Effie Jane Larson died today at 10:30 am in her sleep at home. From the short conversation I had with Diane, it sounded like Donna and the Utah Davidsons were there with her. It's always a little sad when someone dies, especially when it's our last grandparent. But to me, it's such a happy day for Grandma! It's been a long 11 years she's lived without Grandpa, and now they're together at last!I called and talked to Dad in Israel. He said he'd really hoped she would make it through their trip, but I'm sure he's glad he has spent several days a week with her in the past month or so. Hopefully he'll make it back in time for the funeral.
When I told Delos's kids about it they were really sad, but it's nice to have the gospel and be able to tell them that she will live again thanks to our Savior. Now she can see and hear and I'm sure she is so happy to be with Grandpa.
We all have a lot of good memories of being at Grandma and Grandpa Larson's when we visited at General Conference. I especially remember them coming (what seemed like) every year for Thanksgiving. I always looked forward to that time of year because I knew they would be coming. It was so fun to come home from school and see their red Cadillac parked in the cul-de-sac.
Grandma hasn't been herself for a long time, so I see it as a real blessing that she passed.
Grandma hasn't been herself for a long time, so I see it as a real blessing that she passed.
I'm thankful for the time we had with her, especially when she was living with us for a few months. She loved Isaac and was so sweet to him. I'm so glad for that time.
Funeral arrangements haven't been finalized yet but I'll let you all know when I know. I'm so sad that she's gone but so happy that she and Grandpa are together at last!
4 comments:
Thanks to Dion for the picture, it's awesome! That Grandpa is sooo handsome, especially in that hat!
Great entry. We will all miss her. Happy day, though, happy day!
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Grandma's obituary:
Effie Jane (Moyes) Larson passed from this life on May 12, 2007, in her home in Logan.
She was born on September 19, 1915, in Lyman, Wyo. She was the second child and second daughter of David Gowans Moyes and Geneva Maryett Walker.
She spent her teen years in Murtaugh, Idaho, where she went to all 12 grades of school. During the summer between her senior year and her first year in college, Effie met Lloyd Larson, who would eventually become her husband. Lloyd and Effie were married in Kimberly, Idaho on July 5, 1935, and sealed in the Logan Utah LDS temple on March 10, 1944.
Effie and Lloyd moved to Oregon where they purchased 80 acres. They had many wonderful friends and were active in the Independent branch and eventual ward of the LDS Church in Payette, Idaho. Effie was always there to lead the singing and held many other leadership positions in the church. For several years, Lloyd and Effie were the ward, stake and regional dance directors and taught many of the youth to love dancing. They were always the life of the party!
They lived in Oregon until 1956 when they moved from the Oregon Slope to Murtaugh, Idaho. They lived and farmed in Murtaugh until 1965 when they moved to Logan, Utah.
While in Logan, Effie worked for many years at Utah State University in the food services department. Her recipe for "frozen fruit salad" is still used today on campus. She served as a Relief Society President as well as other positions in their wards in Logan. Lloyd and Effie served a full-time mission in Holbrook, Ariz. in 1977-78. This mission was a fulfillment of a dream that Lloyd had always had since he was not able to serve as a young elder.
Effie's sweetheart, Lloyd, passed away on August 24, 1995, at 80 years of age. She has lived in her home in Logan since then. Effie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd and a grandson, Darryl, as well as her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Effie is survived by one sister, Marva (Dale) Peterson of Murtaugh, Idaho. Her children: Odell (Dixie) Larson of Grand Junction, Colo.; Donna (Daniel) Davidson of Logan, Utah; David (Carma) Larson of Draper, Utah; Larry (Arlene) Larson of Richmond, Utah; and Steven Fredrick (Janet) Larson of Humble, Texas. Her posterity now numbers 155, including the spouses, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. We love you Mom!
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the Lundstrom Park 2nd Ward Chapel, 1260 N. 1600 East, Logan. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North, Logan and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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