Larson, Helen F. (1919-2014)

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Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 8/16/2014 at 15:49:03

Helen F. Larson
March 26, 1919 - July 25, 2014

Helen F. Larson, age 95, of Albert City, Iowa, died on Friday, July 25, 2014, at the Pleasant View Home in Albert City.

Helen Frances Larson, a daughter of Oscar and Selma (Olson) Larson, was born in rural Albert City, Iowa, on March 26, 1919. Baptized that spring in the Ljunghed Lutheran Church at Albert City and confirmed there in 1933, she began her education in Albert City in 1925 and graduated from the Albert City High School on May 19, 1937.

In June of 1938, Helen met Clifford Larson at a Luther League Convention in Royal, Iowa. They married on March 21, 1942, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Albert City and moved to a farm east of Sioux Rapids. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Morris, on September 7, 1943. The family later moved to the Albert City and Marathon areas and then to Helen’s family farm northeast of Albert City. Clifford died in October of 1968.

Helen remained on the farm and helped Morris and his wife with the farming operation until 1978 when she moved into Albert City. Having inherited a love of flower gardening from her father, she became known for her flower gardens, both on the farm and in town. An avid quilter, she also made many beautiful quilts for her family and friends. In addition, she was known around the community for her babysitting skills. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church throughout her life, she was also a member of the Golden Rule Club for many years. Employed at Mohr’s Grocery Store until it closed, she, then, worked as a waitress at the 3 & 71 Truck Stop. Lastly, she worked at Steve’s Grocery Store in Albert City.

In the spring of 2012, Helen fell, broke her hip, and suffered a stroke. After those incidences, she made her home at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Albert City where she lived the remainder of her life.

Helen will be lovingly remembered by her family which includes her son and his wife, Morris and Carolyn Larson, of Albert City; her granddaughter, Lori (Randy) Zebedee, of Spencer, Iowa; her grandson, Mark Larson, of Victorville, California; and an adopted grandson, Raul Ramirez, of California; as well as special cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; her parents, Oscar and Selma Larson; and a brother, Morris Eugene, who died in infancy.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albert City. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Township Cemetery in Albert City. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.

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