Arthur Thomas Larson

November 17, 1918 - November 23, 2017

Arthur Thomas Larson, 99, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. Arthur was born in Tacoma, Washington on November 17, 1918 son of Arthur E and Jennie (Leighton) Larson. He was married to Alda Estelle Johnson on March 4, 1942. He immediately joined the United States Army on March 12, 1942 and served until his honorable discharge on September 26, 1945. While serving in the Army, Arthur received several decorations and citations including a Bronze Star, a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Upon returning from the Army, he began working at the Bremerton Naval Shipyards attaining Superintendant of tool and die shop. Arthur had a passion for anything automotive, from television car auctions to reading car magazines. He proudly owned 43 new cars over his lifetime. He loved ice cream and anything chocolate and spending time with his family. He moved to Moses Lake in 2010 to be close to his daughter and has lived here since. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia (Patti) Roberts and husband Jack; three grandchildren, Jacqueline (Kevin) Roberts, Richard Roberts and Nancy (Johnny) Lucas; four great grandchildren, Sharvelle, Krishawndra, Patrick and JeVonney; one great great grandson, Daimion. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alda and two sons, Thomas and Robert.