Denise Malmberg Larsen returned home to the arms of many beloved friends and family as she finished her work in this mortal life on January 10, 2026.

Denise was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emil and Maurine Malmberg on January 13, 1945. As a young girl, her family moved to the Bay Area, where she grew up and attended school. She attended Foothill College in California and later earned her degree in elementary education from BYU.

While at BYU, she met the love of her life, David Elliott Larsen, at a singles ward activity. They were married on June 4, 1966, in the Oakland LDS Temple. They spent 59 years loving and supporting each other and raising their two precious children. Together, they enjoyed their time in the Payson Community Theater and the Payson Civic Chorale. Dave and Denise spent many summers traveling with their family. Denise loved music and played multiple instruments, including the guitar, violin, and piano. She had a love for children, and her favorite church calling was serving in Primary.
In 1975, Denise and Dave moved to Elk Ridge, Utah. Their home was one of the first in that area. After 30 years of residing in Elk Ridge, they were called to serve a service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, happily serving the people of Harlingen, Texas.

Denise taught elementary school in the Alpine and Nebo School Districts for 30 years. She cherished her time as a teacher. One of her greatest accomplishments was teaching her students how to read.
Denise was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held many callings and loved serving in many capacities. Denise had a deep love for and relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her life was a living testimony of that love.

Denise is preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Maurine Malmberg, and her grandson, Cameron Bryce Larsen. She is survived by her loving husband, Dave Larsen, of 59 ½ years; her children, Bryce (Kelli) Larsen and Erika (Colby) Davis; 11 grandchildren, Corbin, Lexi, Payton, Cameron, Hunter, Savannah, Kade, McKaid, Brett, and Brock; and 13 adorable great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Bob, Rick, Karen, Alan, and Gary.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main St., Spanish Fork, UT 84660. There will be a second viewing on Friday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Spanish Fork East Stake Center, located at 1158 East 1240 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. This will be followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

The funeral service for Denise Larsen will be streamed live. Please return to her memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 and click on the link below.

Denise Larsen Livestream Broadcast