Jack Larson

Jack Larson, 88, of Afton, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026. A public visitation will be held at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston from 4-8 PM, Thursday February 26, 2026 with family receiving friends from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Friday, February 27th at Sunset Memorial Chapel in Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Loren Caudill will be Officiating. Jack will be laid to rest in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. The family requests NO memorial contributions.

Jack Earl Larson was born on September 24, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. His parents were Letitia Edith (Braden) and Earl A. Larson. Jack went to school in Des Moines, Iowa and then joined the United States Army, serving from 1954 – 1957 and was stationed 2 years in Japan.

In February 14, 1958, Jack was united in marriage to Donna Jean McQuiston and they were blessed with 3 children: Susan Godfroy, Julie Dvorak (Bob) and John Larson (Kristina).

Jack owned and operated his own transmission repair shop in Des Moines before moving to Afton, Iowa in 1979 where he also farmed and opened his transmission shop in Creston, Iowa. Jack retired in 2011.

He loved his Savior Jesus Christ, Stock-car racing, farming and raising Pigeons.

Jack is survived by his wife, Donna Larson; his son, John (daughter-in-law, Kristina) Larson; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Bob Dvorak; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Jack in death was his parents; his 2 daughters, Susan and Julie; his sisters, Shirley and Mary; along with aunts & uncles.