Virgel (Stretch) Axel Larson was born Jan. 29, 1925, to Ole and Oriel Larson at James, S.D. He attended one-room elementary schools and graduated from the Groton, S.D., high school in 1943.
Virgel entered the U.S. Army in June 1943 and served in Europe from 1944-45 with the 106th Infantry Division. Virgel was on the second wave to come ashore on Utah Beach on D-Day. He was discharged in February 1946.
Virgel enrolled at the University of Idaho in September 1946. He graduated in 1950 with a bachelor of science and 1951 with a master in education. Virgel taught and coached at Kingston, Idaho, from 1951-55. He was a principal in the Kellogg School District from 1955-1961. He moved to the Lewiston School District in 1961 and retired as assistant superintendent in 1991. Virgel then supervised student teachers for UI and Lewis-Clark State College on a part-time basis until 2002. In retirement, Virgel was a member of the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Auxillary and Century Club. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 13.
Virgel married Florence Bowen on July 25, 1952, and they were blessed with a son, Brian, and daughters Kellie and Kerry.
He is survived by his wife; children Brian and Wendy Larson of Lewiston, Kellie and Jim DeBlasio of Boise, and Kerry and Dennis Jones of Boise; grandchildren Scout Larson, Catherine and James DeBlasio, Carrie (Nick) McKenna Tennison of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Megan (Anthony) McKenna McNeese of Round Rock, Texas; and great-grandchildren Rebecca Florence Tennison and Michael Axel McNeese.
Virgel was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Wesley, Clinton and Inar.
At Virgel's request, no service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Lewiston School District LIFE Trust Fund, 3317 12th St, Lewiston, ID, 83501; the Lewiston Library Foundation, P.O. Box 1055, Lewiston, ID, 83501; or any local charity of choice.
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Ruthann Larson Rubey
I looked up to him and he made me want to teach. Think of all the lives he touched. Look for him in the faces of your children and grandchildren. He lives on through them. I found that to be comforting to me when my Dad passed. Our love and prayers. Ruthann, Mark, Ed, and Jennifer Rubey
Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:40 PM
William (Bill) Larson
To Aunt Florence and Familly,
Was truly Saddened to hear of Uncle "Stretch"s passing. Always loved our conservations and time spent wth the both of you. Know that he is in a far better place. May the Lord Comfort You in the Coming Days.
Sincerely,
Bill & Shirley Larson
The Dalles, OR
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 9:31 AM
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