Donald Larsen
Donald “Donnie” Arthur Larsen passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2019 in Glasgow, Montana. Donnie was born in Glasgow to Melvin and Lois Shattuck Larsen on May 4, 1960, joining his brother and sister, Neil and Ruth and a foster sister Betty. He grew up in Glasgow and had many loving caregivers and therapist during his formative years. Donnie attended the opportunity room, a privately run school in Glasgow, Eastmont School in Glendive and Nashua Public Schools between 1966 and 1978. Donnie began attending Milk River Activity Center in 1978. He lived in the Milk River (Warren) Group Home from 1978 until his passing.
While living at Warren Group home, his dad would bring him the Courier every Wednesday and would read the church bulletin to Donnie on Sundays. Donnie loved these visits and the paper that was brought to him. Donnie loved paper. He enjoyed talking on the phone, playing with his hot wheels car, and was very patriotic, even though he didn’t enjoy fireworks, Donnie enjoyed going on outings to get a pop or go out to eat.
During his years at Milk River, he participated in Special Olympics. During one event, he was given an award by Governor Marc Racicot, who was in turn given one of Donnie’s famous hugs. Donnie enjoyed time with his friends and the staff. Donnie had a mischievous spirit and was spontaneous and fun. He was the greeter at the Activity Center for many years. He would meet you with a hand shake and a hug.
Donnie is survived by his father, Melvin Larsen of Glasgow; sisters Ruth (Lowell) Yaeger of Owensboro, Kentucky and Betty (Varian) Brandt of Fort Benton, Montana and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews around the country.
Donnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles, his mother Lois Larsen and his brother Neil Larsen in 2011.
Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 22, at Bell Mortuary. Celebration of his life will 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. at Bell Mortuary with Howard Pippin officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.