RIVERDALE, UTAH - Clara P. Larsen, 74, passed away after a prolonged illness, on August 22,2007. She was born July 27, 1933, to Clifford James Peterson and Virginia Rose Smith in Logan, Utah. She married William L. (Bill) Larsen, July 11, 1956, in the Logan LDS Temple.

She attended Logan High School. Bill and Clara settled in Riverdale, Utah, where she was employed by the Internal Revenue Service for more than 15 years. She was active in the LDS Church and held a variety of positions in Sunday School, Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. She was serving as Compassionate Service Coordinator at the time of her death.

She was a life-long and avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. She received recognition for her dedication and service including the District Award of Merit, Wood Badge Beads and Silver Beaver.

She is survived by her daughter Pam (Don) Cressall, Logan, UT; sons Michael L (Brenda) Larsen, Preston, ID; Larry J (Jolette) Larsen, Chandler, AZ; brother James C. (Carol) Petersen, Richland, WA; sisters Alice Fedder, Ogden, UT; Betty Farr, Ogden, UT; and Joyce Petersen, Palmetto, GA. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Saturday, August 25, 2007, at 1O:30 - 11:30 am in the Riverdale 3rd Ward, 1056 W. 4400 S., Riverdale, Utah. Funeral services will be held at noon. Internment will be in the Logan City Cemetery Saturday at 4:00 pm. Arrangements under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary of Logan, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.