Jerome Gustine Larsson
July 9, 1924 - December 29, 2008
Obituary
Jerome Gustine Larsson, age 84 died peacefully December 29th, 2008 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. Jerry was an auto and equipment dealer in the Seattle area for more than 60 years. He is survived by his partner, Olga Lissman; daughters, Sheryl Burgstahler David and Heidi Larsson; grandchildren, Rebecca and Hannah Singer, Kevin Larsson Jessica, Lisa Larsson and Travis Burgstahler; great-grandchild, Dylan Larsson; sister, Maxine Stilwell. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Larsson and sister Yvonne Kachur. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Thursday, 01/08/09 at 1:00 pm, at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. 206 242-1787. Contributions in memory of Jerry can be made to DO-IT for teens with disabilities, University of Washington, Box 354842, Seattle 98195; 206-685-3648.
Sheryl, Dave and Travis:
Susan and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this period.
Sincerely, Terry and Susan
I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry at dialysis. I remember the day he came in for his treatment.
The minute he came in he started flirting with the nurses. It didnt take him long to be the “clown” at the center.
I remember one time he asked me to marry him but he wanted to make sure he asked for my Dads approval.
When my Dad came to visit–sure enough Jerry asked my Dad for my hand. We all got a good laugh!!
To this day it still makes me smile.
Many times he made me laugh during our treatments. He made dialysis bearable.
I also had the pleasure of getting to know Olga. Olga was like my mother during my treatments. She always made sure that I was comfortable.
Jerry and Olga will always have a very special place in my heart.
Jerry is now in a much better place–with no needles in his arms!
God Bless Jerry.
You have an angel on earth and she is Olga.
Lynette
Jerry Larsson and I have been friends since 1940, most likely making me his longest and oldest living friend.
Jerry and his mother and sisters moved in directly across the street from my grandparents, where I was raised on 21st Ave SW.and 114th St. Jerry became like a big brother to me and a lifetime friend.
He became my mentor in the automobile business from day one when I helped him prepare his first car for resale from his mothers home. Which in later years lead to the beginning of my carreer as a automobile dealer.
Jerry Larsson was a kind and decent person but his life was also complicated at times. He knew good times and bad but always came thru them with honor and self confidence!
In his business, be it automobile of heavy equipment, he was extremely talented, dedicated and always sought perfection in every detail.He was admired by many for his accomplishments and his high standards of integrity. Jerry was blessed with an ANGEL named Olga who cared for him, for many years, with loving careing dedication.
Jerry Larsson is and was quote “ONE OF A KIND” and Jerry Larsson was my first and lasting friend. He will be truly missed by many.
Have a pleasant and exciting journey in to GOD’s loving arms, Jerry Larsson, my lifetime friend.
Ray Harley