Dennis Larkin

Tremonton-Dennis Blaine Larkin, 75, passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with diabetes. He was born February 20, 1935 in Bothwell, Utah to Edna Payne and Lorin “Slim” Larkin. He attended school in Thatcher and graduated from Bear River High. He married Lila Stephens from Downey, Idaho on April 16, 1958 in Brigham City, Utah. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on October 24, 1987. Blaine and Lila had two daughters Diane and Wendy. He farmed and milked cows before going to work for Thiokol (ATK) in 1961 where he worked until his retirement in 1996. Blaine was extremely proud to be part of America’s Space program, especially the space shuttle. He cherished his many friends there. After retiring he enjoyed spending his winters in Phoenix, where he loved seeing the orange groves and cotton fields and having family picnics in the White Tank Mountains. He loved the outdoors, farming, cats, and bird watching. Blaine is survived by his wife Lila, daughters; Diane and Wendy, sisters; Lorna Ihrig of Bountiful, Judy (Wayne) Andersen of Salt Lake City, and Janice (Charles) of Lynn Haven Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Howard. A viewing will be held Saturday May 15, 2010 from 10:00-11:20 at Rudd Funeral Home 1234 S Main Garland Utah, with an immediate burial following at the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the IHC Hospice nurses.