Brent Larson, known as Mutt to many, was born April 7, 1958, to George and Hazel (McKee) Larson. He passed away at his home in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, on February 7, 2026.
Brent lived in Elk Mountain, attending school there and in Hanna. He graduated in May of 1976 from HEM High School. Brent went to work for Arch Coal in Hanna shortly after graduation in June of 1976. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy, on August 28, 1981. They welcomed two children, Niles and Amanda. Brent worked on and off for the coal mine in Hanna for many years. He eventually transferred to Arch Coal’s Black Thunder Coal Mine in Wright, Wyoming, and spent much of his work years commuting between Elk Mountain and Wright. He worked for Black Thunder for 23 years, retiring in May of 2020.
In addition to mining, Brent enjoyed his time ranching. Brent spent his years of retirement helping his son, Niles, on the ranch. The only thing he loved more than the ranch was his family. He was a very proud Papa to his grandchildren. He would brag about them every chance he had. Brent enjoyed taking the grandkids and dogs for rides in his newly acquired side-by-side (he called it his buggy).
His family tried to teach him how to use technology to broaden his pastimes, but he never fully embraced t it. He learned just enough to watch cattle and bull sales on his tablet and stream YouTube on his TV. He especially liked cooking and political shows.
Brent is survived by his wife, Cindy (Hamby) Larson; his son, Niles (Kaitlyn) Larson; his daughter, Amanda (Jeremiah) Darr; and his grandchildren, Kinsley, Grayson, and Zane Larson, and McKartee, McKrae, and McKendree Darr. He is also survived by his brothers Jeff (Shelly) Larson, Scott Larson, Todd (Jenelle) Larson, his sister Jennifer Eller, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Larson, his mother-in-law, Marcia Hamby, and his nephews, Derek Larson and Trevor Larson.
A memorial service will be held at the community center in Elk Mountain on February 20th at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bow River FFA Chapter, P.O. Box 810, Hanna, WY 82327.
