Larson, Edna Anna (1916 – 2005)

LARSON, OLSEN, RASMUSSEN, HANSEN, HARRIS, BURGHARDT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/5/2013 at 14:15:52

Name of deceased: Edna Anna Larson (nee Olsen)

Aged: 89 yrs, 4 mo, 6 days

Residence: Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center, Avoca, IA

Born: March 30, 1916, rural Jacksonville, IA

Died: Aug. 5, 2005, Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug.10, 2005, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; Pastor Heather Ploen officiated. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, IA.

Survivors: husband of 58 years, Clarence Larson of Harlan, IA; sons, Carlyle Larson and Norval (spouse, Linda) Larson, both of Harlan, IA; brother, Harold Olsen of Harlan, IA; sister, Helen Hansen of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Brandon Larson of Red Oak, IA, and Amber Larson of Harlan, IA; step-grandchildren, Chad (spouse, Molly) Harris of Gretna, NE, and Kami (spouse, Mark) Burghardt and Brent (spouse, Jennifer) Harris, both of Omaha, NE; 9 step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Peter and Clara (nee Rasmussen) Olsen; son, Wade Larson (deceased July 6, 2001)

Education: attended Jackson #1 school in Jacksonville Township, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, IA

Marriage: Clarence Louis Larson, Feb. 23, 1947, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, IA

Employment: After leaving school, Edna was employed at the Mrs. Donahue Café, and Grahams Department Store, both located in Harlan, IA; after her marriage, she and Clarence farmed in Center Township on his parents’ land until they retired.

Hobbies/Interests: Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; she was active in the ILCW circles and work groups for many years until her health deteriorated. Member, the Red Hat Club in Harlan, IA. Edna loved to cook, and enjoyed gardening and canning. For 2 years in a row, she won“Best Apple Pie” at the Shelby County Fair.

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