Randy Howard Larson: Born Oct 26th 1952 – Deceased May 19th 2025.
We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our devoted father Randy.
Randy Larson, was born on Oct 26th 1952 in Yorkton, SK to his loving parents Henry and Iris (Young) Larson. He was an independent adventuresome farm boy, traveler, music and sports enthusiast, hobbyist, welder, dedicated father and husband for several years, and proud grandfather. He raised his family in the Moose Jaw area and later moved to Regina, SK. He took time to visit his parents and brothers and take his kids back to the family farm for holidays and summer fun. He was an innovative ‘Mr. Fix it’ and always a hardworking professional his entire life. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and started his life on the family homestead settled by Ludvig and Ragna Larson near Kamsack, SK.
He was the loving husband of Arinda Larson (Smith) and the devoted father of Kevin [Audrey], Steven [Kelsey], Alysia [Braunie] (Ness) and Kendra. He is also survived by his brothers and their families Ralph (Barb) and Dirwin (Lori) and. Gandchildren Erica King, Kelsey Elliott and Espen Larson and two great grandchildren Carter and Izabella. Randy was predeceased by his partner Shirley Ann Todoschuk (nee: Achtemichuk) who spent quality retirement time with him in Togo.
Randy started out his work life very early on the family farm doing chores and travelling up to Bear Head Lake, SK for the summer hay season. During harvest time shoveling barley was not considered a ‘favorite’ job. During high school he played football with the Kamsack Bulldogs and was part of the curling team. He also enjoyed the 4H Club growing up and was a part-time mechanic in a Kamsack garage.
Early in the 1970s, Randy worked in Snow Lake, MB for Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting as a heavy-duty mechanic (underground). He also moved to Calgary, AB in the mid-70s working at Foremost track vehicles.
Randy spent over 3 decades of his career at Belle Plain starting out as a pressure welder and progressed over the years to Provincial Project manager across several maintenance & project sites for Delta Catalytic (JACOBS) in Saskatchewan. Later in his Jacobs career he travelled to large oil refineries near Edmonton (Shell) and on the East Coast (Irving). Closer to retirement he worked for the SK Construction Labor Relations Association (CLR).
Finally, he oversaw site safety at 2 major maintenance and construction projects in Ft. McMurray for NEXEN and ConocoPhillips.
He was a well-known labour relations negotiator in the maintenance and construction community in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Outside of work Randy was a hobby welder, carpenter, landscaper, gardener, music lover, enjoyed going on long drives and later in life watched the birds and relaxed with his dog Drover in his yard in Togo, SK.
When he left the family farm and worked at the Co-Op farm near Swift Current – he met his future wife Arinda (Smith) which was the start of their family adventure together. He was known for providing for his family and always made time for his kids. He was a proud craftsman and journeyman Boilermaker welder for several years. He was helpful and donated his time and to elderly members in the church community to fix their homes in Moose Jaw, SK. He also loved attending the trapper’s festival in The Pas, MB. Randy had several pets over the years and was very fond of his dog Drover. He proudly built his home in Togo, SK which was a major undertaking and accomplishment in his early retirement years.
Private interment will take place at Togo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Togo Centennial Committee as tokens of Remembrance in his memory.
He will be deeply missed by friends, family and those who knew him best.
We were thankful for the kindness and support from his brothers Ralph and Dirwin, his cousin Barry (Sharon) pastor David Laughton (retired) and family and his buddy Doug and wife Wilma from Togo in his final weeks.
A life’s work well done – Dad we love you – may you rest in eternal peace.
John 16:22 “Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
