Leroy Larson

Alvin “Leroy” Larson, Longtime area resident died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow. He was 84.

Leroy was born in Priest River, Idaho on April 22, 1938 to Arthur and Belle McFall Larson. The family moved to Elk River, Idaho when he was young, graduating from Elk River High School. After High School Leroy joined the US Army and served in Korea from 1958 - 1961. After the army Leroy return to Idaho where he married Ardith Rawson in Coeur d’ Alene.  On May 5, 1962. The couple welcomed into the world their four children Jeanie, Stephanie, Richard & Bobby

Leroy worked in the logging industry for all of his working years. He also enjoyed hunting, woodworking, pinochle, and working on houses.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ardith in 2001, his sons Richard and Bobby and daughter Stephanie. He is survived by his daughter Jeanie Converse of Troy, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at the Juliaetta Cemetery.