James Riley Larkin

James Riley Larkin, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 6, 2014. Mr. Larkin was born December 16, 1928 at the family farm three and one half miles northeast of Herington, KS. He was the son of Mr. Riley E. Larkin and Rachel Sturgis Larkin. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia S. Larkin; daughter, Patricia Ann Larkin; sister, Isabelle Roybal; nieces, Beth Lines, Paula Hartbarger, Maj. Ann Petcavage; nephews, Paul Petcavage and John Petrin; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Eileen Brown. Mr. Larkin attended District 78 Rural Elementary School and graduated from Herington High School in 1946. He enrolled at Kansas State University and then served in the U.S. Army from August 8, 1951 until August 8, 1953 at an atomic weapons facility in Texas. He returned to Kansas State and graduated with the class of 1954 with a BS in Biology. He completed one year of study for his Master's Degree in bacteriology. He left school and was a partner in a construction company for a number of years before moving to Colorado in association with Crested Butte Colorado Ski Area. He served in various capacities in the operations and retired as Executive Vice President in August of 1988. Mr. Larkin was involved with numerous civic and governmental agencies. He was the National President of his College Social Fraternity, Mayor of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, CO, served on the Board of Directors of the Gunnison Bank and Trust in Gunnison, CO, was Chairman of the Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, Chairman of the Gunnison County Republican Party, and founding member of the Gunnison County Planning Commission. He enjoyed his civic activities and was asked to volunteer on many boards. After retirement, he and his wife relocated to Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400