Service Details
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
VISITATION: 9:00a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CELEBRATION SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE MEET AT MOUNT PLEASANT LUTHERAN CHURCH (1700 SOUTH GREEN BAY RD)
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allay Hospice and Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church.
Willetta Jean Larson (nee Sanders), whom everyone called Letty, beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Ross Larson, died peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, November 11, at Shorelight Memory Care, where she was tenderly cared for during her long illness.
Daughter of Willis and Vera Sanders, Letty grew up in the Hegewisch neighborhood of southeast Chicago with her sisters, Betty Vee and Joan. A graduate of Henry Clay Elementary and Bowen High School in Chicago, she worked as a secretary for the U.S. Fifth Army Ordnance until she married. After raising her children, she reentered the workforce as a Financial Secretary for St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chicago, and as Medical Benefits Coordinator for Dr. Kanwar Singh in Racine, Wi.
Letty faithfully served as a partner in ministry in the parishes her husband pastored, in Chicago, St. Louis, and Racine. She had a passion for music, always singing in the church choir and in The Ribs, a group of Lutheran pastor’s wives who sang together and toured throughout the Midwest. Letty loved working with young people, often serving as a confirmation mentor to middle and high school students. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, where she also served on the church council and on the Stewardship Committee.
Letty was born into a home with strong and loving family ties, committed to hard work and a strong faith. Proud of her Swedish roots and her Lutheran faith, she passed on those values to her children who mourn her death: Mark (Cindy) of Atlanta, Ga; Ellen (Barry) of Bolingbrook, IL; and Beth Anne (Michael), of Bloomsburg, PA, as well as to her grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel and Levi; and her many nieces and nephews.
A celebration service will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 am preceded by a visitation beginning at 9 AM, at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S Green Bay Rd, Racine, (262) 634-6669. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allay Hospice and Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church.
Helen Larson says
Ross,I am so sorry for your loss. I loved her dearly and am comforted by the knowledge that she rests in her Saviors arms. Will miss her memorial,but will be with you in spirit. My love to your whole family. In faith, Helen
Mary Heller says
So many memories of Letty!! I remember when the two of you met, Ross, and how much fun John and I had when we were together. Didn’t you come to our place in the Bronx on your honeymoon? And oh how many times did we stay with you when we came through Chicago on our way to Iowa. Memories live on and on…My heart goes out to all the family and I pray God will continue to hold you close as you grieve this profound loss.
Chuck and Carol says
Beth, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family as you celebrate her life and mourn her passing.
Brenda stauffer says
Sorry for your loss Beth
Patricia Olderr says
Please accept my most sincere condolences. Prayers will be said at St Paul’s, Riverside.