Gordon Larcom, M.D. obituary: Gordon Larcom, M.D.'s Obituary, Casper
In Memory Of
Gordon "Skip" Larcom, M.D.
1932 - 2023
In Memory Of
Gordon "Skip" Larcom, M.D.
1932 - 2023
Gordon (Skip) Larcom, Jr, 91, of Casper, WY passed away Saturday September 2, 2023.
He was born to the late Gordon Larcom and Marjorie Elliott on May 19, 1932, in Boston, MA. Skip received a BA degree with honors from Bowdoin College in 1954 followed by an MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1958.
After graduation, Skip served ten years in the Navy specializing in anesthesiology during which he and his wife, Gail, welcomed three children, Cindy, Peter, and Melissa. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander, and Chief of Anesthesia at Camp Pendleton Hospital. His family then settled in Casper, WY in 1967 where he practiced anesthesiology for 23 years. Upon retirement, Skip enjoyed many years of world travels with Gail, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hunting, and watercolor painting.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gail Larcom, and his children: Cindy McKeon of Lynnfield, MA; Peter Larcom of Salt Lake City, UT; and Melissa Larcom of Lafayette, CO. He also is survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers, Richard Larcom and Roger Langley; and sister, Barbara Larcom.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming or CaringEdge Home Health & Hospice in Casper.
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He was born to the late Gordon Larcom and Marjorie Elliott on May 19, 1932, in Boston, MA. Skip received a BA degree with honors from Bowdoin College in 1954 followed by an MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1958.
After graduation, Skip served ten years in the Navy specializing in anesthesiology during which he and his wife, Gail, welcomed three children, Cindy, Peter, and Melissa. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander, and Chief of Anesthesia at Camp Pendleton Hospital. His family then settled in Casper, WY in 1967 where he practiced anesthesiology for 23 years. Upon retirement, Skip enjoyed many years of world travels with Gail, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hunting, and watercolor painting.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gail Larcom, and his children: Cindy McKeon of Lynnfield, MA; Peter Larcom of Salt Lake City, UT; and Melissa Larcom of Lafayette, CO. He also is survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers, Richard Larcom and Roger Langley; and sister, Barbara Larcom.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming or CaringEdge Home Health & Hospice in Casper.
To share a memory of Gordon or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
A livestream of the service will be broadcast at the time listed above. To view the livestream, click here.
Gordon (Skip) Larcom, Jr, 91, of Casper, WY passed away Saturday September 2, 2023.
He was born to the late Gordon Larcom and Marjorie Elliott on May 19, 1932, in Boston, MA. Skip received a BA degree with honors from Bowdoin College in 1954 followed by an MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1958.
After graduation, Skip served ten years in the Navy specializing in anesthesiology during which he and his wife, Gail, welcomed three children, Cindy, Peter, and Melissa. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander, and Chief of Anesthesia at Camp Pendleton Hospital. His family then settled in Casper, WY in 1967 where he practiced anesthesiology for 23 years. Upon retirement, Skip enjoyed many years of world travels with Gail, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hunting, and watercolor painting.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gail Larcom, and his children: Cindy McKeon of Lynnfield, MA; Peter Larcom of Salt Lake City, UT; and Melissa Larcom of Lafayette, CO. He also is survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers, Richard Larcom and Roger Langley; and sister, Barbara Larcom.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming or CaringEdge Home Health & Hospice in Casper.
To share a memory of Gordon or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
A livestream of the service will be broadcast at the time listed above. To view the livestream, click here.
He was born to the late Gordon Larcom and Marjorie Elliott on May 19, 1932, in Boston, MA. Skip received a BA degree with honors from Bowdoin College in 1954 followed by an MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1958.
After graduation, Skip served ten years in the Navy specializing in anesthesiology during which he and his wife, Gail, welcomed three children, Cindy, Peter, and Melissa. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander, and Chief of Anesthesia at Camp Pendleton Hospital. His family then settled in Casper, WY in 1967 where he practiced anesthesiology for 23 years. Upon retirement, Skip enjoyed many years of world travels with Gail, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hunting, and watercolor painting.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gail Larcom, and his children: Cindy McKeon of Lynnfield, MA; Peter Larcom of Salt Lake City, UT; and Melissa Larcom of Lafayette, CO. He also is survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers, Richard Larcom and Roger Langley; and sister, Barbara Larcom.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming or CaringEdge Home Health & Hospice in Casper.
To share a memory of Gordon or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
A livestream of the service will be broadcast at the time listed above. To view the livestream, click here.
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
710 E Second
Casper, WY 82601
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Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family