"I was sorry to hear of Darwin's passing. It has been many years since we have visited, but I wish you peace and warm memories in the life you shared with Darwin. Prayers and condolences to you at this time, Janice Roskelley Saunders"
In loving memory of
Larry Darwin Swensen
October 29, 1937 - March 10, 2020
Larry passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on October 29, 1937 to Willard and Vanita Mae (Hancey) Swensen in Logan, Utah. He graduated from South Cache High School and then married the love of his life, Colleen Wilhelm and were inseparable ever since. Later they were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.
Larry enjoyed working at the old Coca Cola bottling plant on first north and also at Utah State University’s Heating Department.
They were blessed with two children, Wade Darwin (deceased) and Leisa Mae. Together, they enjoyed camping and traveling to Jackson Hole, WY, Yellowstone National Park and Cody, WY. They loved spending the winters in Quartzsite Arizona as snowbirds.
Larry loved 4-wheeling, rock hounding, studying Indians and their culture, wood working, tinkering and re-building his old willy’s Jeep.
We were so blessed to have him as our husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He was so full of wisdom and freely gave it to all of us in a very loving way.
We love and miss you dearly and will cherish our memories together.
Larry is survived by his wife Colleen, daughter Leisa (Jeff) Nelson, 5 grandchildren, Jessie (Matt) Carpenter, Corbin, Jacob, Carlie, and Jaxson Miller, and 3 great grandchildren Adrie, Aria, and Emmi. 2 sisters Dixie and Carol, and 2 brothers, Dennis and Ron.
He was proceeded in death by his son Wade, parents Willard and Venita, brother Glen and sister Bonnie Mae.
We would like to share our love and thanks to Cache Valley Assisted Living and their Amazing Staff who cared for and loved Larry as if he was family. Special thanks to Ross for sharing your special musical talent for Larry. We love all of you.
Tributes
"Colleen & Family: So sorry to read of Larry's passing. We send our love & sympathy to all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Love to all of you, The Albistons Steve, Karma, Jim, & Craig"
"Sending prayers to Colleen and family. I always enjoyed visiting Uncle Darwin and enjoyed his stories. He was always so kind. Sending my love from California."
"I will miss Larry and Colleen when I visit my mom at Cache Valley Assisted Living. It is so touching to see a spouse care for the other when they have the problems that Larry had. I like to think that now he is free to camp, travel and work on his Willys. May God bless you Colleen and Family. Take care of each other. Charlie Campbell"