David "Dave" Frederick Larson

David "Dave" Frederick Larson, age 87, passed away on June 29, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1938, to the late Leonard C. and Ruth Leonard Larson in Hartford, CT.

Dave was a graduate of East High School in Denver, CO and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Midway. Throughout his life, he was a driven serial entrepreneur, a passionate gardener, and an active member of the JEFFCO AeroModlers, where he loved flying remote-control model airplanes. Above all else, Dave’s greatest joy was always his family. He will be deeply missed and remembered for lovingly sharing his time, treasures, and talents with every person he touched.

Dave was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Larson; his children, David Frederick Larson II (JoAnn), Stacey Lipps (Jeff), and Douglass Harry Larson (Kelly); and his grandchildren, Jeremy Mayorga, Colin Lipps, Karly Larson, and Drew Larson. He has one great grandchild, Margot Mayorga.

Dave will be cremated and will be placed to rest at 9:30am on July 24, 2026, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. A service celebrating his life with family and close friends will be held at 10:30am at Pinehurst Country Club following his burial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation at www.smpff.org.