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03/16/2009 - Velma Charlotte Larson
Funeral Services for Velma Charlotte Larson, 93, of Hays Springs will be Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs with Reverend Rod Heilbrun officiating.
Burial will be at the Hays Springs Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the United Methodist Church of Hays Springs. Donations may be sent to: Marilynn Miller, 4305 Quail Lane, Grand Island, NE 68801.
She was born September 2, 1915 in Gordon, Nebraska to Charles and Carrie (Kuhler) Hetzel. She attended Gordon school from kindergarten through Gordon High School graduating as Valedictorian of her 55 member class of 1933.
From there she attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. It was there she met her future husband Dale O. Larson. They were married on August 17, 1939, in Gordon, NE.
The couple made their home in Ceresco, Nebraska where Dale was Superintendent of Schools. They made several other moves and made their lasting home in Hays Springs.
To this union three children were born, Marilynn Jean, Stephen Dale and Bruce Arthur.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hays Springs, Ruth’s Circle Women’s Club, Order of the Eastern Star where she was Past Worthy Matron, Mariners Dinner Club and PEO. She sang in the church choir and played in the Joy Belles for many years. In 2002 she became a 50 year member of PEO.
Immediate Survivors:
Daughter- Marilynn and husband Dick Miller of Grand Island, NE.
Son- Stephen and wife Lorna Larson of Topeka, KS.
Grandchildren and their spouses- Marsha Miller of Denver, CO; Karin and Adam George of Centennial, KS.
Great Grandson- Cody Stone-Miller.
Great Granddaughter- McKenna George.
Chamberlain-Drabbels of Hay Springs is in charge of arrangements.
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