Mr. Harold Lars Larsen

Harold Lars Larsen was born on May 7, 1938, in Elmwood Park, Illinois to Harold and Lucille (Lou) Larsen. He was nicknamed "Skip"; by his older brother Dane and had two younger siblings, Mary and Don. At a young age, Skip developed a love for the Chicago Cubs and worked as a patrol boy outside Wrigley Field. He attended high school and college in El Paso, Texas. Skip had a 34-year career at the Chevron Refinery in El Paso, Texas working in various positions, lastly as a contract administrator. He was very proud of the work he did at Chevron and of the dear friends he made during that time. In "retirement" Skip became a Walmart greeter and a marshal at Soldier's Creek Golf Course. Skip met Yvonna in 1978, and they married in January of 1979. Skip and Yvonna began their 47-year love story with a blended family of two sons and two daughters and they built a life centered on faith, family and friends. They lived in El Paso for 14 years and, upon retirement, moved to Duncan, Oklahoma for 4 years to be near Yvonna's immediate family. The desire to be close to grandchildren brought them to Foley, Alabama in 1998. They became a part of the daily lives of their granddaughters and built a wonderful group of community, church and golf friends over the next 28 years. Anyone who knew Skip felt loved by him. He always took the time to stop and say hello and was truly interested in you as a person. Skip's faith was strong and he enjoyed sharing it with others. He passed away on May 1, 2026, and is now at peace with his Savior Jesus Christ. Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lou, and his older brother Dane. He is survived by his precious wife, Yvonna; his sons, Michael Larsen and Todd Larsen; his daughters, Donette Bisett and son-in-law Mark, and Andrea Alford; and his cherished grandchildren, Katlyn (Taylor) Hite, Ashley (Caleb) Fields, Baylee Alford, London Larsen, and Arden Larsen, who lovingly knew him by the special name “Grandadpa.” He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Dylan Curry, Cameron Skip Fields, Dani Hite, and Kaylie Fields. Skip is also survived by his siblings, Mary Endlich and Don Larsen (Valerie). He was proud to be called Uncle Skip by his nieces and nephews. His friends were an important part of his life, and he valued each of them deeply, especially Richard (Dick) Glockner and Billy Garrison. A "Going Home Celebration of Life"; will be held on Skip's 88th birthday on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Pine Rest Funeral Home located at 16541 US Hwy 98, Foley, AL as follows: 12:00 pm - Family viewing 12:30 pm - Condolances to the Family 1:00 pm - Celebration of Life In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Skip's church home Canal Road Baptist Church, 25326 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 or visit canalroad.church to make a donation online.

Mr. Harold Lars Larsen

May 7, 1938 - May 1, 2026