Bruce H. Larsen 67, of Meridian ID, formerly Sioux Falls, died June 1, 2013. Carol A. Larsen 68, of Meridian ID, formerly of Sioux Falls, died September 8, 2014. Both passed away at their residence after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. Bruce was born October 6, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MN to Henry and Almyrta (Baker) Larsen. Carol was born March 21, 1946 in Norfolk, NE to Orville and Margorie (Utecht) McKown. They spent a majority of their life in Sioux City, IA where they both graduated from high school. They met while in high school and were married October 3, 1964. They spent 20 years in Littleton, CO then 14 years in Sioux Falls, SD and then moved to Meridian ID 3 years ago. Bruce spent his entire career with the phone company (Northwestern Bell, Mountain Bell, US West, and Qwest) until his retirement from Qwest in 2008. He had a deep love for baseball and was very involved with the South Dakota Special Olympics and other major organizations throughout his life. Carol spent most of her working years with Joslins in Littleton, CO and Showplace Wood Products in Harrisburg, SD until her retirement. They are survived by their daughter, Terri Clark and her two children, Ashley and Kamron of Canton, SD their son Chris and his wife Sandy, and their son Tanner of Meridian ID. Bruce's brother Brent Larsen and his wife Joy of Sloan IA; his sister Karen (Giuliano) and her husband Michael of Mt. Vernon, NJ; Carol's mother Margorie Mckown of Omaha, NE; her sister Geri (Clanton) and her husband Will of Omaha NE; and many nieces and nephews. They are preceded in death by both of Bruce's parents; Henry and Almyrta Larsen. Carol's father Orville (Smokey) McKown, and her sisters Jo (Marksbury) Blum, and Peggy Bowker. A memorial service in remembrance of their life together will be held at Faith Baptist Church 601 W. 57th St. in Sioux Falls, SD on November 28, 2014 at 3pm with Pastor Scott Conner officiating. Visitation with family present one hour prior in the church. A graveside service will be held on November 29, 2014 at 11am at Memorial Park Cemetery 6605 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, IA with close friend George Kooi officiating. At Bruce and Carol's request, in lieu of flowers, contributions be given in honor of their granddaughter Ashley Clark to South Dakota Special Olympics, 800 E-I-90 Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.