–fresh cherries!!!) Larry was so kind. I will never forget him.
I wish Peace to all the Evenson family’s, we Anseth have been there and there
is so much pain. My love to you all.
Eleanor
I worked with Larry when I was the area rep. for Air Cargo Inc.. He was very supportive to me. Sorry to see a good man go.
To a terrific man and valued mentor, thank you, Larry.
God Bless the Evenson family.
You will be missed my Brother, may your R.I.P.
Dear Judy, Jeff and Family,
When Becky notified us that Larry had passed away, my first thought was that he and Duane were probably having a great time catching up. Larry was one of Duane’s best friends – an important part of his life in Noonan and beyond.
My heart goes out to all of you. May you find comfort in God’s promise and in the wonderful memories of Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Eva
To Judy, Jeff, Missy, Alex, Luke, Nate and the Evenson family you are all in my prayers and thoughts. Larry will be missed by a lot of people he was such a loving caring person. May he rest in peace now without any pain.
Please accept my condolences. I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the hope of seeing your loved one again by means of the resurrection (John 5:28,29)
I met Larry only once upon returning with Judy from Hawaii in Jan. 2012. We both learned of his diagnosis at the time. Judy,
I am thinking of you and keeping you in prayer. . I regret that I am unable to attend the Celebration of Life.
Much Aloha and sympathy,
Sonia
Sending Deepest Sympathy to you Dear Judith, and to Jeff and Missy along with your precious Grandsons.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of. Larry a good neighbor and great person. He will surely be missed by his family and friends.
May you rest in peace with The Lord Almighty.
Bella, James, Ana and family
Thinking of all of you today as you celebrate Uncle Larry’s life. He was such a wonderful man! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
I am sad that I never met Larry but enjoyed reading about him. Sending sincere sympathy to you, Judy, and your family. NWA F/A Diane Michalenko
Thinking of all the Evenson’s and hoping that you are all doing okay.It is such a tribute to Larry to have such nice things said about him and all his family.May he rest in peace.lv.Gail
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort Aunt Judy during your time of lose..You will see Uncle Larry again. With Jesus you will rejoice, there will be No more sorrow… Love you!