Junior Larson

Junior Jay Larson, 89, of Glenns Ferry, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the VFW Hall, Post 3646 in Glenns Ferry. Cremation is under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Junior was born in Churchill, Idaho, on July 5, 1927, to Gustaf and Johanna Andreason Larson. He was the youngest of eight children.

He attended school in Dietrich, Idaho, and went on to be a rancher with his father and brothers immediately out of school. He went on to join the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served his county with great pride.

Junior was one of the founding member of The Idaho Cowboy Association and rode the rodeo circuit for many years. It was the rodeo that brought him together with his long-time love.

Junior married Helen Clifford Lawrence on Dec. 24, 1952, in Jerome. They moved on to settle in Glenns Ferry in 1973, where they spent the remainder of their 53 years together.

Junior applied his skills in construction, and operating heavy equipment. After retirement, he went on to use those skills in the farming community on Sailor Creek and Grindstone.

Later in life, he turned his attentions and able hands to helping Glenns Ferry Community and the VFW Post 3646. Never one to be trapped indoors, Junior enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting and fishing. Sometimes, he could be found sitting on his front porch enjoying the view of the Snake River.

Junior was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, a grandson, parents and his siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Steve May; grandchildren Brandie (Eyad) Hamad, Maria Cress and Derrick (Tracey) May; and great-grandchildren Catherine (Lance) Rousey, Donovan Hamad, Megan (William) Irving, Austin Cress, Kayleigh Cress, Cheyenne May, Natasha May and Krystal May.

The family is asking in lieu of flowers donations in Junior Larson’s name be made to the VFW Post 3646, P.O. Box 483, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 for projects and scholarships.