COVE, UTAH: Gene Handy Larsen, 77, returned home on December 17, 2004 in Logan, surrounded by his family. At the age of 32 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and his passing marked the end of a valiant struggle with this disease.

He was born on August 16, 1927 in Cove, Utah a son of Jacob Guy and Edna Handy Larsen, the youngest of three boys. He spent his entire life in Cove. He was a farmer and rancher and put his whole heart and soul into doing what he loved the most. His days were filled with milking cows and cutting hay and everything else that farm life entails. No one worked harder or longer, yet he never complained and looked forward to each day doing what he loved to do.

He instilled in his children the concept of a hard days work, the love of animals and God's beautiful world. He married Yevonne Porter in 1958. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Gene was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the time of his death.

After their marriage, Gene and Yevonne made their home in Cove, where they raised their three children. Gene had a special bond with his brother Glen, who had never married and lived with Gene and his family until the time of his death in 1982.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Delmont and Glen. He is survived by his wife Yevonne of Cove, Utah: Son Randy (Linda) Larsen of Cove; daughter Kandi (Rick) Parker of Cove; daughter Cindee (Curtis) Bair of Cove; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Gene’s family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care he received his last 2 ½ years spent at Sunshine Terrace, especially Bob and the dedicated nursing staff and aides on Wing 2. We also extend a special thanks to Lynne, Royella and Gib from Vista Care for their kindness and compassion to Gene and his family.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 12:00 pm in the Cove LDS Ward chapel. Friends and family may call from 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan and at the church on Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Interment will be in the Richmond City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Allen-Hall Mortuary.