Ida Jensen Larson, 1914-2006

LARSON, JENSEN

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/14/2009 at 15:09:33

Services for Ida Marie Larson were held Monday, February 20, 2006 at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger, Iowa. Pastor Harold Heinzig officiated. Internment was at St. Paul's of South Walnut Township Cemetery, Graettinger, Iowa.

Ida Marie Larson, the daughter of Jens and Jensine (Larson) Jensen, was born September 4, 1914, in Madelia, Minnesota. She died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Avera Holy Family Health in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 91 years, five months and 10 days.

She graduated from Ruthven High School in 1931.

On July 19, 1933, Ida was united in marriage to George Arnold Larson in Wallingford, Iowa. The couple lived and farmed in the Wallingford and Graettinger area until 1985, when they moved to Estherville. George died January 7, 1993. Due to failing health Ida has been a resident of Rosewood Manor since March 2004.

She was a member a of Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger.

Ida is survived by three children, Arnold Larson and his wife, Carol of Reno, Nevada; Curtis Larson and his wife, Pat of Estherville, Sharon Masters of Estherville; nine grandchildren, Margo Mederios; Tamela Garrett; Kimberly Schneider; Charan Thornton; Jay Masters; Nancy Masters; Greg Masters; Mike Masters; Mark Larson; and six great-grandchildren, Nicole Larson; Rachael Mederios; Ashley Mederios; Caitlin Schneider; Ethan Masters; and Ehran Masters.

Preceding Ida in death were her husband; parents; and four brothers, Holger, Art, Gary and Einer Jensen.

She touched us all with her kindness, courage, friendship and love.

Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, Wednesday, February 22, 2006.