Larson, Jennifer Dean 1985 - 2014
LARSON, KNIGHT
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 11/29/2014 at 16:46:25
Jennifer Dean “Jenny” Larson, 29, Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Jenny was born on March 27, 1985, in West Union, Iowa, to James and Julie (Knight) Larson. She graduated from Valley High School in Elgin, Iowa, with the class of 2003. Following high school, Jenny attended the University of Iowa for two years, NICC for two years obtaining her A.A. Degree and Iowa State University for one year. In school Jenny participated in sports, 4-H, and FFA activities. She was diagnosed with Rhabdomyoscaroma cancer when she was five years old. She spent many days in the hospital and at doctor appointments throughout her life. Jenny was never one to complain, but looked at each challenge as an opportunities to meet others and to share her faith
Jenny was currently a Supervisor for work study students in the cafeteria at Luther College in Decorah. She was a member of the Life House Church in Decorah, a volunteer for Celebrate Recovery in Decorah and participated in the Faith Walkers Conference. Jenny’s faith was the most important part of her life. She loved Bible studies and sharing God’s plan of salvation through his Son Jesus with others. She loved holding and playing with her nieces, Brynnley and Blaire, and was honored to be the Godmother for Brynnley. She also loved animals, helping out on the family farm and serving others in times of need. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the many she reached out to.
Survivors include her parents, James and Julie Larson, Postville; two brothers, Joshua (Laura) Larson, Denver, Jacob (Megan) Larson, Elgin; two nieces, Brynnley and Blaire Larson, Denver; paternal grandmother, Marilyn Larson, Elgin; maternal grandmother, Rose Marie Knight, Strawberry Point and numerous family and friends.
Jenny was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, LaVerne Larson and her maternal grandfather, Dean Knight.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014, from 3-8 pm at the East Clermont Lutheran Church, rural Clermont, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church on Saturday.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 10:00 am at East Clermont Lutheran Church, rural Clermont, Iowa. Pastor Bob Hibbing and Pastor Tim Borseth from the Life House Church in Decorah, Iowa, will officiate.
Burial will take place at a later date.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is helping the family with the arrangements.
Source: Grau Funeral Home database
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