Darlene G (Loveland) Larsen's Obituary
Darlene G (Loveland) Larsen, 91, returned to her loving family and her Heavenly Father and her Savior, Jesus Christ on October 18, 2025 in Sandy, Utah. She was born in Rupert, Idaho with her twin brother Duane on August 13, 1934 to Veral and Ione Loveland. She was joined in that family by her twin brother Duane, and brothers Jerry, Lamar and Ron. She graduated from Paul High School in 1952 and attended college at Brigham Young University for one year. She married Keith Alma Larsen on June 19, 1953 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were blessed with 5 children: Reo (Terrie) - West Valley City, UT, Kal - Springville, UT, Sheryl - Taylorsville, UT, Lori - Taylorsville, UT & Kathy Lynne Kelson (Andy) - Orem, UT. She also has 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Keith, her parents and her brothers Duane, Jerry and Ron. She is survived by her children and grandchildren and her brother, Lamar.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints having served in many responsibilities including many years as ward organist and other calling using her musical talents. She loved music. She also served as Stake Primary President and as a missionary in the Employment Center with her husband Keith. She was fully trusting in the Lord and desired with all of her heart to serve Him faithfully. She had a contagious special smile and a happy disposition. She was always so grateful for little things that others would do for her.
Other interests, besides a deep love for her family included sewing, reading and in later years watching game shows and Gunsmoke. She supported and enjoyed Dad’s sense of humor as he brightened the lives of many with whom they came in contact.
She and Keith moved to West Valley City, Utah in August 2005. They moved to a senior living center in Sandy, UT (Solstice) in June 2019. We thank the residents of Solstice and Harmony Hospice for their loving care of both Keith and Darlene over the last several years.
Funeral services will be held @ 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Premier Funeral Services Mortuary located at 67 East 8000 South in Salt Lake City, Utah with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm preceding the funeral service. For those unable to attend the services, a Zoom broadcast has been made available: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87803262834
Meeting ID: 878 0326 2834
A service will also be held in Rupert, Idaho on Friday, October 24th at 11:00 am at 26 South 100 West (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) with a viewing from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Graveside dedication of the grave and burial will take place at Rupert Cemetery @ 450 N Meridian, Rupert, ID on Friday, October 24th following the services (Approximately 12:15 pm).
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