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LARSEN, Henry Allen (58835)

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Birth

  • Born on October 08, 1924 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA

Death

  • Died on March 11, 2020 in Lakeway, Travis Co., TX

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Notes

  • Obituary: H. Allen Larsen of Lakeway, Texas, died on March 11, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Allen was born 10/08/1924 in Brookline Massachusetts. Allen loved to travel, read, and play golf. During World War II, Allen joined the Air Force and was dispatched to China to serve with the Flying Tigers in the China Theater. From 1942 until the end of the war, he photographed life on the base and in the surrounding countryside and nearby cities, including Kunming, Hangchow and Shanghai, where he was stationed. After the war, Allen began his professional life with the United Way in Boston, Massachusetts. During his thirty-five year career, he served in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Houston, TX, Baltimore and Central Maryland, New York City and the tristate area. Following his retirement, Allen returned to his beloved Texas, where he and his wife, Margret, settled in Austin. They traveled around the United States and Canada and around the world. During several visits to China, they visited Beijing, The Great Wall and Shanghai. In 2015, Allen was an honored guest during the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of China in Beijing. Allen authored two books, one about his family life and the other about his experience in China as a Flying Tiger. Allen's positive outlook, kindness and generosity led to his having may friends with whom he kept in touch throughout his life. He always remarked that he was blessed to have to have lived such a remarkable life with so many adventures and knowing so many wonderful people. Allen's wife, his children and grandchildren enjoyed his stories, his gentlemanly ways and of course his love. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Margret Larsen; daughter, Leslie Gottert (Peter) of Baltimore, Maryland; daughter, Kristen Larsen of Toms River, New Jersey; son, Keith Larsen (Terri) of Baltimore, Maryland; son, Russell Hartman of Austin, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Laurence Larsen, and his parents. At this time, no services have currently been scheduled.
  • Military Service: WW2 US Army Air Force Flying Tigers
  • Occupation: Worked for The United Way

Sources

  • Obituary: Obituary March 2020 Lakeway,TX

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