Joan Larson

JOAN LARSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joan Adele Christensen Larson, 65, of Idaho Falls, died May 22, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1941, in Driggs, Idaho, to Boyd Madsen Christensen and Frances Lucille Zink Christensen. She grew up in Ashton, Idaho, attending Ashton Elementary School and North Fremont High School. She married John Morris Larson October 21, 1960, in Ashton, Idaho, and their marriage was solemnized December 15, 1979, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Ashton, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. She was a homemaker and mother and, later, a secretary at Westside Elementary School. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as Young Women President, Relief Society President and in many other positions. She loved her family and attending any activity involving her children and grandchildren, was a caregiver to her 91-year- old mother, and enjoyed camping, reading and crocheting. Survivors include: Husband: John Larson of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bryan (Sherri) Larson of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Angela Hadlock of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kara (John) Archibald, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Lucille Murri of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Reed (Yone) Christensen of Richardson, TX Brother: Tom (Nancy) Murri of Meridian, ID Brother: Gary (Judy) Christensen of Boise, ID Sister: Joyce (Bart) Carlson of Idaho Falls, ID 8 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, her stepfather, a sister and two brothers. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Westview Ward, 2020 South Charlotte Drive, with Bishop Mark D. McKay officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------- Condolences sent on-line: Charlotte Shaber shabchar@d91.k12.id.us Dear John and Family, I am so sorry about the lost of Joan. Words seem so meaningless compared to what I feel for you right now. The pain must be tremendous. She was such a special gift to all of us as I'm sure she had to have been for all of you. She inspired me in so very many ways, to be a better giving person. She will always be a powerful witness as to what it means to truly love and give, Love you all- you are in my thoughts and prayers. Charlotte Shaber Amy Clark I wanted to let you know how much I loved Joan. She had such a profound impact on my life and is a person who will live in my heart forever. I hope to live my life to emulate hers. The grief I feel right now is nothing to what I'm what sure your family is experiencing at this loss of such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time time your lives. Shirley Kidd shirleykidd@hotmail.com Your dear Joan was a great lady and will be missed by many. We spent a lot of hours together the last 22 years. She talked often about John, her children and her grandkids. She loved working with the faculty and students at "her" school. The last time I talked with Joan when we were out visiting teaching, she was excited about retiring and having more time with her family. God be with you Joan's family and keep her loving manner close to your heart. Love, Shirley Dave and Andrea Hamblin Family dm_ac_hamblin@yahoo.com We are so sorry to hear about Joan. She will be dearly missed and we pray that Heavenly Father will bless you all at this difficult time. Our daughter, Ellie, especially sends her love to Shaylee. She and Shaylee are good friends and she wants Shaylee to know that she is thinking of her. We leave our thoughts and prayers with you. Love, Dave, Andrea, Ellie, Emma, and Slater Hamblin Gordon & Julie Phillips jphillips@co.bonneville.id.us To the Larson Family: Our deepest love and sympathy are extended to your family during the sudden lose of your dear mother, grandmother and friend. Sister Larsen will be greatly missed for her loving nature and compassionate spirit. Anyone who has had a child attend Westside School will be reminded of her genuine love for every student. May the Lord's healing blessings be with you during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. In sympathy, Gordon and Julie Phillips & Family Amy Lockyer amylockyer@msn.com I am so sorry about your loss. I loved Joan and feel grateful to have known her. She was a great example to me of what being a visiting teacher was all about. She always had a smile for me and made sure that I knew she cared about me and my family. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Brother Larson, please know that everyone at the branch is thinking of you and you and your family are in our prayers. Kay A Grinnell rgrinnell@cableone.net I was a cousin of Joan’s and have fond memories of our childhood together. It was always great fun to visit with the family when they lived in Ashton. My love and sympathy to her family. Dennis and Judy Stohl dstohl@rcsis.com John and family, we were saddened by the news of Joan's accident and passing. I went to school with Joan in Ashton and we were good friends. We met John after he married Joan when we were living on the Farm in Lamont. John and Joan are the greatest people in the whole world and we are so sad we lost one of them. I last saw Joan at our high school reunion in Ashton a couple of years ago and she gave me a bad time when I didn't recognize who she was. What will remain in our hearts is the memory of a wonderful, kind and loving friend. John, we will remember you in our prayers. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Dennis and Judy Stohl, Roseville California The Harland Stosich Family mariastosich@hotmail.com Dear Larson Family, We are deeply sorrowed to hear about Joan, she was such a beautiful and giving person. She dedicated her life to service and family and will continue to be an example to us all. She will certainly be missed. We are honored to have known such a wonderful person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Harland & Donna Stosich & Family; Julie Jensen & Maria Stosich Daren Allison [daren.allison@coronazone.com] To the Larson Family I attended school with Joan for many years and also worked with her mother. Joan was always kind and friendly to others as was her mother. I was sorry to hear of your loss and was reminded of hearing someone say "when God walks in his garden, he always picks the prettiest rose." She was truly one of the really good people that I have known. Daren Allison www.gifts-of-zion.com Kathy Langenwalter langetc@msn.com I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was a great woman, I will miss her terribly. She mothered all of us at Westside and even kept Vince in line. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy Jackie Hinckley jackieh@hinckleyville.com Kara and family - I am very sorry for your loss. Joan was like a second mother to me - all of my memories growing up pretty much include Kara and spending lots of time at your home. Joan always made me feel welcomed and like it was my home too. I know she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love - Jackie Hinckley and family Bob Forrester banda@onewest.net John, I am really sorry to have missed the session at the funeral home last night. But I hope you & Family can recover from this great loss. I can't imagine how difficult it would be for me if something like this were to happen. Our thoughts are with you. Bob Forrester