Joseph “Joe” Larson, loving husband and devoted father, passed on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 59.
Joe was born in North Penn Hospital on April 29, 1962, to Arthur J. Larson and Alice (Campbell) Larson. He was a student of the North Penn School District graduating in 1980. He married his high school sweetheart Deborah (Spofford) in 1985 and lived in Hatfield, Schwenksville, and Erie, all in Pennsylvania, before settling in their hometown of Lansdale. They were blessed with two children, Gabrielle, 28, and Michael, 27.
Joe is survived by his wife and children as well as his brother, Arthur, and sister, Patricia, 10 nieces and nephews, a great niece and great nephew.
Joe loved learning and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He went on to complete two Masters degrees from Penn State; an MBA, and a Masters in Software Programming. He was also set to graduate from another Masters Program at Drexel University in June.
Joe earned a Master Black Belt in General Electric’s Six Sigma Program and several certificates in programming from Stanford and Johns Hopkins Universities. Joe spent the last few years working in the banking industry, having also spent time in working in health care, technology and communication industries, and in manufacturing.
Joe was a traveler, a home improvement handyman, and coached for both Lansdale Little League Baseball and Lansdale Cannoneer Football. He was a proud “Cheer Dad.” He enjoyed riding motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis, and snowmobiles. He was fond of family time, parties with friends, relaxing in his pool, and cheering for the Eagles. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, U.S. First, and planted trees as part of an Earth Day Initiative.
Joe’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at St. Stanislaus, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, Pa, 19446. Family Visitation will be from 9 am to 10:45 am with Mass following immediately.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood or making a monetary donation to the American Red Cross in Joe’s memory.
The family would like to extend our utmost gratitude to the nursing staff and doctors at Jefferson at Lansdale and Thomas Jefferson University for their wonderful care and compassion.
The McKendrick family from Greenwood Road send their thoughts and prayers to the Larson family on the passing of Joe. (Joey to us).
Remembering with great fondness the many wonderful days that all of us kids on Greenwood Road played outside till nightfall.
– Peggy
Peggy:
I remember also Joey’s times with Michael Farrow on Greenwood and at Knapp School. His illness took him away too soon. I am glad he had moments in his childhood like you described. Due to his Mother’s ongoing mental illness, times at home were difficult. His Dad prayed for the family for better times. His prayers were answered with the Life and Times of Joe. May they all rest in eternal peace with the Lord.
alarson
What a great guy! He was taken away too soon. Joe’s smile was always so welcoming and he had a kind word for everyone. The Ondiks will miss you Joe!
Praying for you Deb and the kids – so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Carolyn Ondik-Evans
Joe,
Met you at Motorola and have come to regard you as a fellow learner, teacher, and mentor. Talking with you about almost any topic, whether work related, family related, or the next device we thought about crafting; always made that topic better and achievable. This world is diminished without your voice and guidance. I will do my best to help where I can and be a teacher and mentor in your honor. You are already missed..
In sympathy, John D
John, It was nice to meet with you at Joe’s service. Art Larson
Joe You will be missed by so many. You were the most kindhearted, thoughtful man who would go out of your way to help others. You were a good friend and brother to me and will be missed tremendously. You loved Deb, Gabrielle and Michael with all your Heart and always told me how much they meant to You! Your adventures up to the mountains on the jet skis always made me laugh.
I wish so much You were able to attend Kyle and Natalie’s wedding to celebrate with us, but I know your heart was there. I will miss our Sunday family brunches and Your smile the most!
The Love you left all of us will help comfort us through these rough times!
Love You Joe!
Joe I miss you already. May the Lord be with you now. Your Brother. AL. May the Lord protect you and your family. Deb will miss you dearly. You have left a great legacy with your family here.
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember the day you married.
Positive thoughts, love and prayers for the Larson family during this time. God Bless!
The McBrearty Family
Virtual hugs and real prayers for all of you. We cannot imagine your pain and sadness. May God and Joe watch over the three of you as you deal with your unthinkable loss. Know that so many share in your sadness. With a promise of prayers, The Corrigan Family.
There are no words…the boy I fell in love with at 17 became a wonderful man, a loving husband, and an incredible father. We went on many adventures together, mostly because of your fierce conviction that everything would turn out as it should. Your joy for life was unbounded, and the knowledge you sought unequaled. The love you have for us was undeniable, and you worked hard to keep us safe and protected, even though you were such a daredevil!
I cannot imagine what my life would have been like without you so I am grateful for the time we had, even though it wasn’t enough. I cannot think about the next 5 minutes let alone the next years without you. So I think I will take a page from your book and live life with joy and see it as an adventure; to see the big picture, not just count the little blessings; and to think about what you would do and not be afraid to jump.
Please watch over me and the kids, and until we meet again….all my love,
Deb