Lyle Olaf Larsen, 64, of Watford City, ND, died Friday, December 27th, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lyle was born to Katherine and John Larsen on February 14, 1955 in Watford City, ND. He grew up in Watford City, and graduated with honors from Watford City High School in 1973. Lyle enjoyed his years in boy scouts, and earned his Eagle Scout Award.
Lyle loved to learn and attended several universities in North Dakota. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota, and his Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University.
Lyle worked for several years in Minnesota and California as a relief pharmacist. He returned to North Dakota, and worked in Minot before retiring, and returning home to help care for his ailing father.
He enjoyed reading, gardening, swimming, and spending time at the lake with his family.
Lyle was a member of First Lutheran Church in Watford City.
Lyle had a kind heart and enjoyed helping others in need. He had a dry sense of humor, and enjoyed joking around with family and friends. He was passionate about a variety of topics, and shared his opinion freely.
Lyle is survived by his mother, Katherine of Watford City, brother Larry (Debbie) Larsen of Watford City, his sister Laurie Leek of Aurora, Colorado, and sister Lisa (Tim) Gerlach of International Falls, Minnesota; nieces and nephews: Drew (Rachel) and Naomi Leek, Colin (Katlin) Olivia, and Avery Leek, all of Highlands Ranch, CO; Michelle (Jayme), Zoe and Esme Carson of Bismarck, ND, Jenna (Sheldon) Wahlstrom, Chris (Alissa) Larsen, and Sean Larsen all of Watford City, as well as his Uncle Robert (Glenda) Clark of Sylvester, GA and cousins, Michael (Dyan), Karen, and Maureen Veseth of California. Lyle was preceded in death by his father, John O. Larsen, and grandparents Benjamin and Easter Clark of Sylvester, GA, and Olaf and Laura Larsen, of Keene, ND.
Lyle’s funeral service will be held Thursday, January 2nd, at 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND. Pastors Rob Favorite and Mark Honstein will officiate.
Those wishing to do so, may make donations to their favorite charity in Lyle’s name.