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Connie Logue (Wilson) (1966)

Eldon and Shelly ~ I'm so sorry to read about Vern, your beloved brother and brother-in-law.  I enjoyed his contribution to this site.  He even responded to me personally about remembering me riding my horse to your parent's grocery store in the country.  He'll be missed.

Orval Hughes (1964)

Eldon,

I am sorry to hear of Vern's passing.

Candi and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Mahala O'Brien (Wegener) (1964)

Eldon and Shelley, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your faith and all the memories will see you, and  the whole family through. Love and strength to all, Mahala

Janeen Aubrey (Vick) (1965)

To the Larson family, we send our deepest thoughts of love and prayers, for comfort and peace during this difficult time of Vern's passing.  The Aubreys grew up with the Larsons, being in similar ages with their children. We all send our condolences.  Vern was always there to give a kind thought and to share his infectious smile. Great family! .    

Theresa Eve (1964)

Gregg:  Thank you for posting the lovely picture of the Larson home and grocery store.  It is just as I remember it from those days of birthdays at the Larson home, near the big tree.  Those were lovely times which add to our memories of fun.    

Howard Neal (1964)

Eldon and Shelley, I was very sorry to read Eldon's post about Vern.  I am sorry for your loss.  As a road biker, I have ridden many of the roads around San Diego and Escondido, and I can understand how much Vern loved his sport and the trails in that area.  May he rest in peace.

Susan Meyer (Gutierrez) (1964)

Dear Eldon, Shelly, and Family,

Just read about Vern's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

Love,

Susan

Judy Nusz (Andrade) (1964)

Esther Villa (Lara) (1965)

I moved to Woodland in October 1964 & graduated from Woodland High in 1965.  I did not get to know Vern Larsen, not even at reunions, except through his posts on this website.  He was always so kind and thoughtful.  When my dear ex brother-in-law passed away I posted it on this forum.  There was no response from anyone regarding Aichele's death except for Vern Larson's post.  He wrote a thoughtful message and even included Aichele's senior picture.  I have no idea if they even knew each other.  I just thought that Vern Larson was an awfully nice guy.  My condolences to his wife and his entire family.  R.I.P. Vern Larson.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Esther:  We will all miss the wonderful words that Vern Larson shared on the Forum.  He touched many with his spirit of love, he had a gift of sharing compassion to others no matter how small.  We can all learn from his example presented.    

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

I have know Vern since we were in elementery school and it has taken some time to gather my thoughts. First of all, to all of his family and friends, he will be greatly missed, as , in many ways, he was larger than life. Next, it was his joy of life that made him so unforgetable. This was who Vern was since I first knew him when he went to Laugenour and I was at Cacheville. That smile and laugh was such a part of who he was, as was that twinkle in his eye! Lastly, rest in peace, dear friend. We should all be so lucky to leave this world doing what we love.

Eldon Larson (1964)

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We have layed our brother Vern A, Larson to rest Oct 29, 2020 in San Diego, Ca.  We appreciate those who have expressed their condolences to us and to those who appreciated his comments on this forum.  
1st picture, my wife Shelly, Eldon, Vern's wife Anna, Vern, my sister MaurIne, my brothers wife Annalee, brother Leon.  2nd picture is when Vern won the charger van at a San Diego football game, all the nephews wanted to live with Vern.  3rd picture is a picture of the store by Cache Creek in a little better condition then on the previous page.  The big oak tree is at the top right, it's the only picture I have of the tree which has been cut down.  Last picture is of Vern's family.  I've posted a link to watch a video of Vern's life for those interested, the last bit of the video has Vern riding down stairs on his bike.  Big smile on his face!!!

Link to video eulogy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vY2VsUZ9XYd6_UQQgtLlTXsvzylzZBHp/view?usp=sharing

Gary Wegener (1966)

amen.

Duane Jackson (1965)

I've just turned on the site after being off for so many days and weeks, both of the Hayden sisters and myself are sending our respects to the Larson family for their loss, RIP Ven.

Anna Lopez (Northam) (1963)

Eldon I tried to open the video that you had of Vern and it wouldn't process. Is there anyother way to view it?

Elvis Kelley (1962)

Craig its good to see you back, great post and good memories. 

Eldon, thank you again again for sharing with us. Great memories and hard times. The video was a wonderful tribute to Vern and his life. It took us twice as long to go through it because we kept stopping and enjoying the pictures. We did see "the tree" thanks. I know you got a smile for that one. 

Be safe 

Gary Wegener (1966)

Anna, the Vern Larson video is a large file, worth waiting for it to download.  Make sure you aren't giving up too soon.  I did the first time, then found it in my download file.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Eldon and Shelly:  Great video of Vern's Life.  He had a great life with a lovely family.  He passed in peace as peace he gave.  Blessings. 

Anna Lopez (Northam) (1963)

Thank you Gary for that info I will try again

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

Anna, my first try didn't work either but I tried again. It takes some time but well worth the effort. Thanks Eldon for sharing this with the classmates.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

A question for someone familiar with the area just north of the town of Yolo. I took this pic in the  summer of 1969. It was a large brick house, it was one of the Hershey Sister farm or ranch houses. I can't remember the road it was on or when it actually burned down. I remember the house when I was in high school and it was not burned then, Does anyone have a "Unburned" picture of it or know any more about it.??

Walter J. "Wally" Summ (1967)

Greg,  The Hershey house that I had heard about by a local family was on the west side of County Road 95 between County Roads 13 and 14.  I hope that helps.

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

Greg, I was raised on the conor of Roads 95 and 15.The "ruins" you are showing were indeed one of the properties owned by the "Sisters".  We had good friends that lived across the road and of course whenever we visited the topic often turned to the house.  There was a care taker there that kept curious little children away.  It was a dark unkept property with overgrown brush and a big haystake that had a fence around it.  There were perhaps 10-12 head of cattle that to my knowledge never got a bite of it.  The time frame would have been the late 50's.  I attended Cashville in Yolo until 1961 when I started WHS.  I know that Carol Gorman Davis '67 probably knows more and you might reach her through her husband John Davis "65.  He is on this site.  They live a couple of roads away from that old property.  Her family farmed some of the Hershery land.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Thank you Greg and thank you JoAnn.  I knew JoAnn would have the history living on those roads and telling about her childhood in Yolo County, Cacheville School.  Carol Gorman is another on the spot person with the history around her.  Becky Knight may have a few words also.   Let's see if some pictures are posted.  So interessting.  

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

The house shown is the Flournoy house that stood on Rd. 14 between Rd. 95 and 96. Ella Flournoy married David Hershey and moved "around the corner" to the house Wally mentioned. I remember the house well; it had a balcony that extended around the second floor. Gloria Gray ('64) and Darrell Gray ("67') lived across the (oak tree-lined) road. The best rendering of it that I know was painted by Ferd Schlieman (father of Ilse ('60'?) and shows two boys running past the east side of it in the moonlight. The very small former 'town' of Flournoy is located in the NE corner of California.