The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., July 16, 1948, page 1

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR C.E. LARSEN

     Christian Edward Larsen was born in Hadeland, Norway on July 25, 1861. He came to the United States at the age of 21. He married Maren Anette Dahi from Freidrickstad, Norway on July 25, 1893 in Portland, Oregon. He was shoemaker by trade and owned and operated a shoe store on the location of the first Meier and Frank store in Portland, Oregon for a few years. Later he engaged in private parking and real estate business in both Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. He then became interested in fruit farming, and after having traveled extensively he decided White Salmon was one of the most beautiful locations in the country. A homestead was purchased 53 years ago and from the wilderness evolved a beautiful home, a modern and extensive fruit farm.
     Six children, two girls and four boys were raised in these pleasant surroundings. Surviving are: his wife, Maren Anette Larsen; six children, Mrs. O.F. Gardner, Edwin O. Larsen, Harold B. Larsen of White Salmon, Washington; Enor C. Larsen of Long Beach, Washington; Mrs. J. Warner Henderson of Hood River, Oregon; and Christian A. Larsen of Manila, Philippines. There are also eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
     Mr. Larsen was a member of the Mt. View Grange and The Pioneer Association for many years.
     Services were held in Gardner's Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 14th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas of the Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, White Salmon.

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