Laurence Nessen

LARRY NESSEN BEAVERTON, OR -- Laurence “Larry Nessen, 59, formerly of Idaho Falls, died February 17, 2004, at his home in Beaverton, Oregon. He was born February 24, 1944, at Idaho Falls, to Thomas Nessen and Georgia William Nessen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He served in the U. S. Navy. On June 27, 1967, he married Christine Jackson in Elko, Nevada. On August 7, 1980, their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Idaho Falls, then Rupert for 17 years and for the past 5 years they have lived in Beaverton, Oregon. He was an Instrument Technician for U & I Sugar from 1967 until its closing in 1979. In 1980, he went to work for Amalgamated Sugar until he was disabled. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Scouting program. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping and computers. Surviving are: Wife: Christine Nessen, Beaverton, OR Son: Steven (Kitty) Nessen, Oregon City, OR Son: Michael Nessen, Beaverton, OR Son: James Nessen, Beaverton, OR Daughter: Rhonda (Victor) Sarte, Richland, WA Daughter: Martha Nessen, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Ray Nessen, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Marie (Bill) Deschamps, Rio Verde, AZ Sister: Betty Nessen, Tacoma, WA 6 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky, his parents, and three brothers. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with President Cleon Olson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Monday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.