Rae Ann Larson

Rae Ann Larson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 27, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1930, in Lusk, Wyoming, to Raymond Elwood Christian and Lillian Lovelace Christian. She grew up and attended schools in the area. Following graduation from high school, Rae Ann attended Colorado Womens College in Cororado Springs, University of Wyoming in Laramie, and Idaho State University in Pocatello, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She lived in Wenatchee, WA; Moses Lake, WA; and Burley, ID before settling in Idaho Falls. On October 18, 1980, Rae Ann married Jay R. Larson in Idaho Falls. She worked as a teacher and taught at Ethel Boyes Elementary for one year. She was also a librarian and drove the Bookmobile. She was P.E.O. and in the Idaho State Library Association. Rae Ann was a member of the Presbyterian Church, where she had been ordained a Deacon. She was a back country horseman and a member of the Bonneville County Posse. Survivors are: Husband: Jay Larson of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Rebecca Brooks (Alan) Snodgrass of Camas, WA Son: Earl Brooks of Seattle, WA She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel C. Brooks and a brother, Daniel Christian. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.