Larsen, Suzanne Mary (Rasmussen) (1946 - 2024)

LARSEN, RASMUSSEN, OLESEN, IRLMEIER, HANSEN, ROBINSON, WOOD, KNUDSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/11/2024 at 14:09:11

Name of deceased: Suzanne Mary Larsen (nee Rasmussen)

Aged: 77 yrs, 4 mo, 1 day

Residence: Walnut, IA

Born: Sep. 26, 1946; Atlantic, Cass County, IA

Died: Jan. 27, 2024; Cass County Memorial Hospital, Atlantic, Cass County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; Peace United Church of Christ, Walnut, IA; burial was in the Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, IA

Survived by: Daughters, Wendy Larsen and Tammy Olesen, both of Avoca, IA; brothers, James (spouse, Becky) Rasmussen, Bellevue, NE and Dave (spouse, Vivian) Rasmussen, Richland, WA; grandchildren, Jake (spouse, Rachel) Olesen, Waukee, IA; Kayla (Ben) Irlmeier, Adair, IA; Cody Hansen, Walnut, IA;, Jayna (Dylan) Robinson, Shelby, IA; Derrick Wood, Atlantic, IA; Bryanna Wood, Avoca, IA; 1 great-grandchild; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Erik Levi Rasmussen and Norma (nee Knudsen) Rasmussen; brothers, Gary and Robert

Education: Graduated from Walnut Community High School, Walnut, IA, Class of 1964. While in high school, she set a rebound record in basketball that held for 29 years, and was recognized by the Southwest Iowa Conference as a guard on Walnut's girls' 6-on-6 basketball team

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Melvin Larsen; May 2, 1964; location not provided

Employment: Was the owner of Suzy's Seramic Seller, and later co-owned the Bouquet of Memories flower shop with her best friend, Sharon Sorrells. She would continue to make beautiful floral arrangements throughout her life. Later, she decorated extensively at Peace Haven Retirement Home, which she retired from last year after more than 35 years.

Hobbies/Interests: Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with family, doing adventures such as the annual Christmas shopping trip with her daughters, granddaughters and granddaughter-in-law, and attending the sporting events of the grandchildren, watching a game on TV, and eating at Pizza Ranch with Melvin.

Sources: pauleyjones.com