JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – With great sadness, the family of John “Ted” Larsen shares his passing at the age of 79 on Friday evening, Sept. 10, 2021. Ted, the youngest child of second generation Norwegian and Swedish parents was born in Portland and grew up in Boston. As a young man, he attended Boston Latin and graduated from Boston English High School. He was awarded a baseball scholarship to the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque where he graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education.He enlisted in the U.S. Navy; as a medic he was attached to the Marines as a Hospital Corpsman. In Vietnam, he served with the 1st Battalion 9th Marines who were nicknamed “The Walking Dead” from 1966-1967.Ted raised his family in Saco and later moved to Johnson City, Tenn., where he was a member of Munsey Memorial UMC. Professionally, he enjoyed a 45-year career in industrial sales; beginning with 3M Co. and concluding with retirement after more than 25 years in his own business. Ted, a natural athlete who was fiercely competitive, excelled in most sports. He played collegiate baseball, was a state champion racquetball player and enjoyed golf throughout his life. He was a force of laughter with his politically incorrect humor and colorful vocabulary. He never met a stranger and always saw the good in people. He is remembered as a wonderful man, who loved his family and his friends, and was loyal to them. A humble and hard-working man of strong character, Ted was a man of his word, and a man who held himself and those around him to high standards. Ted was predeceased by his parents Haakon and Helen Larsen; his sister, Edytha Moran, his brother, Dick Larsen; his niece, Donna Larsen; and his in-laws John Robert and Anne Bell. He is survived by his wife, Nan (nee, Bell) of 47 years; his children, Laura (Andy) Eversbusch, Sally (Todd) Blankenship and Tyler Larsen; his grandchildren Jake, Reese and Liv Blankenship. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. To remember his full and rewarding life, a Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Oct. 15, at The Carnegie Hotel, 5 to 7:30 p.m. As a proud veteran, he will be put to rest at the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, is honored to serve the Larsen family. 423-610-7171In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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