Barbara M Larson
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Barbara M Larson, 1938 - December 31, 2021
Barbara M Larson was born in Stoughton to Alvie G and Myrtle (Neath) Nelson. She married Donald Larson in 1960 at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton, where she remained a member. They met at a dance held at Edwards Park and continued to dance throughout most of their life. Together they farmed in the Christiana township until their children took over the crops.
Barb loved to garden, she grew many different vegetables and created beautiful flower gardens. Barb preserved most of the items she harvested and made the best jelly and jam. Barb was an amazing cook and loved to cook for her family and friends. She served suppers on Monday nights to her children, and eventually their families, for close to 40 years. We all invaded her house after work on Monday, leaving with leftovers and a wonderful sense of family. It was her table we came to for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and whenever possible.
She worked for Don's Hallmark and the Sue Neath Insurance Agency .
Barb and Don were a couple who faced the world together. Their love for each other was visible to anyone who saw them. They are dancing and holding hands together again - rest in peace Mom.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers - Raymond, Alvie, Ronald, and Howard Nelson, and her sister Shirley Hanson.
A celebration of life will be held later this year.