TIMOTHY ARDEN LARSON

Timothy Arden Larson, 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at his home in Roseville, MN.

He was born on April 2nd, 1960 to Arden and Barbara (Burns) Larson. Tim grew up in Glenwood City, WI. He joined the United States Navy in 1977. He served as the Signalman on the USS Carl Vincent and USS Badger. He later served as Chief Signalman on the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Tim began exploring computers during his time at sea. After he left the Navy he developed a program/bulletin board called TOPCITY^®, well before the age of computers and social media were in style. It was incredibly innovative and very successful with hundreds of subscribers.

Tim worked as the District Technical and Building Support person for the Columbia Heights School District, Columbia Heights, MN for almost 20 years. He used his computer knowledge to program his work computer to control the heating and cooling systems, lights, etc. for all the buildings from his home.

More recently Tim took a strong interest in flying remote-control helicopters and small planes. Students at the school were very interested in Tim’s flying. He told them “if you bring your grades up, I’ll teach you how to fly”. He also served as the Treasurer for the Minnesota Remote Helicopter Association. 

Tim is survived by both of his parents: Arden (Sandy) Larson; Barb (Kevin) Ullom; his three sisters Sherry (Karl) Johanson; Dawn (Tom) Kuhl; Shelly (Terry) Gerads; and lastly his daughter Shannan Tougas along with Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, also many friends he had made, most especially his best friend George Holt. Tim was preceded in death by his son Broc, his brother Cary and ex-wife Lynn Tougas.

Tim’s Memorial Service will be held at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN on Friday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m.