Colton Andrew Larson

Colton Andrew Larson, 16, went home into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 14, 2006 in Kalispell, Montana as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born February 28, 1990 in Whitefish, Montana to Scott Larson and Deborah (Keller) Larson.

Colton attended schools in Kalispell and was going to be a junior at Flathead High School this fall. Colton did everything all out. He loved anything to do with speed. He raced stockcars at Raceway Park in Kalispell; loved go carts, radio controlled cars and snowmobiles. He enjoyed racing games on his X-Box and Playstation; working on cars; was an avid hunter and also enjoyed camping. He also had a real knack for personalizing people with a name that was unique for that person. He was a loyal son, grandson, nephew and friend. He enjoyed working with his dad in their shop on cars and trucks. At the time of his death, he was working as a body shop technician at M & T Auto Body.

He also attended the Christian Center in Kalispell. Colton would do anything for a friend. As a result of his giving nature, Colton donated his organs, tissue and cornea's so that others can benefit and enjoy a better quality of life. Colton will be sorely missed by his parents, his son, girlfriend, uncles, grandparents and everyone with whom he came in contact.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Floyd William Keller and step-grandfather, Harold "Pappers" Shields.

He is survived by his parents Scott Larson; Debi Keller-Weisz; a sister Samantha Jo Keller all of Kalispell, MT; his seven week old son: Aydon Scott Larson and his mother Alexandria Markham of Kalispell, MT; three uncles: Steve "Boo" Larson of Kalispell, MT; Russell Keller of Pforzheim, Germany; and Bob Shields of Spokane, WA; his grandmothers: Joan Shields and Cheryl Larson both of Kalispell, MT; a grandfather: Lowell Larson of Brodheadsville, PA; two very special people: Laura Pierce who was like a second "Mom" and her son Kyle of Kalispell, MT; along with numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Colton will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Christian Center in Kalispell. Burial will follow services at C.E. Conrad Cemetery. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210.

Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Colton's family.